15-16 January 2025
Event
The Geneva Human Rights Platform is a partner in the first edition of this congress following the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance that will take place in Geneva on the 15-16 January.
Enforced disappearance remains widespread across the world, with devastating repercussions on entire societies. Following decades of mobilization to prevent and eliminate this heinous human rights violation, the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (the Convention) was adopted in 2006, thanks to the tireless efforts of states, associations of victims, human rights NGOs, and experts.
Over the past 15 years, the number of states parties to the Convention has increased from 20 to 76. However, universal ratification and implementation remain far from achieved, and enforced disappearance continues to persist.
It is time to join forces and intensify efforts in the global fight against enforced disappearance.
Nearly 20 years after the adoption of the Convention, the World Congress aims to create an opportunity for concrete and ambitious commitments to eradicate enforced disappearance everywhere in the world, putting victims’ voices and rights at the core of the strategy. The World Congress aims to:
The multi-actor dialogue and exchange process initiated with the World Congress aims to achieve a lasting positive impact on the protection of all persons from enforced disappearance. Follow-up activities may include:
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Geneva Academy
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LATSIS Symposium
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Geneva Academy
Geneva Academy