| Inter-American Convention on The Forced Disappearance of Persons | |
| Date Signed: | 9 June 1994 |
| Location Signed: | Belem do Para, Brazil |
| Date Effective: | 28 March 1996 |
| Condition Effective: | 2 ratifications |
| Signatories: | 16 |
| Parties: | 15 |
| Depositor: | General secretariat of the Organization of American States |
| Languages: | Spanish, English, Portuguese and French |
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. The convention was adopted in 1994. Ratification is open to all members of the OAS and, the convention has been ratified by 15 states. Violations of the convention can be brought to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
, the only state to have signed the convention but not ratified it is Nicaragua.[1]