RESOLUTION 1993/18 Resolution E93r018 27 July 1993 43rd plenary meeting International Day of Disabled Persons The Economic and Social Council Recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of the following draft resolution: “International Day of Disabled Persons “The General Assembly, “Recalling all its relevant resolutions, including resolution 37/52 of 3 December 1982, by which it adopted the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons, and resolution 37/53 of 3 December 1982, in which, inter alia, it proclaimed the period 1983-1992 the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons as a long-term plan of action, “Recalling also its request to the Secretary-General, made in its resolution 45/91 of 14 December 1990, to shift the focus of the United Nations programme on disability from awareness-raising to action, with the aim of achieving a society for all by the year 2010, “Recalling further its resolution 47/3 of 14 October 1992 proclaiming 3 December as the International Day of Disabled Persons, “Noting that, despite an appreciable increase in activities designed to enhance public awareness of the needs and circumstances of people with disabilities and of related issues, there continues to be a need for sustained efforts to overcome physical and social barriers to the full equality and participation of disabled persons, “Aware of the need for more vigorous and broader action and measures at all levels to fulfil the objectives of the Decade and the World Programme of Action, “Bearing in mind that the purpose of the World Programme of Action is to promote effective measures for the prevention of disability, for rehabilitation and the realization of the goals of full participation of disabled persons in social life and development and of equality, which means opportunities equal to those of the entire population and an equal share in the improvement in living conditions resulting from social and economic development, “1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1993/19 Resolution E93r019 27 July 1993 43rd plenary meeting Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities The Economic and Social Council Recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of the following draft resolution: “Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities “The General Assembly, “Recalling Economic and Social Council resolution 1990/26 of 24 May 1990, in which the Council authorized the Commission for Social Development to consider, at its thirty-second session, the establishment of an ad hoc open-ended working group of government experts, funded by voluntary contributions, to elaborate standard rules on the equalization of opportunities for disabled children, youth and adults, in close collaboration with the specialized agencies, other intergovernmental bodies and non-governmental organizations, especially organizations of disabled persons, and in which it requested the Commission, should it establish such a working group, to finalize the text of those rules for consideration by the Council at its first regular session of 1993 and for submission to the General Assembly at its forty-eighth session, “Also recalling that in its resolution 32/2 of 20 February 1991 the Commission for Social Development decided to establish an ad hoc open-ended working group of government experts in accordance with Economic and Social Council resolution 1990/26, “Taking note with appreciation of the participation of many States, specialized agencies, intergovernmental bodies and non-governmental organizations, especially organizations of disabled persons, in the deliberations of the working group, “Noting with appreciation the generous financial contributions of Member States to the working group, “Welcoming the fact that the working group was able to fulfil its mandate within three sessions of five working days each, “Acknowledging with appreciation the report of the ad hoc open-ended working group to elaborate standard rules on the equalization of opportunities for disabled persons, “Taking note of the discussion in the Commission for Social Development at its thirty-third session on the draft standard rules, “1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1993/20 Resolution E93r020 27 July 1993 43rd plenary meeting Development of a plan of action to implement the long-term strategy to further the implementation of the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons The Economic and Social Council Recalling General Assembly resolution 45/91 of 14 December 1990, in which the Assembly invited Member States, specialized agencies and other organizations and bodies of the United Nations system and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations to implement the agenda for action until the end of the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons and beyond and the preliminary outline of a long-term strategy to the year 2000 and beyond: a society for all, Taking note of the deliberations of the General Assembly at its forty-seventh session and of the Commission for Social Development at its thirty-third session on the subject of the long-term strategy, Emphasizing the need to take rapid action in this connection, Recalling its resolution 1991/9 of 30 May 1991, in which it recommended that a meeting of experts, to be funded by voluntary contributions, be held in conjunction with the conference entitled “Independence 1992”, to be organized in Canada, with the primary objective of drawing up a long-term strategy to implement the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons to the year 2000 and beyond, Taking note with appreciation of the report of the United Nations Expert Group Meeting on a Long-Term Strategy to Further the Implementation of the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons to the Year 2000 and Beyond, held at Vancouver from 25 to 29 April 1992, and of the important input of non-governmental organizations of persons with disabilities, Recognizing that the report represents a significant step forward in the development of the plan of action to implement the long-term strategy, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1993/21 Resolution E93r021 27 July 1993 43rd plenary meeting Positive and full inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society and the leadership role of the United Nations therein The Economic and Social Council Recommends to the General Assembly the adoption of the following draft resolution: “Positive and full inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society and the leadership role of the United Nations therein “The General Assembly, “Mindful of the pledge made by States, under the Charter of the United Nations, to take action jointly and separately, in cooperation with the United Nations, in order to promote higher standards of living, full employment, and conditions of economic and social progress and development, “Reaffirming the commitment to human rights and fundamental freedoms, social justice and the dignity and worth of the human person proclaimed in the Charter, “Recalling in particular the international standards of human rights laid down in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “Noting that the rights proclaimed in those instruments should be ensured equally to all individuals without discrimination, “Recalling the provisions safeguarding the rights of women with disabilities in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, “Having regard to the Declaration on the Rights of Disabled Persons, the Declaration on the Rights of Mentally Retarded Persons, the Declaration on Social Progress and Development, the Principles for the Protection of Persons with Mental Illness and for the Improvement of Mental Health Care and other relevant instruments adopted by the General Assembly, “Also having regard to the relevant conventions and recommendations adopted by the International Labour Organisation, with particular reference to participation in employment without discrimination for persons with disabilities, “Mindful of the relevant recommendations and work of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, in particular the World Declaration on Education for All, and of the work of the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children’s Fund and other concerned organizations, “Recognizing that the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons, adopted by the General Assembly in its resolution 37/52 of 3 December 1982, and the definition therein of ‘equalization of opportunities’ reflect the determination of the international community to ensure that the various international instruments and recommendations will be put to practical, concrete and effective use in improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities and their families and communities, “Acknowledging that the objective of the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons 1983-1992 as a means to implement the World Programme of Action is still valid and requires urgent and continued action, “Recalling that the World Programme of Action is based on concepts which are equally valid in developed and developing countries, “Convinced that intensified efforts are needed to achieve the full and equal enjoyment of human rights and full participation and inclusion in society of persons with disabilities, “Recognizing that persons with disabilities, their families and representatives and organizations concerned with the needs of persons with disabilities must be active partners with States in the planning and implementation of all measures affecting their civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, “Recalling Economic and Social Council resolution 1990/26 of 24 May 1990 and reaffirming the detailed enumeration in the World Programme of Action of specific measures required for the attainment of full equality by persons with disabilities, “Reaffirming the commitment of the Commission for Social Development to the provisions and rules set out in the ongoing process of elaborating standard rules on the equalization of opportunities for persons with disabilities, “Recognizing the essential role of the United Nations and the Commission for Social Development in providing leadership and positive guidance to encourage worldwide change by equalizing opportunities, promoting independence and ensuring the full inclusion and participation in society of all persons with disabilities, “Seeking to ensure effective implementation of action to promote the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society and to affirm the leadership role of the United Nations in that process, “1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1991/29 Resolution E91r029 31 May 1991 13th plenary meeting Question of a draft body of principles for the protection of persons with mental illness and for the improvement of mental health care The Economic and Social Council, Recalling Commission on Human Rights resolution 10 A (XXXIII) of 11 March 1977, by which the Commission requested the Subcommission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities to study the question of the protection of persons detained on the grounds of mental ill-health, with a view to formulating guidelines, Recalling also its resolution 1989/76 of 24 May 1989, by which it authorized an open-ended working group of the Commission to meet to examine, revise and simplify as necessary the draft body of principles and guarantees for the protection of persons with mental illness and for the improvement of mental health care, submitted by the Subcommission, Expressing its appreciation to the Commission on Human Rights for having concluded the elaboration of a draft body of principles, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1991/8 Resolution E91r008 30 May 1991 12th plenary meeting Establishing and strengthening national coordinating committees on disability or similar bodies The Economic and Social Council, Recalling relevant resolutions in which the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council have requested the Secretary-General to assist Member States in establishing and strengthening national committees on disability and similar coordinating bodies and, in particular, General Assembly resolution 42/58 of 30 November 1987, in which the Assembly requested the Secretary-General to consider convening during the second half of the Decade, within existing resources, an interregional meeting of representatives of those committees or similar bodies, to enhance their capabilities, Aware of the important role of national coordinating committees in furthering the implementation of the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons, Noting with concern that the great majority of disabled people live in developing countries and noting especially the deteriorating economic and social conditions of many developing countries, which adversely affect vulnerable groups, including disabled people, and the special difficulties they have in tackling the problems related to disability, Taking into account the fact that countries have different cultures, customs, traditions and socio-economic levels and that national programmes are most effective when they are best suited to the country’s circumstances, Noting with appreciation the convening of the International Meeting on Roles and Functions of National Coordinating Committees on Disability in Developing Countries at Beijing from 5 to 11 November 1990, Having considered the development of guidelines for the establishment and development of national coordinating committees or similar bodies, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1991/9 Resolution E91r009 30 May 1991 12th plenary meeting United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons The Economic and Social Council, Recalling its resolution 1989/52 of 24 May 1989, in which it called upon Member States, the bodies and organizations of the United Nations system and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations to further the practical implementation of the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons, adopted by the General Assembly in its resolution 37/52 of 3 December 1982, during the second half of the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons, based on the list of priorities and programmes set forth in the annex to General Assembly resolution 43/98 of 8 December 1988, Recalling also General Assembly resolution 45/91 of 14 December 1990, in which the Secretary-General was requested to shift the focus of the United Nations programme on disability from awareness-raising to action, with the aim of achieving a society for all by the year 2010 and of responding more appropriately to the many requests for assistance and advisory services, Noting with appreciation the recommendations of the meeting of experts held at Jarvenpaa, Finland, from 7 to 11 May 1990, under the joint auspices of the Government of Finland and the United Nations, Concerned about the very difficult situation of disabled persons living in developing countries and the vulnerability of disability-related programmes and projects, particularly during periods of economic restructuring, Taking note with appreciation of the report of the Secretary-General on major issues and programme activities of the Secretariat and the regional commissions relating to social development and welfare and specific social groups, 1. ... Continua

RESOLUTION 1991/21 Resolution E91r021 30 May 1991 12th plenary meeting Disabled women The Economic and Social Council, Recalling the Nairobi Forward-looking Strategies for the Advancement of Women, in particular paragraphs 277 to 282 and 296, in which disabled women are considered a vulnerable group, Recalling also resolution 34/4 of 8 March 1990 of the Commission on the Status of Women, Reaffirming its support for the 1982 World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons, Noting with appreciation Commission for Social Development resolution 32/2 of 20 February 1991 on the establishment of an ad hoc open-ended working group to elaborate standard rules on the equalization of opportunities for disabled persons, Affirming its belief that all women, regardless of their situation, are able to contribute to and benefit from development on an equal basis, 1. ... Continua