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UN Photo(1st meeting) 7th Meeting of States parties to the International Convention on Enforced Disappearances (ICED), Election for the Committee on Enforced Disappearances
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The Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) is the body of independent experts which monitors the implementation of the Convention for the Protection of all Persons against Enforced Disappearance by the States parties.
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The Committee and its Secretariat work daily to support victims, civil society organizations, National Human Rights Institutions and States to search for and locate disappeared persons, eradicate, punish and prevent this crime, and repair the damage suffered by the victims.
The Committee on Enforced Disappearances is composed of 10 independent experts - persons of high moral character and recognized competence in the field of human rights.
In accordance with article 26 of the Convention, the term of five of the members elected will expire on 30 June 2023. Thus, five seats in the Committee must now be filled through an election.
The seventh Meeting of States parties and the election of five members of the Committee will take place in UNHQ New York, on 12 June 2023.
Members serve in their personal capacity and may be re-elected once if nominated.