What are the human rights of persons with disabilities?
All members of society have the same human rights – they include civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights. Examples of these rights include the following: • equality before the law without discrimination • right to life, liberty and security of the person • equal recognition before the law and legal capacity • freedom from torture • freedom from exploitation, violence and abuse • right to respect physical and mental integrity • freedom of movement and nationality • right to live in the community • freedom of expression and opinion • respect for privacy • respect for home and the family • right to education • right to health • right to work • right to an adequate standard of living • right to participate in political and public life • right to participate in cultural life All persons with disabilities have the right to be free from discrimination in the enjoyment of their rights. This includes the right to be free from discrimination on the basis of disability, but also on
