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" States parties should aim to: (...) (d) Support and engage with representative organizations of persons with disabilities in political participation process at the national, regional and international levels, including by consulting with such organizations in matters that concern persons with disabilities directly."

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UN (CRPD): General Comment No. 6 on Equality and Non-discrimination, para. 70.d

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General Comment No. 6 on Equality and Non-discrimination

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States should involve civil society organizations and facilitate their effective participation in public decision-making processes.
Measures to support participation by persons with disabilities should be developped in consultation with the civil society, including disabled persons organizations.