The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Ratifies UN Disability Rights Convention,
On One Year Anniversary of Historic Signing Ceremony
Global Disability Network urges other countries in the Arab region to follow Jordan’s example
(New York, United States, March 31, 2008): RI congratulates the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for ratifying the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), becoming the first nation in the Arab region to do so, and further demonstrating its commitment to the human rights of persons with disabilities. Jordan was among the first countries to sign the Convention one year ago, at a historic signing ceremony at the UN Headquarters on March 30, 2007. Jordan is now the 18th State to ratify the CRPD, drawing closer to the 20 ratifications required for the treaty to become international law.