The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its consideration of the initial periodic report of Djibouti, after its Experts raised questions about alternative reports from civil society, the guardianship regimes effects on legal personhood, and among others.
Committee noted that it had not received alternative reports from organizations of persons with disabilities from Djibouti, which was a concern. In 2013, it was recommended by the Committee to adopt measures to create an environment conducive to exercise the rights of freedom association and assembly to promote the activities of civil society.
The Committee noted that the legal capacities of persons with disabilities were essential – yet their legal capacity could be taken away. Djibouti considered its guardianship regime as a protective measure, but it was not in line with the Convention, stripping persons with disabilities from their independence and autonomy. Experts asked for more information and data on guardianship measures and inquired about the actions that should be taken to ensure that the guardianship regime was replaced or reformed.