Disability_Rights_in_the_Philippines

Convention on the Rights of the
Child (1989)
Article 2: (Non-discrimination)
– Convention applies to all children, whatever their
race, religion or abilities
– …whether they have a disability or whether they are
rich or poor. No child should be treated unfairly on
any basis.
Article 23:
– recognize that a mentally or physically disabled child
should enjoy a full and decent life, , in conditions
which ensure dignity, , promote self-reliance and
facilitate the child's active participation in the
community.
United National Disability Law, Education