Category: United Nations

by Michael Gillan Peckitt December 31, 2025 Number of comments0
Barrier Free Deaf Disability Japan United Nations

Japan calls inadequate sign language access at UN a “grave issue”

A Japanese member of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has criticized the United Nations for failing to provide adequate sign language interpretation, saying it is not complying with its own disability rights convention. Hiroshi Tamon, a deaf lawyer who began a four-year term on the committee in January 2025, says interpretation is provided only for official meetings, forcing him to pay most costs himself for other essential activities. Japan’s Foreign Ministry has raised the issue with the UN, calling it a “grave issue.”

by Michael Gillan Peckitt September 15, 2022 Number of comments0
Disability Human Rights Japan United Nations

U.N. Committee reporting on disability in Japan raises concerns about “insufficient” involvement of disabled people, lack of awareness of the rights of the disabled

A U.N. Committee dealing with the rights of people with disabilities in Japan, on Friday 9th September, expressed its concerns that the involvement people with disabilities was “insufficient” when legislation was passed and public policy was being formed and set.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt August 24, 2022 Number of comments0
Disability Discrimination Japan United Nations

“The government’s response did not accurately convey the current situation”: Japanese people with disabilities respond to UN review of Japan’s anti disability discrimination laws

While they expressed a sense of accomplishment, saying, “By talking directly with the committee members, they were able to gain a deeper understanding of Japan’s issues,” some expressed anger, saying, “The government’s response did not accurately convey the current situation.”

by Michael Gillan Peckitt August 24, 2022 Number of comments0
Disability Discrimination Japan United Nations

Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Commend Japan on Providing Compensation to Victims of Eugenic Surgery, Ask Questions on Institutionalisation and Inclusive Education

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its consideration of the initial report of Japan on its implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Committee Experts commended Japan’s compensation of victims of eugenic surgery, while asking questions on institutionalisation and inclusive education.