Human Rights

Disability Action is a rights based organisation and we believe in human rights for all. At the heart of all of our work is the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).

Progress Towards the Implementation of the UNCRPD in NI

This report (February 2022) is a review of the work on the UNCRPD undertaken within Northern Ireland (NI). The review was undertaken by Disability Action on behalf of the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. Read more

Alternative Report on the Implementation of the UNCRPD in NI

Northern Ireland (NI) has yet to incorporate the UNCRPD into a law (February 2022). Read more

What is the UNCRPD?

UNCRPD is an international agreement drawn up by states with the involvement of disabled people which affirms that people with disabilities have the same rights as everyone else. The Convention was ratified on 8 June 2009 by the United Kingdom. This means the government is legally bound to protect the human rights of its people with disabilities. Read more

Monitoring & Implementation of the UNCRPD

Since the UK ratified to the UNCRPD in 2008 Disability Action has been working with disabled people and organisations to monitor the implementation of the Convention in Northern Ireland. Read more

How can the UNCRPD help you?

People often ask us how the UNCRPD can help them. Read more

Latest

McDonald's Employee Triumphs Over Mental Health Challenges with Workplace Support

This is a heartwarming success story on what can be achieved when two organisations cared enough to collaborate to help a young person in need.
Join Our Team as an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) and Make a Difference!

Delivering driving lessons for people with disabilities throughout Northern Ireland. To run theory courses for people with learning disabilities and to provide regular and ongoing information sessions for a range of external stakeholders.
The Civic Initiative

The Civic Initiative is examining socioeconomic rights under the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland. They have four stages of public participation and offer travel reimbursement for those in the Republic of Ireland border counties. The project covers various topics and is funded by the International Fund for Ireland.
New research reveals the drivers of hunger and food bank use among disabled people

A new study commissioned by the Trussell Trust, and conducted by the Scottish Centre for Social Research, has provided information about the drivers of hunger among disabled people and the reasons behind the significant overrepresentation of disabled people referred to food banks.