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Independent Monitoring Frameworks (IMM) are official state bodies with permanent status established by Article 33(2) of the CRPD, which requires each State to maintain, strengthen, designate, or establish a domestic framework for promoting, protecting, and monitoring the implementation of the Convention.
Article 33 (2) provides for an institutional structure constituted of one or more entities. Independent Monitoring Frameworks may be constituted of one entity referred to as an IMM which bears sole monitoring responsibility (the so-called single-agent model). Other Monitoring Frameworks have two or more entities bearing shared responsibilities for implementing Article 33(2) of the Convention (the so-called multi-agent model). In jurisdictions where they exist, National Human Rights Institutions most often constitute and or form part of IMM. Other entities that may become part of IMM include legislative committees, Ombuds, and organizations of persons with disabilities.
For more information on the IMMs and their role, review OHCHR’s practical guide on “Implementing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: The Role of Independent Monitoring Mechanisms”
There are currently 191 State Parties to the CRPD, of which 37 have designated their IMM. The information contained on this repository has been provided by the States through a survey. States wishing to update, edit or create a profile on this repository should contact: ohchr-CRPDIMM@un.org.
Acknowledgement: OHCHR gratefully acknowledges the financial support from the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Fund (UNPRPD FUND) towards the development of this repository. The views and positions expressed on the OHCHR website do not necessarily reflect those of, nor do they carry endorsement by, the UNPRPD Fund.
List of designated IMM under CRPD art. 33 (2) by regions and countries
African States
| Country | Date of CRPD ratification | IMM Name | IMM Type |
| Angola | 13-Jul-01 | National Council for Social Action [Conselho Nacional da Acção Social (CNAS)] | Equality body |
| Burkina Faso | 23-Jul-09 | National Multisectoral Council for the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COMUD/Handicap) | New established entity |
| Djibouti | 18-Jun-12 | National Commission for Human Rights (CNDH) | National Human Rights Institution |
| Morocco | 08-Apr-09 | The National Mechanism for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of the National Human Rights Council | National Human Rights Institution |
| Nigeria | 30-Mar-07 | National Commission for Persons with Disabilities | New established entity |
| Tunisia | 02-Apr-08 | The High Committee for Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms [Le Comité Supérieur des Droits de l'Homme et des Libertés Fondamentales] | National Human Rights Institution |
Asia-Pacific States
| Country | Date of CRPD ratification | IMM Name | IMM Type |
| Bahrain | 30-Jun-22 | The Higher Committee for the Care of Persons with Disabilities | New established entity |
| Jordan | 31-Mar-08 | The National Centre for Human Rights HCD | Other entity. National Centre for Human Rights (HCD) and NCHR |
| Kuwait | 14-Feb-13 | National Office for Human Rights | National Human Rights Institution |
| Oman | 15-Nov-08 | Oman Human Rights Commission | National Human Rights Institution |
| Sri Lanka | 08-Feb-16 | National Council for Persons with Disabilities | Other |
| Thailand | 29-Jul-08 | National Committee on Persons with Disabilities | National Human Rights Institution |
Eastern European States
| Country | Date of CRPD ratification | IMM Name | IMM Type |
| Bulgaria | 26-Jan-12 | Monitoring Council | New established entity |
| Estonia | 30-May-12 | Office of the Chancellor of Justice | Ombudsperson entity |
| Latvia | 01-Mar-10 | Ombudsman of the Republic of Latvia (Ombudsman) | Ombudsperson entity |
| Lithuania | 27-May-10 | Monitoring Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities under the Office of the Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson | Equality body |
| Poland | 06-Sep-12 | Commissioner for Human Rights | National Human Rights Institution |
| Slovakia | 25-Jun-10 | Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities | Ombudsperson entity |
| Ukraine | 16-Dec-09 | Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights | Ombudsperson entity |
Latin America and the Caribbean States
| Country | Date of CRPD ratification | IMM Name | IMM Type |
| Bolivia (Plurinational State of) | 15-Apr-09 | Ombudsman's Office | National Human Rights Institution |
| Cuba | 06-Sep-07 | National Commission for the follow-up and monitoring of the implementation of the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities [Comisión Nacional para el seguimiento y monitoreo de la aplicación de las disposiciones de la Convención sobre los Derechos de las Personas con Discapacidad] | New established entity |
| Dominican Republic | 28-Dec-06 | Commissioner for Human Rights | Ombudsman Entity |
| Ecuador | 03-Apr-08 | Ombudsman's Office | Ombudsperson entity |
| Guyana | 10-Sep-14 | The National Commission on Disability | Equality body |
Western European and other States
| Country | Date of CRPD ratification | IMM Name | IMM Type |
| Andorra | 11-Mar-14 | Ombudsman Andorra [Raonador del Ciutadà] | Ombudsperson entity |
| Finland | 11-May-16 | Finland’s National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) | National Human Rights Institution |
| Germany | 24-Feb-09 | National CRPD Monitoring Mechanism [Monitoring-Stelle UN-Behindertenrechtskonvention] | National Human Rights Institution |
| Israel | 28-Sep-12 | The Commission for Equal Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Justice | Equality body |
| Luxembourg | 26-Sep-11 | The Consultative Commission on Human Rights and the Center for Equal Treatment | The CCHR (NHRI), the ombudsperson entity and the CET (Equality Body) work together. |
| Malta | 10-Oct-12 | Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability (CRPD) | Equality body |
| New Zealand | 25-Feb-08 | The Independent Monitoring Mechanism, comprising of three parties: the Disabled Persons Organizations (DPO) Coalition, the Human Rights Commission and the Office of the Ombudsman | National Human Rights entity, Ombudsperson entity, and a coalition of Disabled Persons Organisations |
| Norway | 03-Jun-13 | Equality- and anti-discrimination Ombud | Ombudsperson entity |
| Portugal | 23-Sep-09 | National Mechanism for Monitoring the Implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities [Mecanismo Nacional de Monitorização da Implementação da Convenção das Nações Unidas sobre os Direitos das Pessoas com Deficiência] | New established entity |
| Türkiye | 30-Mar-07 | Human Rights and Equality Institution of Türkiye | National Human Rights Institution |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 08-Jun-09 | United Kingdom Independent Mechanism (UKIM) | National Human Rights Institution |
Others
| Country | Date of CRPD ratification | IMM Name | IMM Type |
| European Union | 23-Dec-10 | EU-level Framework Required by Article 33.2 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | The EU monitoring framework for the implementation of the CRPD consists of four members: between the European Ombudsperson, the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (a body that to a certain degree resembles an independent human rights institution), Committees of the European Parliament and an umbrella NGO, the European Disability Forum, specialised on disability issues. |
| State of Palestine | 01-Apr-14 | Palestinian General Federation for People with Disabilities - Independent Commission for Human Rights | The General Union of Persons with Disabilities - The Independent Commission for Human Rights |
Note: If you wish to rectify or provide more information regarding your IMM, please contact ohchr-CRPDIMM@un.org