The present report, submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 37/22, provides an overview of the obligation under article 8 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to raise awareness throughout society, including at the family level, regarding persons with disabilities, their capabilities and contributions to society, and to foster respect for their rights and dignity. It contains guidance on a human rights-based approach to develop awareness-raising programmes and recommendations to assist States in implementing their obligations under international human rights law.