UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn

Twitter account of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Prof. Gerard Quinn. Not managed by or reflecting official UN positions.

[UN Special Procedures @UN_SPExperts]

Join the #UNGA78 side event on ‘Armed Conflict and Disability - From Inclusive Protection to Peacebuilding’ with @SR_Disability.  

📅26 October 2023
🕒1:15 PM (EDT)
📍Permanent Mission of Poland @PLinUN & online. Register at: https://t.co/pkFZRQfi91 

➡️https://t.co/3TgWwpUlfM

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Everyone has the right to quality mental health care and support. This means you have the right to feel safe and supported in services.

Take WHO’s free online #QualityRights course to learn more about your rights and standing up for the rights of others https://t.co/66Xozbt374

[Michelle Funk @MichelleFunk3]

Did you miss the launch of the @WHO & @UNHumanRights Guidance on #MentalHealth #HumanRights & Legislation?  

You can still listen to the moving speeches of @DrTedros, @volker_turk, @hauwa_ojeifo,  and many others.

📷Click here to access the recording:
https://t.co/i9gBMkAGi9

[UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn @SR_Disability]

Every Industrial Revolution has transformed our economic, social & political lives. Human relations are affected – no one is immune. The AI revolution is underway & can't be stopped. Hopefully, we'll harness it wisely.
At #HRC54 #AI, Health & #Disability
https://t.co/UMCEptVJph

[UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn @SR_Disability]

A timely--and very welcomed!--message by @volker_turk in support of a dedicated convention on the rights of older persons.
@IE_OlderPersons

[Volker Türk @volker_turk]

We have much to learn from the knowledge & experience of #OlderPersons. Ensuring their rights & dignity are key to building resilient & inclusive societies

Governments must strengthen protection & make progress towards a dedicated convention on older persons.

#HumanRights75

[UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn @SR_Disability]

Looking forward to joining @WHO & @UNHumanRights on 9/10, for the launch of this important Guidance. I encourage everyone interested to join us, using the registration link below👇

[Michelle Funk @MichelleFunk3]

Join @DrTedros, @volker_turk & others for the launch of @WHO & @UNHumanRights Guidance on #MentalHealth, #HumanRights & Legislation

on 9 October 2023 (12:30-14:30 CEST)

Event moderation by Daniel Bergner from @NYTmag 

Register here:  https://t.co/vVSvf1o4dk

@JeremyFarrar

[UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn @SR_Disability]

On the next #DisabilityDialogues episode, @DrLindaSteele will talk about redress & moral repair for people with disabilities experiencing segregation, institutionalisation and other forms of harm.
Coming up in October!
Listen to previous episodes👇
https://t.co/Mz7UZKKIbe

[UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn @SR_Disability]

Georgia is advancing the rights of persons with disabilities, moving away from the medical to a social model based on human rights and inclusion. This is a profound cultural shift and deserves support. 👇
https://t.co/14RII2jp1b

[UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn @SR_Disability]

I am most thankful to the Government of #Georgia for the invitation to visit the country, to @ungeorgia for their support, & especially to all the persons with disabilities and their organizations that shared their experiences & hopes with me.👇
https://t.co/ssPi5puo5k

[UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn @SR_Disability]

Press Conference starts in 1 hr ⏰12h CET/14h
The SR_Disability will share preliminary thoughts & findings from his 2-week official visit to #Georgia.
Join the live streaming👇
https://t.co/7xDeU6WVn9

[UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn @SR_Disability]

His deep humanity and humility touched all those who knew him.  Both Canada and the world have lost a true giant of a man.  May he rest in peace.

[UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn @SR_Disability]

Saddened and shocked by the untimely passing of Steve Estey, one of the giants of the international disability rights movement. A true gentleman, who played an outsized role during the drafting of the #CRPD.👇

[UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn @SR_Disability]

He was a friend, mentor and guiding spirit.  His passion about the situation of persons with disabilities in armed conflicts and in the aftermath was deeply appreciated.  Of late he became especially interested in the plight of internally displaced persons with disabilities.👇

[UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn @SR_Disability]

My new report offers recommendations for States, the UN system, OPDs & all stakeholders to play their part in building more resilient & inclusive peace processes.
My gratitude to those who made it possible, contributing time, experience & knowledge.🙏
https://t.co/JzJRFqQC1e

[UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn @SR_Disability]

On📅October 9, Gerard will join the launch of #Mentalhealth, #HumanRights & Legislation: guidance & practice, by @WHO & @UNHumanRights. The event is open to all. To join online, please register here: https://t.co/pOTYLlKKj8

[UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn @SR_Disability]

Next monday, I will start my official visit to #Georgia. Looking forward to fruitful dialogue and collaboration with Georgian authorities, UN agencies & with persons with disabilities & their organizations in the country. More soon 👇
https://t.co/EGsAVxMgLi

[UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn @SR_Disability]

#Peacebuilding is a unique moment when historic injustice can be confronted. This new report focuses on the transformative role of persons with disabilities in these processes👇
https://t.co/JzJRFqQC1e

[UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn @SR_Disability]

@SR_Disability August News: Colombian Supreme Court ruling on discriminatory triage, #EC resolution on the Hague Convention implementation, the #CRPD Committee session, new podcast episodes + more...👇
https://t.co/V0xnLTD2n7

[UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn @SR_Disability]

In my last address to the #CRPD Committee, I reflect on #disability across the peace continuum, making international law less fragmented, transforming services for persons with disabilities & other priorities I undertook during my @SR_disability mandate👇
https://t.co/9zVU8gAYlJ

[UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn @SR_Disability]

Protection of adults is a seminal issue of our time. At its center are autonomy & personhood, which affect older persons & persons w/disabilities alike. The 2000 Hague convention should & can become compatible with #crpd. Our opinion👇
https://t.co/AbCW77FuZl
@IE_OlderPersons