Upon ratifying the Convention, States must submit a report within one year, after which they are obliged to report every four years. The Committee examines each report and addresses its concerns and recommendations to the State party in the form of "concluding observations".
Upon endorsing the Convention, nations must submit periodic reviews, initially due within one year, and subsequently every four years. The Committee evaluates each report, providing feedback and guidance to the involved country in the form of "concluding observations".