April 28, 2004

The Declaration of Quito

The Declaration of Quito offers a rich starting point for a human rights-based argument supporting Inclusive Destination Development.

The document begins with this preamble:


The participants nominated by the Governments of the Hemisphere gathered in Quito, Ecuador, on April 9-11, 2003, on the occasion of the Regional Seminar and Workshop of the Americas, exchanged views, information and experience on existing norms and standards related to the rights of persons with disabilities and development, and on the basis of their deliberations declare the following:

  • The representatives recognize that the challenges faced by persons with disabilities are generally of a structural nature, which requires actions by States to prevent their exclusion, and to promote their full participation in all aspects of political, economical, social, and cultural life under equal opportunities.
  • They also express their concern for the conditions of disadvantage of most persons with disabilities, whose human rights are frequently violated by discriminatory practices, lack of participation in decision making and abuses derived from prejudices and stereotypes.


    For the entire text:

    http://www.cirnetwork.org/idrm/quito_declartion.cfm


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