1.1 - Historical Context
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What does UNCRPD stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the main rights related to disabilities.
Name one document that existed before the UNCRPD.
💡 Hint: It was established in 1982.
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What significant change did the adoption of UNCRPD bring?
💡 Hint: Consider what 'binding' means in a legal context.
True or False: The UNCRPD made previous frameworks obsolete.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of historical documents in shaping current laws.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the UNCRPD in a specific country and discuss the subsequent improvements in disability rights.
💡 Hint: Consider empirical data and legal changes.
How would you approach creating a new framework for promoting disability rights in a country without existing protections?
💡 Hint: Think about the major components needed in policy making.
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