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Bali Declaration on The Enhancement of The Role and Participartion of The Persons with Disabilities in ASEAN Community and Mobilisation Framework of the ASEAN Decade of Person with Disabilities (2011 – 2020)
Author:ASEAN Secretariat

Abstract
ASEAN Leaders, as the representatives of ASEAN Member States and its people, proclaim the ASEAN Decade of Persons with Disabilities (2011-2020) as the thematic years to promote disability inclusive development in ASEAN, reaffirm ASEAN’s commitment toward equal rights and opportunities of persons with disabilities in all spheres of ASEAN society. In line with disability related documents, particularly Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), fifteen major priority areas which are set and aligned with each of the ASEAN’s pillars are highlighted, depicting that disability is a cross-cutting issue embedded in all three ASEAN Community. In respect of established sectoral bodies, mechanisms, and protocol, the Decade intent is to promote implementation of disability initiatives by utilising those existing mechanisms and bodies in addition to welcoming other initiatives which enhance the overall quality of life development of person with disabilities (PWDs) in ASEAN.
More Details
| Author | ASEAN Secretariat |
| Barcode | <000000002197> <000000002198> <000000002199> <000000011169> |
| Edition | |
| Place | Jakarta |
| Publisher | ASEAN Secretariat |
| Year | 2013 |
| Classification | Socio-Cultural – Senior Officials’ Committee for ASCC Council (SOCA) 305 - Social Welfare and Development - AMMSWD, SOMSWD, Population, Social Security 305.2 - Gender, Rights of Women and Children - ASEAN Committee on Women (ACW) |
| Call Number | 305.2 ASE a |
| ISBN | 9786027643550 |
| Language | English |
| Content Type | Text Book |
| Media Type | Print and Digital |
| Number of copies | 3 |