Welcome to the United Nations 
OHCHR 
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination by its States parties.
Racial discrimination remains a barrier to the full realization of human rights. Despite progress in some areas, exclusions and restrictions based on race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin continue to cause conflict, suffering and loss of life. CERD works to take action against the injustice of racial discrimination, and the dangers it represents.
States parties reporting
All States parties must report on the measures they have adopted relating to the rights described in the Convention, and on the progress the State has made in upholding them.
Reporting guidelines
Follow-up procedure
Calendar of country reviews & documentation deadlines
Country-specific information overview
View the database of progress reports by one or more of these criteria.
Calls for input
Sessions
13 April - 1 May 2026
*Due to the United Nations Regular Budget Liquidity Situation, dates for the Session are not confirmed yet. For more information, please contact [email protected]
Events
Contact information
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
Human Rights Council and Treaty Mechanisms Division
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Palais Wilson - 52, rue des Pâquis
CH-1201 Geneva (Switzerland)
Mailing address
UNOG-OHCHR
8-14 Avenue de la Paix, 1211 Geneve 10, Switzerland
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @UNTreatyBodies
Photo : REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Activities
Status of ratifications
To date, 182 States have ratified the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
CERD ratification, including all declarations and reservations
General comments
General recommendation No. 37 (2024) on equality and freedom from racial discrimination in the enjoyment of the right to health
Guidelines on the elaboration of General Recommendations
General recommendation No. 36 (2020) on preventing and combating racial profiling by law enforcement officials