Election of Nine Members to the Committee on the Rights of the Child

From the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights:

The Committee on the Rights of the Child is composed of 18 independent experts who are persons of high moral character and recognized competence in the field of human rights.

Members are elected for a term of four years by States parties in accordance with article 43 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Members serve in their personal capacity and may be re-elected if nominated.

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State Parties will elect nine new members of the Committee on the Rights of the Child which monitors implementation of the Convention.

• Current members, including those who terms expire in February 2013
• Anticipated URL (not yet available) for election details, nomination deadlines and candidate information