The sixth session of the Conference of States Parties (COP 6) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will convene from 17-19 July 2013, and will be organized on the theme 'Ensuring adequate standard of living: empowerment and participation of persons with disabilities within the framework of the CRPD'. Three sub-themes will be addressed: economic empowerment through inclusive social protection and poverty reduction strategies; disability-inclusive development in national, regional and international processes; and community-based rehabilitation. A Civil Society Forum will take place on 16 July 2013.  

dates: 16-19 July 2013   venue: UN Headquarters, 1st Avenue, between 42nd and 48th St   location: New York, US   fax: +1-917-367-5102   e-mail: enable@un.org   www: http://www.un.org/disabilities/default.asp?id=1606