Looking after all Dear South Africans: Domestication of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

South Africa is in the process of exploring the United Nations Convention, pertaining to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) for consideration to integrate it into our national law. This aims to protect and promote the full and equal enjoyment of human rights by persons with disabilities. As part of the law reform process, the South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC) is seeking public input on how best to implement these international standards into South African legislation.
This is your opportunity to provide valuable feedback and help shape policies that will enhance the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities in South Africa. Your participation will ensure that the proposed legislation is inclusive, effective, and aligned with the needs of the disability community.

In a democracy the people have the power, that means that your voice and your opinion is important. By ignoring this issue, the idea of public participation in South Africa might suffer, as government sees that ignoring the people’s voice has no real repercussions. Have your voice be heard, for democracy, and for the future of our country.