03.02.2021

Plan for implementation of final recommendations of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities approved

The Government has adopted an Action Plan for the implementation of the final recommendations to the Republic of Bulgaria, addressed by the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2021-2026), the press service of the Cabinet announced.

The main purpose of the document is to contribute to the development and improvement of policies aimed at people with disabilities, in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and other international instruments aimed at guaranteeing human rights and under which Bulgaria is country.

The Plan outlines measures and activities through which the implementation of some of the recommendations has been achieved so far, as well as those aimed at improving the legislation to guarantee the rights of people with disabilities. The document also includes activities to overcome stereotypes and discriminatory practices and to expand opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in the labor market, as well as measures to encourage their active participation in political and public life. Measures to implement UN recommendations also include training to increase the capacity of magistrates, investigative police officers, educators and social workers; activities to promote the participation of women and girls with disabilities in various spheres of public life.

The implementation of the Action Plan aims to support the implementation of the commitments of the Republic of Bulgaria under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, contributing to better protection and ensuring opportunities for their active inclusion in public life.