Disability Rights Are Human Rights
DESSA is a national community development organisation working to support the full and equal participation of disabled people in Irish society by creating inclusive and non-disabling communities.
DESSA believes disability rights are about equality and inclusion. We will help you to stand up for your rights.
Realising Rights! The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
DESSA are working with the DPO Coalition on the development of a Shadow Report to the UN in relation to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The DPO Coalition is an alliance of disabled people and disabled people’s organisations (DPOs) which was established in 2020 to develop and submit a report to the UN on Ireland’s implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Jacqui Browne is leading this work as the independent Chair of the DPO Coalition. Jacqui is also Chairperson of DESSA. The Shadow Report will identify and highlight the barriers and issues of concern that prevent disabled people in Ireland from enjoying their human rights. This work is funded by IHREC, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.
