Regarding the level of implementation of the Convention, the UN Committee on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities was set out in the Concluding observations on the initial report of the
Republic of Moldova (April 12, 2017).80
Thus, the Committee recommends that the State step up its efforts to implement a human
rights-based approach to disability; to ensure that people with disabilities have access to affordable
healthcare equipment, devices and technology; to eliminate intersecting forms of discrimination, to
recognize the right of persons with disabilities to challenge the refusal of reasonable
accommodation and put in place effective sanctioning mechanisms for violating the rights of
persons with disabilities; to ensure the right of women with disabilities to sexual and reproductive
health and repeal legislation allowing for the forced or involuntary sterilization of persons with
disabilities or the non-consensual termination of pregnancy, including when consent is given by a
third party; to develop inclusive support measures, "Respiro" care services for families with a
member with a disability, to ensure an adequate standard of living and social participation; to raise
awareness among the general public and state representatives about the problems of people with
disabilities.
The rights of persons with disabilities are also enshrined in the Sustainable Development
Goal 4, which aims to ensure quality and inclusive education for all and to promote lifelong
learning opportunities. The targets of this goal state that by 2030 disparities in education and
ensuring equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for vulnerable people,
including people with disabilities, should be eliminated.
In his previous reports, the People's Advocate recommended to the authorities to establish an
efficient mechanism for implementation and control over the observance of the accessibility
requirements at all stages, of design, authorization, execution and operation of constructions; to take
measures to ensure the accessibility of people with disabilities to social infrastructure; to develop
and approve an effective accountability mechanism for non-compliance with normative and
legislative acts that guarantee the right of persons with disabilities to an accessible social
infrastructure; to review strategies and policies to ensure respect for the rights of persons with
disabilities; to raise public awareness of issues related to the rights of persons with disabilities; to
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