The United Nations , adopted by the General Assembly in 1993, provided for the appointment of a Special Rapporteur to monitor the implementation of the Rules.
The Special Rapporteur reported yearly to the . The reports presented findings on the promotion and monitoring of the implementation of the Standard Rules and present recommendations, as requested by the Commission, on their further development. In carrying out his/her functions, the Special Rapporteur established a direct dialogue with Member States and with local non-governmental organizations and experts, seeking their views and comments on any information intended to be included in the reports.
The last Special Rapporteur on Disability of the Commission for Social Development ended his term on 31 December 2014.
Special Rapporteurs:
Ìý(2009-2014)
Sheikha Hissa Khalifa bin Ahmed al-Thani (2003 to 30 June 2009)
Bengt LindqvistÌý(1994-2002)
Related documents and statements:
2015
- (E/CN.5/2015/5)
2014
- (E/CN.5/2014/7)
2013
- (11 February 2013)
- (E/CN.5/2013/10)
2012
- , Addis Ababa, 28-29 November 2012
- ,ÌýDoha, Qatar, 24 September 2012
- , 3 February 2012
- : Note by the Secretary-General on monitoring of the implementation of the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (E/CN.5/2012/7).
2011
- , 11 February 2011
2010
- (9 – 13 March 2010)
- ()
2009
- Report of the Special Rapporteur on Disability of of the Commission for Social Development – 47th Session [E/CN.5/2009/6] –
2008
- Report of the Special Rapporteur on Disability of the Commission for Social Development – 46th Session [E/CN.5/2008/3] –
- Statement to the Commission for Social Development – 46th Session
2007
- Report of the Special Rapporteur on Disability of the Commission for Social Development – 46th Session [E/CN.5/2007/4] –
2006
2005
2004
2002
2000
1997
1996
