GENEVA - The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, Heba Hagrass, will conduct a country visit to Colombia from 14 to 25 July 2025.
Hagrass will examine laws, policies and measures the Government is taking to protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities in the country. She will identify good practices and opportunities for improvement and develop recommendations on how to address challenges in line with international human rights law and standards. The visit is taking place at the invitation of the Government.
The expert will travel to Bogota, Medellin, Cali, and other areas to meet with Government authorities, national human rights institutions, persons with disabilities and their representative organisations, civil society, UN agencies, and other stakeholders.
