Ars Vivendi E-mail Magazine No.162 (November 28, 2017)

Conclusion of the Initial CRPD Review of Republic of China (Taiwan)

The unique and independent review of the initial report of the Republic of China (Taiwan), outside of the UN system, was concluded in Taipei on 3 November 2017. We covered this topic in our former issue No.157 (March 16, 2017) CRPD review of Taiwan - Nagase chairs the International Review Committee (http://www.arsvi.com/2010/170316eme.htm)

The International Review Committee (IRC), invited by the government, had a constructive dialogue with the government and sessions with the civil society, including organizations of persons with disabilities, for three days from 30 October to 1 November. IRC, chaired by Professor Nagase Osamu, Eminent Professor of the Center for Ars Vivendi. released its Concluding Observations on 3 November 2017. Very active and dynamic civil society and DPOs in Taiwan provided rich information in writing and in oral presentations and helped the IRC immensely.

Below you find links to key documents.