Sport in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

This collection of essays and statements addresses the significance of the right to sport in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Article 30.5 of the Convention aims to advance and protect people with disabilities’ human rights as they relate to sport.

The contributions in this publication address (1) the meaning of the right to sport within the Convention, (2) specific recommended implementation strategies, and (3) the potential future impact within communities around the world.

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