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The UN headquarters in New York. Having only 13 EU countries in the ratification list is regrettable (Photo: un.or)

'Enforced disappearances' pact reaches 10-year milestone

Wednesday (23 December), sees the newest among the core international human rights instruments, turns 10-years old.

On 23 December 2010, the International Convention for the Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearance entered into force, representing a historic step in the fight against enforced disappearance and a beacon of hope to many who have despaired for the fate of their loved ones.

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Dr Suela Janina is the ambassador of Albania to the EU and professor Emmanuel Decaux is president of the OSCE Court of Arbitration and Conciliation. Both authors have been chairs of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances, the UN treaty body monitoring the implementation of the International Convention for the Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearance.

The UN headquarters in New York. Having only 13 EU countries in the ratification list is regrettable (Photo: un.or)

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Dr Suela Janina is the ambassador of Albania to the EU and professor Emmanuel Decaux is president of the OSCE Court of Arbitration and Conciliation. Both authors have been chairs of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances, the UN treaty body monitoring the implementation of the International Convention for the Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearance.

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