CONVENTION AGAINST ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
INITIATIVE
CONCEPT
Fighting enforced disappearances
through the International Convention
CEDI is a new multi-actor initiative aimed at contributing to the fight against enforced disappearances by promoting the universal ratification and effective implementation of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and supporting existing networks.
ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES: HEAR THE VICTIMS
Video released by the CED and the WGEID on 30 August 2022, International Day for the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, to give the voice to victims and call for the urgent ratification of the Convention by all States.
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HIGHLIGHTS
OUT NOW!
Reports on regional consultations with stakeholders
04 September 2024
Many thanks to all the participants from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East and North Africa for their input to the World Congress. It is time to turn this wealth of experience and lessons learned into concrete action for the global fight against enforced disappearance.
The report on consultations with States will be published next month as soon as they have all been held.
WORLD CONGRESS ON ED
Successful launch in Geneva!
28 March 2024
The 2025 World Congress on Enforced Disappearances was successfully launched on 27 March in Geneva at a well-attended event organized by CEDI’s Core States: Argentina, France, Morocco and Samoa.
The World Congress will take place from 15 to 16 January 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland.
World Congress on Enforced Disappearances
15-16 January 2025 I Geneva I Switzerland
CEDI will organize a multi-actor World Congress on Enforced Disappearances in 2025 that will bring together civil society organizations, including associations of families, States, international bodies and experts.
Its objectives are to agree on a common strategy and action plan to promote the ratification and implementation of the Convention, put CSOs back at the centre of joint efforts and facilitate intergovernmental dialogue.
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