Which international instrument is mentioned in disability rights progress?

• A. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• B. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
• C. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at the UN
• D. Treaty of Versailles

Answer: (C)

Disability rights progress is centered on a United Nations treaty that specifically protects and promotes the rights of persons with disabilities. This instrument sets out a comprehensive range of rights—civil, political, social, and economic—and obligates states to act on accessibility, non-discrimination, inclusive education, health services, employment, and participation in public life. It also frames disability as resulting from the interaction between people with impairments and societal barriers, guiding the emphasis on reasonable accommodations and universal design. Because it provides concrete, binding duties targeted at disability rights, it stands as the benchmark for evaluating progress in this area.

Other options are broader or unrelated to disability-specific protections. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights lays out general human rights principles but does not offer disability-focused guarantees or binding obligations. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights covers civil and political rights without disability-specific provisions. The Treaty of Versailles is an historical treaty with no relevance to disability rights.