Committee on the Rights of the Child
The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is a body of 18 independent experts that monitors the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child by its state parties. It also monitors the implementation of the Optional Protocols to the Convention, on the involvement of children in armed conflict and on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography.
Over the past 30 years, children’s lives have been transformed by the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. The Convention on the Rights of the Child has inspired governments to change laws and policies, so more children get the healthcare and nutrition they need. There are better safeguards in place to protect children from violence and exploitation. More children have their voices heard and participate in society. But there is still more work to be done.
20th Meeting of States Parties and Election 2024
Date of Election: May 23, 2024
Location: New York
Election of nine Members of the Committee on the Rights of the Child to replace those whose terms are due to expire on February 28, 2025
The Committee on the Rights of the Child is composed of 18 independent experts – persons of high moral character and recognized competence in the field of human rights.
In accordance with article 43, the term of nine of the members elected will expire on February 28, 2025. Thus, nine seats in the Committee must now be filled through an election.
About Mr. Timothy Ekesa
Mr. Timothy Ekesa is the Executive Director of the Kenya Alliance for the Advancement of Children and a leading Child Rights Activist with over 29 years’ experience of advocating for children’s rights at national, regional and global levels. Mr. Ekesa is also a board member of the Eastern Africa Child Rights Network (EACRN).
Mr. Timothy is keen to ensure effective child participation in CRC reporting processes, from grassroots to international levels.
Education Qualifications
- 2010–2011: Masters of Science Degree – Organizational Development (United States International University (USIU) – Africa.
- 2003 – 2003 : Post Graduate Diploma in Management & Development of NGOs, Galilee College, Israel
- 1990–1994: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications & Community Development, Messiah College, through Daystar University College, Kenya.
- 1994 – 1994: Certificate in Magazine Editing and Production, I.C.M.T.—Daystar University College.
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