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Contributions submitted by Governments
in electronic format at the Fourth Session

Proposed Modifications to Draft Article 2

European Union

Draft Article 2
GENERAL PRINCIPLES

The fundamental principles of this Convention shall be:

(a) dignity, individual autonomy including the freedom to make one’s own choices, and independence of persons;

(b) non-discrimination;

(c) full inclusion of persons with disabilities as equal citizens and participants in all aspects of life,

EU proposal: Redraft c) as follows: “c) full and effective participation and inclusion in society on an equal basis for persons with disabilities,”

(d) respect for difference and acceptance of disability as part of human diversity and humanity;

(e) equality of opportunity.

EU proposal: EU supports inserting the principle of gender equality.

Japan

Art.2
(same as retained in the round brackets on the draft text)

Mexico

Mexican Proposal - Draft Article 2: General Principles

The fundamental principles of this Convention shall be:

(a) Universality, indivisibility and interdependence of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for persons with disabilities;

(b) Individual autonomy including the freedom to make one’s own choices, and an independent living for persons with disabilities;

(c) Non-discrimination and equal protection of the law;

(d) Full and effective participation and inclusion in society on an equal basis for persons with disabilities at all stages of life;

(e) Respect of difference and acceptance of disability as part of human diversity and of the inherent dignity of all human beings;

(f) Equality of opportunities through the widest range of positive and affirmative measures;

(g) The creation of a barrier-free environment;

(h) Gender perspective; and

(i) International cooperation

Republic of Korea

• Supports the inclusion of “equality between men and women” as a separate para
• Proposes a new para on “self-representation of persons with disabilities”