(h)
Recognizing also that discrimination against any person on the
basis of disability is a violation of the inherent dignity and worth of the human
person,
(i)
Recognizing further the diversity of persons with disabilities,
(j)
Recognizing the need to promote and protect the human rights of
all persons with disabilities, including those who require more intensive
support,
(k)
Concerned that, despite these various instruments and
undertakings, persons with disabilities continue to face barriers in their
participation as equal members of society and violations of their human rights
in all parts of the world,
(l)
Recognizing the importance of international cooperation for
improving the living conditions of persons with disabilities in every country,
particularly in developing countries,
(m) Recognizing the valued existing and potential contributions made
by persons with disabilities to the overall well-being and diversity of their
communities, and that the promotion of the full enjoyment by persons with
disabilities of their human rights and fundamental freedoms and of full
participation by persons with disabilities will result in their enhanced sense of
belonging and in significant advances in the human, social and economic
development of society and the eradication of poverty,
(n)
Recognizing the importance for persons with disabilities of their
individual autonomy and independence, including the freedom to make their
own choices,
(o)
Considering that persons with disabilities should have the
opportunity to be actively involved in decision-making processes about
policies and programmes, including those directly concerning them,
(p)
Concerned about the difficult conditions faced by persons with
disabilities who are subject to multiple or aggravated forms of discrimination
on the basis of race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion,
national, ethnic, indigenous or social origin, property, birth, age or other status,
(q)
Recognizing that women and girls with disabilities are often at
greater risk, both within and outside the home, of violence, injury or abuse,
neglect or negligent treatment, maltreatment or exploitation,
(r)
Recognizing that children with disabilities should have full
enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms on an equal basis
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