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Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
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. Nominations for membership on the Committee may be made by States parties to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, in accordance with Resolution 1985/17 of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of 28 May 1985. Members are elected for a term of four years by ECOSOC Member States, and may be re-elected if nominated.
In accordance with ECOSOC Resolution 1985/17 (paragraph (b), in regard to the composition of the Committee, due consideration must be given to equitable geographical distribution and to the representation of different forms of social and legal systems.
The term of service of half of the current Members will expire on 31 December 2024.
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Elections
| Meeting | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 2024 election | Election of Committee members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2024 |
| 2022 election | Election of Committee members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2022 |
| 2020 election | Election of Committee members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2020 |
| 2020 election to fill an ad-hoc vacancy |
Ad-hoc election for a Member of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights - Western European and Other States Regional Group< |
| 2018 election | Election of Committee members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2018 |
| 2016 election | Election of Committee members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2016 |
| 2014 election | Election of Committee members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2014 |
| 2014 election to fill an ad-hoc vacancy |
Ad-hoc election for a member of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights – Asia Pacific Regional Group |
| 2012 election | Election of Committee members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2012 |
| 2010 election | Election of Committee members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2010 |
| 2009 election to fill an ad-hoc vacancy |
Ad-hoc election for a Member of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights – Eastern European States Regional Group |
| 2008 election | Election of Committee members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2008 |