The Inter-American Convention on The Forced Disappearance of Persons is a treaty of the Organization of American States (OAS) intended to combat the forced disappearance of persons.
Ratification is open to all members of the OAS and as of 2014[update], the convention has been ratified by 15 states.
Violations of the convention can be brought to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
As of 2014[update], the only state to have signed the convention but not ratified it is Nicaragua.
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