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F. Human rights of persons with disabilities
76. Pursuant to Council resolution 7/9, the Advisory Committee, at its 8th meeting,
on 7 August, held a discussion on the human rights of persons with disabilities. A representative
from OHCHR made a presentation. During the ensuing discussion, statements were made by
members of the Advisory Committee and by an observer for Government (see annex II).
Human rights of persons with disabilities
77. At the 15th meeting, on 14 August, the draft recommendation A/HRC/AC/2008/1/L.4,
sponsored by Mr. Burney, was withdrawn by the sponsor.
G. Elimination of discrimination against persons affected by
leprosy and their family
78. Pursuant to Council resolution 8/13, the Advisory Committee, at its 8th meeting,
on 7 August, held a discussion on the elimination of discrimination against persons affected by
leprosy and their family. A representative from OHCHR made a presentation. During the
ensuing discussion, statements were made by members of the Advisory Committee and by an
observer for Government (see annex II).
Elimination of discrimination against persons affected by leprosy and their family
members
79. At its 15th meeting, on 14 August, the Advisory Committee considered draft
recommendation A/HRC/AC/2008/1/L.12, sponsored by Mr. Burney, Mr. Chen, Ms. Chung,
Mr. Fix Fierro, Mr. Hüseynov, Ms. Quisumbing and Mr. Sakamoto.
80. Mr. Sakamoto introduced the draft recommendation, orally revising it by modifying the
operative paragraph.
81. In accordance with rule 153 of the rules of procedure of the General Assembly, the
attention of the Advisory Committee was drawn to the estimated administrative and programme
budget implications of the draft recommendation (see annex III).
82. The draft recommendation was adopted, as orally revised, without a vote (for the text as
adopted, see chap. I, recommendation 1/5).
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