Colombia’s law for disabled persons a huge step in human rights: UN expert

Ms. Devandas said, “the newly adopted law eliminates all forms of guardianship in Colombia, while also establishing support mechanisms to fully enjoy this fundamental right.”

Colombia's new law guaranteeing the exercise of legal capacity by persons with disabilities signals "a huge step" in the realm of human rights, Catalina Devandas, Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, declared in a statement.

Ms. Devandas said, "the newly adopted law eliminates all forms of guardianship in Colombia, while also establishing support mechanisms to fully enjoy this fundamental right."

The initiative joins similar reform processes underway in Peru and Costa Rica, positioning Latin American countries as global leaders in implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.