14th Session of Conference of States Parties to Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP14)

Jukka Salovaara (left at dais and on screens), Permanent Representative of Finland to the United Nations, chairs the
14th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP14). The overarching theme of the conference is "Building back better: COVID-19 response and recovery; Meeting the needs, Realizing the rights, and Addressing the socio-economic impacts on persons with disabilities." Three sub-themes are also discussed: Protecting the rights of persons with disabilities in armed conflict and humanitarian emergencies; Living Independently, being included in the community; and Right to education; challenges with inclusive education and accessibility during COVID-19.