The report was submitted by Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights for Canada’s review during the 17th session of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (20 March – 17 April 2017).
The report examines violations of Articles 16, 17, 24 and 25 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities with respect to sexual abuse, forced sterilization, the right to health, specifically sexual and reproductive health, and the right to education, specifically inclusive comprehensive sexuality education.