Taken as a whole, States’ obligations with regard to children include:

1. Obligation to respect:

   States must refrain from engaging in any act, custom, or practice that denies or limits the rights of children with disabilities.

   Example: The State adopts legislation prohibiting female genital mutilation.

   Example: The State repeals discriminatory legislation that limits the right of children with disabilities to attend mainstream schools.

2. Obligation to protect:

   States must take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination and violations of the rights of children with disabilities by non-State actors.

   Example: The State takes action to protect children with disabilities from harassment in the school system.

   Example: The State takes action to stop a local community centre from denying access to children with disabilities.

3. Obligation to fulfil:

   States must be proactive in their adoption and implementation of measures to give effect to the rights of children with disabilities.

   Example: The State adopts training programs for dentists on how to accommodate children with disabilities so that they have access to dental treatment.

   Example: The State introduces an affirmative action program to encourage greater participation of children with disabilities in university education.

In sum, international human rights law strongly supports the right of children with disabilities to enjoy their human rights.