Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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Treaty Code:

M2006/05

Treaty Type:

Multilateral

Common Name:

Responsible Department:

Social Development

Administering Department:

Treaty Status:

In Force

Treaty Summary:

The purpose of the Convention is to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity.

NZ Adherence Status:

In Force

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Signature Date:

30/03/2007

Adherence Date:

26/09/2008

Expired:

No

Date Concluded:

13/12/2006

Place Concluded:

New York

Entry Into Force Date:

03/05/2008

NZ Entry Into Force Date:

25/10/2008

Termination Date:

Withdrawal Date:

Withdrawal Notification Date:

NZ Objections:

No

NZ Reservations:

No

NZ Declarations:

No

NZ Territorial Applications:

None

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