Human Rights Institutions Questions
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is a body established under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD). Its mandate is to monitor the implementation of the ICERD by member states. The committee consists of 18 independent experts who are elected by state parties to the convention. Its main tasks include reviewing state reports on the measures taken to eliminate racial discrimination, considering individual complaints of racial discrimination, and issuing general recommendations to guide state parties in their efforts to combat racial discrimination. The committee plays a crucial role in promoting and protecting human rights by addressing racial discrimination issues globally.