1. States Parties, in accordance with their system of organization, shall
designate one or more focal points within government for matters relating to
the implementation of the present Convention, and shall give due consideration
to the establishment or designation of a coordination mechanism within
government to facilitate related action in different sectors and at different
levels.
2. States Parties shall, in accordance with their legal and administrative
systems, maintain, strengthen, designate or establish within the State Party, a
framework, including one or more independent mechanisms, as appropriate, to
promote, protect and monitor implementation of the present Convention. When
designating or establishing such a mechanism, States Parties shall take into
account the principles relating to the status and functioning of national
institutions for protection and promotion of human rights.
3. Civil society, in particular persons with disabilities and their
representative organizations, shall be involved and participate fully in the
monitoring process.
