The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is the body of independent experts which monitors implementation of the Convention by the States Parties.

In reference to the decision of the Bureau of the Conference of States parties, made on 20 March 2020, the thirteenth session of the Conference of the States parties to the Convention will take place in New York on the second week of December 2020*, during which the election of nine members of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with disabilities will be conducted.(*dates to be confirmed taking account of the ongoing situations of the COVID-19 in the world and the host city New York).

Ivanka Jovanovic - nominated candidates for the membership in the CRPD from Serbia

Ivanka Jovanovic Curriculum Vitae

National Organization of Persons with disabilities of Serbia (NOOIS)  Letter of support for Ivanka Jovanovic candidacy for CRPD

European alliance of Neuromuscular disorders associations (EAMDA) Letter of support for Ivanka Jovanovic candidacy for CRPD

European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA)  Letter of support for Ivanka Jovanovic candidacy for CRPD

Ivanka Jovanovic about motivation for candidacy in CRPD: " Human rights are universal and indivisible; they belong to all human beings, so naturally they also belong to persons with disabilities. CRPD is the first human rights treaty adopted under the auspices of the United Nations in the new Millennium. As a woman with a disability from a less developed part of Europe (Western Balkans), I am particularly motivated to work on improving the position of women with disabilities, but also on improving other areas, first of all in my country, as well as throughout the world. Taking into consideration my excellent knowledge of disability policy and human rights advocacy for PWDs, as well as my long-term international experience, I deeply believe in my capacity to be a member of the CRPD."

Video CRPD Elections 2020, Candidate Ivanka Jovanovic

Broshure Ivanka Jovanovic - nominated candidate for the membership in the CRPD from Serbia