# \[DEFEATED\] Missing Persons Coordination Act

**URL:** <https://forum.theeastpacific.com/t/defeated-missing-persons-coordination-act/20090>\
**Category:** The General Assembly\
**Created:** [September 23, 2026, 9:53am UTC](https://forum.theeastpacific.com/t/defeated-missing-persons-coordination-act/20090 "2026-09-23T09:53:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![Bai\_Lung](https://forum.theeastpacific.com/user_avatar/forum.theeastpacific.com/bai_lung/32/12754_2.png) [@Bai\_Lung](https://forum.theeastpacific.com/u/Bai_Lung)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2026, 9:53am UTC](https://forum.theeastpacific.com/t/defeated-missing-persons-coordination-act/20090/1 "2026-09-23T09:53:52Z")

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More info here [https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=587292](https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=587292)

The World Assembly,

_Recognizing_ that uncountable amounts of individuals disappear each year due to armed conflict, natural disasters, hazards encountered during migration, crime, and other circumstances,

_Alarmed_ that widespread or systematic disappearances may indicate ethnic cleansing, genocide, crimes against humanity, or other large-scale violations of individual rights,

_Concerned_ that gaps in national investigative procedures and recordkeeping can allow disappearances to go unrecognized as part of broader patterns, particularly when authorities lack the means or willingness to investigate them,

_Acknowledging_ that the timely collection and exchange of information concerning missing persons can assist in locating individuals, identifying unidentified remains, and detecting evidence of mass crimes,

_Affirming_ that accurate records concerning missing persons may assist in preventing the concealment, denial, or repetition of large-scale atrocities,

Hereby:

1. Defines a “missing person” as an individual whose whereabouts are unknown and whose disappearance has been reported or otherwise brought to the attention of a government or non-governmental organization with a humanitarian or security mission,

2. Requires member states to maintain records of reported missing persons, including,

3. Mandates member states to establish procedures for identifying unusual patterns or substantial increases in reported disappearances, particularly where such disappearances:

4. Encourages member states to establish procedures for sharing relevant identifying information, including fingerprints, medical records, photographs, and DNA profiles when:

5. Calls upon member states to inform the relatives of a missing person when:

6. Urges member states to establish procedures allowing relatives of missing persons to submit relevant information to competent authorities and request information concerning the status of an investigation, subject to applicable privacy and security protections,

7. Recommends that member states in which a missing person is located establish procedures for ensuring the person’s safe and secure transfer to their country of nationality or residence, where appropriate and with the consent of the individual, including through cooperation with relevant authorities and humanitarian organizations,

8. Promotes cooperation between member states in locating missing persons and identifying unidentified remains, including through the exchange of relevant information and assistance with cross-border investigations,

9. Clarifies that nothing in this resolution shall:

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**Author:** ![Bai\_Lung](https://forum.theeastpacific.com/user_avatar/forum.theeastpacific.com/bai_lung/32/12754_2.png) [@Bai\_Lung](https://forum.theeastpacific.com/u/Bai_Lung)\
**Post date:** [September 28, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://forum.theeastpacific.com/t/defeated-missing-persons-coordination-act/20090/2 "2026-09-28T09:58:23Z")

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“Missing Persons Coordination Act” was defeated 7,122 votes to 3,138.