The General Assembly, in its resolution 2205 (XXI), established the Commission with a membership of 29 States, elected by the General Assembly. By its resolution 3108 (XXVIII) of 12 December 1973, the General Assembly increased the membership of the Commission from 29 to 36 States. By its resolution 57/20 of 19 November 2002, the General Assembly further increased the membership of the Commission from 36 States to 60 States. By its resolution 76/109 of 9 December 2021, the General Assem