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The plain language version of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is a practical, accessible and easily translated version of the official document. This version would be useful for anyone who may have difficulties understanding the original text; for example, those with cognitive disabilities or those whose first language is not English. The purpose of the document is to ensure that the human rights and freedoms of disabled persons are promoted, protected and understood by all
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Cross-cutting; accessibility; Development/ Humanitarian; development agencies; disability and development; Disability and social diversity; functional limitation: cognitive/ intellectual; persons with disabilities; Human rights; rights; Inclusion; inclusion and mainstreaming; society and social change; Politics government and economics; international cooperation; legislation and policy
