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New Zealand Government Releases Plan to Improve Rights of Disabled People

Strategic Insights

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The New Zealand Government has made its plan to address 63 recommendations made by the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) public. Disability Minister Louise Upston announced that the Government's approach to enhance the rights of disabled people aligns with international obligations. The plan includes multiple agencies leading work on 30 recommendations and the Ministry of Disabled People -- Whaikaha considering 17 more as part of the refreshed New Zealand Disability Strategy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The New Zealand Government has committed to addressing 63 recommendations made by the UNCRPD.
  • Multiple agencies are leading work on 30 of the recommendations, with the Ministry of Disabled People -- Whaikaha considering 17 more.
  • 16 recommendations were considered and noted, with the Government retaining flexibility to reconsider the response at any time.
  • The Ministerial Disability Leadership Group has been re-established to drive action for disabled people across government and oversee the implementation of UNCRPD recommendations.
  • The plan includes work on the refreshed disability and sign language strategies to deliver real results for the disabled community.

Statistics:

  • 63 recommendations made by the UNCRPD that the New Zealand Government has committed to addressing.
  • Multiple agencies (30) are leading work on recommendations.
  • The Ministry of Disabled People -- Whaikaha is considering 17 recommendations as part of the refreshed New Zealand Disability Strategy.
  • 16 recommendations were considered and noted.
  • The Government has re-established the Ministerial Disability Leadership Group to drive action.

Sources:

  • "Information about the recommendations, the actions that Government agencies have committed to, and how progress will be tracked, is now public on the Human Rights Monitor."
  • Disability Minister Louise Upston's statement: "Ensuring we make clear and demonstrable progress is important, for both the disability community and our Government."

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