Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women - Membership

A total of 104 experts have served as members of the Committee since 1982.

The officers of the Committee consist of a Chairperson, three Vice-Chairpersons and a Rapporteur. Office-bearers serve for two year terms and are eligible for re-election “provided that the principle of rotation is upheld”.

Membership of the Committee on
the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

[As of 1 January 2009 and
up to 31 December 2010]*/

* Ms. Hazel Gumede Shelton ( South Africa) was elected at the fourteenth meeting of States parties in June 2006 to serve until 31 December 2010. Ms. Shelton resigned in 2007 and another expert will be appointed by South Africa in accordance with article 17, paragraph 7.