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Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
At the Meeting of States parties, elections may be held to replace members at the end of their term, or to elect new members due to resignation or death. Each State party may nominate one person from its own nationals to stand for election at a meeting of States parties. Members are elected at a meeting of States parties, in accordance with article 17 of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
States parties cast their votes by secret ballot from a list of nominees, with due consideration being given to the geographical distribution, relevant legal experience and gender representation of the candidates. Members are elected for a term of four years and may be re-elected if renominated.
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Elections
| Date Location |
Meeting | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 New York |
23rd Meeting of States parties & elections 2024 | Election of members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2024 |
| 2022 New York |
22nd Meeting of States parties & elections 2022 | Election of members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2022 |
| 2020 New York |
21st Meeting of States parties & elections 2020 | Election of members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2020 |
| 2018 New York |
20th Meeting of States parties & elections 2018 | Election of members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2018 |
| 2016 Geneva |
Informal meeting with States parties | |
| 2016 New York |
19th Meeting of States parties & elections 2016 | Election of members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2016 |
| 2014 New York |
18th Meeting of States parties & elections 2014 | Election of members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2014 |
| 2012 Geneva |
Informal Meeting with States Parties | |
| 2012 New York |
17th Meeting of States parties & elections 2012 | Election of members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2012 |
| 2010 New York |
16th Meeting of States parties & elections 2010 | Election of members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2010 |
| 2008 New York |
15th Meeting of States parties & elections 2008 | Election of members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2008 |