The Compilation : Part IV. Rights Based Perspective, 6/12

COMPILATION OF INTERNATIONAL NORMS
AND STANDARDS RELATING TO DISABILITY

Part IV. Rights Based Perspective. 6/12

5. Property Rights

Index
INTRODUCTION
PART I. National Frameworks for the Protection of Rights of Persons with Disabilities
PART II. The International Human Rights System
PART III. The Regional Human Rights System
PART IV. Towards a Rights Based Perspective on Disability
1.	Civil and Political Rights 1.1 Right to Liberty and Security of the Person 1.2 Right to Equal Protection Before the Law 1.3 Right to Freedom of Assembly 1.4 Rights to be Free From Torture 1.5 Right to Freedom of Expression 1.6 Freedom from Discrimination 1.7 Access to the judicial system 1.8 Participation in Political Life 1.9 Freedom of Religion 1.10 Access to Information 1.11 Right to Private and Family Life 1.12 Property Rights 1.13 Freedom of Movement 1.14 Right to Seek Asylum
2.	Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 2.1 Right to Work 2.1.1 General Provisions on the Rights to Work 2.1.2 Rights to Develop Work-Skills 2.1.3 Equitable Recruitment Measures and Policies 2.1.4 Fair and Equitable Employment Conditions 2.2 Right to Education 2.2.1 Access to Education 2.2.2 Quality of Education 2.2.3 Integrated Education 2.2.4 Special Education 2.2.5 Teacher Training 2.2.6 Vocational Training 2.3 The Right to Health 2.4 Right to Social Security and Social Services 2.4.1 Right to Social Security 2.4.2 Social Security and Social Insurance related to employment 2.4.3 Social Services 2.5 Right to an Adequate Standard of Living 2.5.1 Housing 2.5.2 Food 2.5.3 Transportation 2.6 Right to Social Integration 2.7 Right to Participation on Cultural Activities 2.8 Right to an Accessible Physical and Communication Environment 2.8.1 Information on Standards of Accessibility 2.8.2 Access to Public Places 2.9 International Cooperation
PART V. Rights of Special Groups with Disabilities

The right to own and dispose of property which relates to all persons, including persons with disabilities is outlined in the following instruments:

A right to property is contained in the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. Article 1 confers that "...every natural or legal person is entitled to the peaceful enjoyment of his possessions. No one shall be deprived of his possessions except in the public interest and subject to the conditions provided for by law and by the general principles of international law."

Article 21 of the American Convention on Human Rights confers that "...everyone has the right to the use and enjoyment of his property. The law may subordinate such use and enjoyment to the interest of society."

Article 15 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights confers that "...the right to property shall be guaranteed. It may only be encroached upon in the interest of public or in the general interest of the community and in accordance with the provisions of appropriate law."

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COMPILATION OF INTERNATIONAL NORMS AND STANDARDS RELATING TO DISABILITY

Part IV. Rights Based Perspective. 6/12

5. Property Rights

COMPILATION OF INTERNATIONAL NORMS
AND STANDARDS RELATING TO DISABILITY