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When a Treaty Changes History: the UN Convention 2006
The approval of the The UN convention on the rights of persons with disabilities in 2006 it marked a turning point in the protection of fundamental rights, placing in the center dignity, autonomy, full participation.
It is not a simple document, but an invitation to look at the person before her condition, creating concrete opportunities at school, at work and in the community.
1. Language Matters: Words Can Open Roads
The words that we use every day have real power:
- Can include or exclude
- Can strengthen or demolish stereotypes
- Can build or destroy opportunities
Choose a language that is respectful and up-to-date means to promote inclusion, sensitivity and awareness in every relationship and the context.
2. Say Goodbye to Terms that Hurt
Words like “handicapped”, “invalid” or “mongoloid” belong to a past which has reduced the people with disability labels and margins.
Today speaking in the correct way is to recognize the individuality and the dignity of each, shifting the focus from the condition to the person.
3. Each Person is Unique: Not Definiamola Only by the Disability
People with disabilities they are not “persons in the middle”: bringing with them the dreams, passions, skills, and perspectives that are valuable for society.
When given the chance to express themselves and to participate, enrich the community with their experience and their sensitivity.
4. Diversity: the Force that makes the Community Grow
Accept the diversity it is not a concession, but a benefit for everyone.
The active participation of persons with disabilities in educational, business and cultural brings new points of view, stimulates creativity, and promotes social innovationby building a society that is more resilient and supportive.
How can We Make a Difference Every Day
Here is simple actions and concrete to promote a culture of inclusion:
- Use language that is correct and respectful
- Listen to and enhance the experiences of people with disabilities
- Creating and supporting the contexts that are accessible and inclusive
- Promote policies and projects that guarantee autonomy and self-determination
- Promote policies and projects that guarantee autonomy and self-determination
The Inclusion is a Responsibility of All
The The UN convention 2006 we must remember that the inclusion is not an act of charity, but a right and a collective commitment.
Build an inclusive society means break down cultural and language barriers, to choose the words carefully and see diversity as a value that enriches us all.
Words create worlds. Use them to build bridges of inclusion, and transform the company in a space where everyone can fully express their potential.
What word or gesture did you choose today to build inclusion around you? Join in and share your experience of inclusion. word or gesture you chosen today build inclusion around you? Join and share your experience of inclusion.