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implementation at national level: next steps
The guidance contained in the CRPD and the stand-
ards of the CRC, together with the conclusions emerg-
ing from the deliberations of the Committee on the 
Rights of the Child,
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have each generated important 
recommendations for next steps in implementation at 
the national level. The following represents a synthesis 
from these two, very usefully convergent sources:
Undertake a comprehensive review of all legisla-
1 
tion in order to ensure consideration to the inclu-
sion of children with disabilities. Prohibition of 
discrimination on grounds of disability should be 
included in all legislation.
Provide for effective remedies in cases of viola-
2 
tions of the rights of children with disabilities and 
ensure that these are accessible to all children, 
families and carers.
Develop a national plan for action framed by 
3 
the relevant provisions of the CRC and CRPD, 
together with the Standard Rules. Action plans 
should specify measurable targets, evaluation in-
dicators and timetables and should be monitored 
accordingly.
Create a focal point for disability in each relevant 
4 
ministry, as well as a high level multi-sectoral 
coordinating committee, with members drawn 
from all relevant ministries and from organiza-
tions of persons with disabilities. This committee 
should be empowered to be proactive in initiating 
proposals and policies.
Develop independent monitoring mechanisms, 
5 
such as an ombudsperson or children’s commis-
sioner, and ensure that children and families are 
fully supported in gaining access to such mecha-
nisms.
Create an earmarked budget to ensure that funds 
6 
are targeted at agreed areas of need, such as 
financial support for families, income mainte-
nance, professional development and funds to 
promote access to buildings and services.
Conduct awareness raising and educational cam-
7 
paigns targeting the public at large as well as 
specific groups of professionals.
Have particular regard to the additional vulnerabil-
8 
ity of girls and women to discrimination. 
These and other recommendations are further dis-
cussed and exemplified in chapter 7 below.

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