Alzheimer Europe's "Guide on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and how national Alzheimer’s associations can participate in the review process", is intended to be a practical guide which informs national associations and others with an interest in the UNCRPD, how they can become involved in the process.
Alzheimer Europe is keen for its member organisations to engage in the UNCRPD review process, whereby the UNCRPD Committee reviews the adherence of a country to its obligations under the Convention. The Committee is reliant upon receiving information from a broad range of stakeholders, including non-governmental organisations, in order to formulate its List of issues/Concluding observations. Although the process cannot itself force governments to change policies or legislation, by drawing attention to gaps in implementation of the Convention, it represents the opportunity for concerns and evidence to be presented to an independent and external actor.
Alzheimer Europe therefore created the Guide, outlining the purpose and background to the UNCRPD, as well as the review process, with a specific focus on how the Convention relates to persons with dementia. Additionally, it provides practical information about how Alzheimer’s associations may involve themselves in the review process, with information about timescales, the format of contributions etc.
Alzheimer Europe is hopeful that in doing so, its member associations will not only gain a greater understanding of why the UNCRPD is highly relevant for their advocacy and campaigning activities but that it will also provide a useful and practical guide which enables them to be able to take part in the review process in future.
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Alzheimer Europe (2023). Guide on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and how national Alzheimer’s associations can participate in the review process. ISBN 978-2-919811-13-7, Luxembourg, Alzheimer Europe
