SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL INCLUSION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AS A HUMAN RIGHT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47743/asas-2023-2-743Keywords:
children with disabilities, right to education, human rights, social inclusion, inclusive education, international legal frameworkAbstract
The article analyses education and inclusive education from human rights and human rights-based approach perspective. The analysis of the international legal framework in the field of human rights highlights the interrelatedness of international treaties, and that the education was recognized as a human right attributed without discrimination for all, including for children with disabilities, 75 years ago when “Universal Declaration for Human Rights” was adopted. The Declaration highlights the equality in rights for all persons, including persons with disabilities. Education is a right and not a privilege, thus the state has the obligation of respect, protection and fulfilment of the right to education in a mainstream and inclusive environment. The article is developed by the author based on the analysis of international legal framework in the field.
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