Council of Europe actions to promote the rights and full inclusion of ageing people with disabilities

In International conventions and policies it is recognised that all human beings are of equal worth and that this should not be affected by the existence of a disability, regardless of its nature or its degree or by any other factor, such as ageing, nationality or income. People with disabilities and ageing people are citizens who have the same rights and duties and who should have the same opportunities as others to govern their own lives. The rights of people with disabilities are grounded in several human rights frameworks, including the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which entered into force on 3 May 2008. These frameworks are based on the universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction.