examine periodic reports by Member States on their implementation of the Convention and Recommendation against Discrimination in Education
examine communications addressed to UNESCO in connection with specific cases alleging a violation of Human Rights in Education, Science or Culture
examine the report of the Joint ILO/UNESCO Committee of Experts on the Application of the Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers
examine the reports of the Joint Expert Group (CR)/ECOSOC (CESCR) on the Monitoring of the Right to Education once a year
consider all questions entrusted to the Executive Board concerning the implementation of UNESCO’s standard-setting instruments, in accordance with Article 18.1 of the Rules of Procedure concerning recommendations to Member States and international conventions.
It is composed of 30 members, five per regional group. Its mandate is to: