Key Areas Covered by the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities
| Article Number | Areas for Which Specific Rights Are Outlined |
|---|---|
| 5 | Equality and nondiscrimination |
| 6 | Women with disabilities |
| 7 | Children with disabilities |
| 8 | Awareness-raising |
| 9 | Accessibility |
| 10 | Right to life |
| 11 | Situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies |
| 12 | Equal recognition before the law |
| 13 | Access to justice |
| 14 | Liberty and security of person |
| 15 | Freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment |
| 16 | Freedom from exploitation, violence, and abuse |
| 17 | Protecting the integrity of the person |
| 18 | Liberty of movement and nationality |
| 19 | Living independently and being included in the community |
| 20 | Personal mobility |
| 21 | Freedom of expression and opinion, and access to information |
| 22 | Respect for privacy |
| 23 | Respect for home and the family |
| 24 | Education |
| 25 | Health |
| 26 | Habilitation and rehabilitation |
| 27 | Work and employment |
| 28 | Adequate standard of living and social protection |
| 29 | Participation in political and public life |
| 30 | Participation in cultural life, recreation, leisure, and sport |