UN’s Advocacy for Accessibility and China’s Contributions

LIU Huawen*

Over the 80 years since the United Nations was founded, international human rights law has undergone a dynamic and increasingly enriched process of evolution from universal declarations to formal treaties, and from proclamations of rights to institutionalized safeguards. As an integral part of the human rights system, the affirmation of the rights of persons with disabilities and the promotion of accessibility mark new breakthroughs and developments in international human rights law since the advent of the new century. In the context of contemporary international law, the concept of  “accessibility” has transcended its traditional interpretation and evolved into one of the core elements for building an inclusive society and advancing sustainable development. It covers a wide array of aspects, including physical environments, information dissemination, legal systems, and social attitudes etc.