Overview

This module introduces the general obligations on States to implement, monitor and report on implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in line with the procedures prescribed in the CRPD and its Optional Protocol.

The overview provides information on the module objective, the target audience, the module content, learning outcomes and the module map.

Module objectives

  • To set out the approaches and frameworks specified by the Convention on the Rights of persons with Disabilities for implementation and monitoring.

Who is this module for?

This module is relevant to everyone who has an interest in disability or a responsibility for addressing issues of disability because of the nature of their work, including persons with or without disabilities in civil society, civil and public service, national human rights institutions, parliamentarians, development agencies, universities and the private sector. Moreover, it is for Governments involved in the implementation and monitoring of the CRPD and its Optional Protocol.

What is this module about?

This module:

  • Examines the provisions and frameworks established by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) for implementation and monitoring the CRPD at both national and international levels;
  • Considers the obligations of State Parties and the role that other actors play in implementing and monitoring the CRPD;
  • Reviews the implementation and monitoring procedures set forth in the Optional Protocol to the CRPD;
  • Includes learning exercises to accompany the material; and
  • Lists useful resources for additional reference.

 Learning objectives

On completion of this module, participants will have:

  1. identified features crucial to the successful implementation of the CRPD;
  2. discussed the legal framework for implementation and monitoring in their country;
  3. reflected on the ways in which independent monitoring of the CRPD takes place;
  4. considered monitoring procedures under the Optional Protocol.

Module Map

A module map with 5 steps. It starts with step 1 overview, then step 2 technical content that has 4 stages. It continues with stage 2A background, then stage 2B defining implementation and monitoring, then stage 2C overview of the legal framework, then stage 2D monitoring procedures under the optional protocol. The map continues with step 3 summary and key learning points, then step 4 useful resources and it ends with step 5 learning activities.