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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.

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 are eligible for re-election once.

Find out more about treaty body elections.

Elections
Date
Location
Meeting Purpose
27 June 2023
New York
11th Meeting of States parties & 2023 elections Election of members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2023
29 June 2021
New York
10th Meeting of States parties & 2021 elections Election of members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2021
10 June 2019
New York
9th Meeting of States parties & 2019 elections Election of members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2019
28 June 2017
New York
8th Meeting of States parties & 2017 elections Election of members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2017
30 June 2015
New York
7th Meeting of States parties & 2015 elections Election of members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2015
30 May 2013
New York
6th Meeting of States parties & 2013 elections Election of members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2013
8 December 2011
New York
5th Meeting of States parties & 2011 elections Election of members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2011
3 December 2009
New York
4th Meeting of States parties & 2009 elections Election of members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2009
6 December 2007
New York
3rd Meeting of States parties & 2007 elections Election of members to replace those whose terms expire on 31 December 2007