Draft Article 2
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
The fundamental principles of this Convention shall be:
- dignity, individual autonomy including the freedom to make one's own choices, and independence of persons;
- non-discrimination;
- full inclusion of persons with disabilities as equal citizens and participants in all aspects of life;
- respect for difference and acceptance of disability as part of human diversity and humanity;
- equality of opportunity.
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Summary of discussions at the Working Group
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