On 9 June 2026, candidate from Armenia, Mr. Mushegh Hovsepyan was elected to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) from among 15 candidates, making the first time Armenian expert will serve on CRPD, treaty body responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Armenia remains committed to the effective implementation of the Convention at both national and international levels and looks forward to further strengthening international cooperation aimed at promoting equality, inclusion and full participation of persons with disabilities in society.
Permanent Mission of Armenia to the UN