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Development Law and Disability Rights

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What is the main objective of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)?

  1. To promote the full and equal enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms by persons with disabilities.

  2. To provide financial assistance to developing countries for disability-related projects.

  3. To establish a global network of disability rights organizations.

  4. To create a new international legal framework for disability rights.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CRPD is a comprehensive international human rights treaty that aims to promote the full and equal enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms by persons with disabilities.

Which of the following is NOT a general principle of the CRPD?

  1. Respect for inherent dignity and individual autonomy, including the freedom to make one's own choices.

  2. Non-discrimination.

  3. Full and effective participation and inclusion in society.

  4. Respect for difference and acceptance of persons with disabilities as part of human diversity and humanity.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Full and effective participation and inclusion in society is a specific right guaranteed by the CRPD, not a general principle.

What is the purpose of the CRPD Committee?

  1. To monitor the implementation of the CRPD.

  2. To provide technical assistance to countries in implementing the CRPD.

  3. To promote awareness of the CRPD.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CRPD Committee has a broad mandate to monitor the implementation of the CRPD, provide technical assistance to countries, and promote awareness of the CRPD.

Which of the following is NOT a specific right guaranteed by the CRPD?

  1. The right to life.

  2. The right to education.

  3. The right to work.

  4. The right to vote.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The right to vote is not specifically mentioned in the CRPD, although it is implied by the right to political participation.

What is the relationship between the CRPD and other international human rights treaties?

  1. The CRPD is a stand-alone treaty that is not linked to any other international human rights treaties.

  2. The CRPD is a protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

  3. The CRPD is a protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

  4. The CRPD is a comprehensive treaty that incorporates and builds upon the provisions of other international human rights treaties.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CRPD is a comprehensive treaty that incorporates and builds upon the provisions of other international human rights treaties, such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by persons with disabilities in accessing justice?

  1. Inaccessible courtrooms and legal documents.

  2. Lack of legal aid and support services.

  3. Negative attitudes and stereotypes about persons with disabilities.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Persons with disabilities face a number of challenges in accessing justice, including inaccessible courtrooms and legal documents, lack of legal aid and support services, and negative attitudes and stereotypes about persons with disabilities.

What is the role of civil society organizations in promoting disability rights?

  1. To advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities.

  2. To provide services and support to persons with disabilities.

  3. To monitor the implementation of disability rights laws and policies.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Civil society organizations play a vital role in promoting disability rights by advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities, providing services and support to persons with disabilities, and monitoring the implementation of disability rights laws and policies.

Which of the following is NOT a good practice for promoting disability rights in development cooperation?

  1. Ensuring that persons with disabilities are included in the design and implementation of development programs.

  2. Providing financial assistance to organizations working on disability rights.

  3. Building the capacity of governments to implement disability rights laws and policies.

  4. Promoting negative attitudes and stereotypes about persons with disabilities.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting negative attitudes and stereotypes about persons with disabilities is not a good practice for promoting disability rights in development cooperation.

What is the main objective of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

  1. To end poverty and hunger.

  2. To promote sustainable economic growth.

  3. To protect the environment.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The SDGs are a set of 17 goals adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015. The goals cover a wide range of issues, including poverty, hunger, economic growth, environmental protection, and peace and justice.

Which of the following SDGs is specifically focused on disability rights?

  1. Goal 1: No Poverty.

  2. Goal 4: Quality Education.

  3. Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.

  4. Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Goal 10 of the SDGs is specifically focused on disability rights. It includes a target to "promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status".

What is the role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in promoting disability rights?

  1. To develop and promote international standards on disability.

  2. To provide technical assistance to countries in implementing disability rights laws and policies.

  3. To collect and disseminate data on disability.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The WHO plays a vital role in promoting disability rights by developing and promoting international standards on disability, providing technical assistance to countries in implementing disability rights laws and policies, and collecting and disseminating data on disability.

Which of the following is NOT a key element of the WHO's Disability Action Plan 2014-2021?

  1. Promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society.

  2. Improving access to health care and rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities.

  3. Promoting the rights of persons with disabilities.

  4. Promoting negative attitudes and stereotypes about persons with disabilities.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting negative attitudes and stereotypes about persons with disabilities is not a key element of the WHO's Disability Action Plan 2014-2021.

What is the main objective of the World Bank's Disability Inclusion Strategy?

  1. To promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of development.

  2. To provide financial assistance to countries for disability-related projects.

  3. To build the capacity of governments to implement disability rights laws and policies.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The World Bank's Disability Inclusion Strategy aims to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all aspects of development, provide financial assistance to countries for disability-related projects, and build the capacity of governments to implement disability rights laws and policies.

Which of the following is NOT a key element of the World Bank's Disability Inclusion Strategy?

  1. Promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in education.

  2. Promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in employment.

  3. Promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in social protection programs.

  4. Promoting negative attitudes and stereotypes about persons with disabilities.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting negative attitudes and stereotypes about persons with disabilities is not a key element of the World Bank's Disability Inclusion Strategy.

What is the main objective of the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities?

  1. To promote the implementation of the CRPD.

  2. To provide technical assistance to countries in implementing the CRPD.

  3. To promote awareness of the CRPD.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities aims to promote the implementation of the CRPD, provide technical assistance to countries in implementing the CRPD, and promote awareness of the CRPD.

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