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Stamps issued by the UN Postal Administration to mark the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Delays in ratifying the UN Disability Convention risk damaging the UK's reputation as a leader on disability rights

Monday January 05, 2009

The Commission is today writing to the Secretaries of State for four government departments, asking them to explain and justify the large number of reservations they are requesting from the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Our work

Celebrate 60 years of human rights

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights' 60th anniversary is being marked by the Commission.

Universal Declaration 60th anniversary symbol

Celebrate 60 years of human rights

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights' 60th anniversary is being marked by the Commission.

One Year, Ten Stories

Read the stories of ten people whose lives have been touched by the Commission's work.

Women business suits and bowler hats. Photo courtesy of Geoff Caddick/PA Wire

Working Better

Our sex and power index suggests that inflexible working means Britain still fails to tap into talent.

Consulting on our future plans

Give us your views on our Strategic plan, Equality Scheme and Grants Programme.

Our videos

Prime Minister celebrates Human Rights

Watch a video of the Prime Minister's speech celebrating the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Speakers corner: specialist opinion and your comments

'Deprived and poor communites did not always have poor cohesion - poor communites historically were very close and looked out for one another' Pete Yetton