12 May 2008: Celebration of the Entry into Force of the Convention and 
its Optional Protocol:  The Convention on the Rights of Persons with 
Disabilities has quickly garnered wide support from Member States since 
opening for signature on 30 March 2007. The Convention will enter into 
force 30 days after the deposit of the 20th ratification. As of 28 March 
2008, there are 17 ratifications. Entry into force is expected in May 
2008.  Member States, civil society and the UN system are invited to 
celebrate this momentous occasion in the UN General Assembly Hall on 12 
May 2008.

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