AMMAN — Special Rapporteur on the
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Gerard Quinn is scheduled to start an official
visit to Jordan today, until September 15, to monitor and assess the Kingdom’s
human rights situation of persons with disabilities, the Jordan News Agency,
Petra, reported.
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According to a statement released by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates on Sunday, the visit aims to review
legislation, policies, and practices related to the protection of disabled
people’s rights and the extent to which national laws align with relevant
international conventions.
During the visit, which comes at the invitation of
the government, multiple field interviews and tours are expected to be
conducted to learn about the government’s efforts to empower and integrate
disabled people, and monitor achievements in this regard, the statement added.
The statement noted Quinn will also hold talks with
government officials, national institutions, and relevant civil society
organizations, as well as representatives of specialized UN agencies operating
in the Kingdom.
In this context, Jordan’s concerned authorities will provide
data and list practical steps taken to faithfully reflect the quality of
services provided to disabled persons and the measures taken to protect their
rights.
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