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Composition of the IHP Intergovernmental Council
The planning, definition of priorities, and supervision of the execution of the IHP are ensured by its Intergovernmental Council.
The Council is composed of 36 UNESCO Member States elected by the General Conference of UNESCO at its ordinary sessions held every two years. Equitable geographical distribution and appropriate rotation of the representatives of the Member States are ensured in the composition of the Council. Each of UNESCO’s six electoral regions elects Member States for membership in the Council.
The Council normally meets in plenary session once every two years. Extraordinary sessions are convened under the conditions specified in the Statutes and Rules of Procedure.
2021 - 2025
Member States elected at the 41st session of the General Conference in 2021.
Term of office will expire at the end of the 43rd session of the General Conference in 2025.
Term of office will expire at the end of the 43rd session of the General Conference in 2025.
2023-2027
Member States elected at the 42nd session of the General Conference in 2023. Term of office will expire at the end of the 44th session of the General Conference in 2027.
Note: Group III presented three candidates for four vacant seats. As a result, only 21 members were proposed for election by the General Conference at its 42nd session.
Note: Group III presented three candidates for four vacant seats. As a result, only 21 members were proposed for election by the General Conference at its 42nd session.
