Vision

A world free of all forms of discrimination, obstacles and barriers which enables its members to fully realize their potentials.
A world that allows all its member to participate equally in the enjoyment of its resources and to contribute to its advancement.

To promote and monitor the implementation of the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for People with Disabilities , and to advance their status throughout the world

Objectives

1. To promote the implementation of the Standard Rules (SR ) on the Equalization of Opportunities for People with Disabilities worldwide .
2. To further the effective implementation of the SR .
3. To assist each state in assessing its level of implementation of the SR and in measuring their progress .
4. To identify the obstacles and suggest suitable measures that would contribute to the successful implementation of the SR
5. To recognize the economic, social and cultural features existing in individual states
6. To provide advisory services to states and organizations working in the field
7. To facilitate the exchange of information and experiences between and among states and organizations of peoples with disabilities
8. To coordinate the efforts and resources of all international , regional, governmental and non-governmental organizations , and to steer these efforts and resources toward the implementation of the SR .
9. To encourage the involvement of the Panel of Experts in reviewing , advising and providing feedback on the best way to promote, implement and monitor the rules

Special Rapporteur visit Germany and meets with representatives of the European Disability Council
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I n the occasion of the Universal Day of Disability the Office of the Special Rapporteur shows 3 T.V. spots about the Standard Rules on Arabic Channels
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