GENEVA (9 September 2022) - The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) on Friday issued its country reviews on Bangladesh, China*, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Lao People’s Democratic Republic**, New Zealand and Singapore**, as well as a special report on the situation of people with disabilities in Ukraine.

The Committee reviewed the nine State parties during its latest session. The findings contain the Committee's main concerns and recommendations on the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, as well as positive aspects. Key highlights include:

Bangladesh

Concerning the extreme poverty in the disability community and the absence of social protection measures, the Committee called on Bangladesh to adopt and implement a national strategy to alleviate poverty among people with disabilities. The Committee recommended that the State party develop a robust social protection scheme that guarantees an adequate living standard, including support for disability-related expenses.

The Committee was concerned that people with disabilities, especially women and members of religious and indigenous groups, are deprived of their legal capacity to enter into contracts or inherit property in the Country. The Committee requested that Bangladesh amend its legislation to introduce decision-making measures that duly respect the autonomy, will and preferences of people with disabilities.