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Arusha Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic of
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Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) 101
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is scheduled […]
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Visit to Marshall Islands, UN SR on human rights defenders
Marshall Islands , Marshall IslandsCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders is scheduled […]
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Human Rights Council 63
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The UN Human Rights Council, an intergovernmental deliberative body, is […]
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Session, UN WG on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) 140
Abidjan Abidjan, Côte d'IvoireMechanism Session (Public)The 140th session of the UN Working Group on Enforced […]
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Call for input, UN WG on peasants
DeadlineThe UN Working Group on the Rights of Peasants and […]
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Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) 31
Palais Wilson Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) is currently scheduled to hold its 31st session […]
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International Democracy Day
International Democracy Day is observed on September 15.
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Call for Input, UN EM on the Right to Development (EMRTD)
DeadlineThe Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development (EMRTD) has […]
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Call for input, UN SR on violence against women and girls
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls has […]
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Registration Deadline, IACHR 197
DeadlineThe Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has opened registration […]
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Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (1569)
Mechanism Session (Public)The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe will […]
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Ozone Layer Day
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is […]
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Call for Input, Sumauma Pledging Tree for Human Rights-Based Climate Action
DeadlineMultiple UN human rights mechanisms are inviting stakeholders to participate […]
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Consultation, IACHR Special Rapporteur on the Rights of LGBTI Persons
DeadlineThe Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), through its Rapporteurship […]
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[Unconfirmed] Visit to Rwanda, UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (SPT)
Rwanda , RwandaCountry VisitsThe UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, […]
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International Day of Peace
International Day of Peace is observed on September 21.
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Human Rights Committee (ICCPR), Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineIn preparation for its 146th session, the Human Rights Committee […]
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Call for input, UN SR on the right to adequate housing
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing has […]
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Call for Papers, ACHPR Working Group on the Rights of Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities in Africa
DeadlineThe ACHPR Working Group on the Rights of Older Persons […]
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Call for Comments, ACHPR Working Group on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Africa
DeadlineThe ACHPR Working Group on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights […]
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Session, UN WG Business & Human Rights 44
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights is scheduled to […]
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Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 195
Montevideo Montevideo, UruguayMechanism Session (Public)The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to […]
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Visit to Mozambique, UN SR on climate change
Mozambique , MozambiqueCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on climate change is scheduled to […]
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ECtHR Hrg: Ukrainian children v. Russia
Human Rights Building Strasbourg, FranceHearingsThe European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) will hold a […]
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Deadline, registration to participate – ACHPR 89
DeadlineThe African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) will […]
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Deadline, registration to participate – ACHPR 89
Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre Banjul, GambiaDeadlineIn advance of the public segment of the ACHPR's 89th […]
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Call for input, UN IE on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons
DeadlineThe UN IE on the enjoyment of all human rights […]
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Visit to Canada, UN SR on racism
Canada , CanadaCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism is […]
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Visit to Zimbabwe, UN SR on cultural rights
ZimbabweCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights is […]
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Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) PSWG 103
Deliberative SessionsThe Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is […]
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Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) PSWG 103
Mechanism Session (Public)The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on climate change
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on climate change has issued a […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on torture
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on torture has issued a call […]
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Call for Comments, ACHPR Working Group on Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities and Minorities in Africa
DeadlineThe ACHPR Working Group on Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities […]
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Older Persons Day
International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1.
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Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) 93
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Committee on the Elimination against Women (CEDAW) will hold […]
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Non-Violence Day
International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2.
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Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR), Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineIn preparation for its 80th session, this Committee on Economic, […]
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Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW), Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineDuring its October-December 2026 intersessional period, the Committee on the […]
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Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 196
Costa Rica Avenida 10, Calles 47 y 49, Los Yoses, San Pedro, San José, Costa RicaMechanism Session (Public)The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to […]
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World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10.
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Day of the Girl Child
International Day of the Girl Child is observed on October […]
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ACHPR, Ordinary Session 89
Dakar, Senegal King Fahd Palace Hotel, Dakar, SenegalRegional Human Rights MechanismsThe African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) will […]
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Disaster Reduction Day
International Day for Disaster Reduction is observed on October 13.
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African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) 48
Manthabiseng Convention Centre Manthabiseng Convention Centre, Maseru, LesothoMechanism Session (Public)The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare […]
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Rural Women Day
International Day of Rural Women is observed on October 15.
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Call for Input, OHCHR (ESCR in all countries)
DeadlineThe OHCHR has issued a call for inputs on the […]
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World Food Day
World Food Day is observed on October 16.
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Call for Input, UN IE on human rights and international solidarity
DeadlineThe UN Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity […]
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Poverty Eradication Day
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on […]
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Committee against Torture (CAT), Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineIn preparation for its 85th session, the Committee against Torture […]
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Human Rights Committee (ICCPR) 146
Palais Wilson Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that […]
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Registration Deadline, UN Social Forum
DeadlineUN Social Forum 2026: When: In 2026, the Social Forum will take […]
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United Nations Day
United Nations Day is observed on October 24.
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Visit to Paraguay, UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (SPT)
Paraguay , ParaguayCountry VisitsThe UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, […]
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UN Social Forum
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandConferences & TrainingsThe UN Human Rights Council will convene the annual Social […]
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Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW), Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineDuring its October-December 2026 intersessional period, the Committee on the […]
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Call for Input, UN Group of Independent Experts on the on the Situation of Human Rights in Belarus
DeadlineThe UN Group of Independent Experts on the on the […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (digital safety)
DeadlineThe OHCHR has issued a call for inputs on child […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on freedom of opinion and expression
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on torture has issued a call […]
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Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 197
Costa Rica Avenida 10, Calles 47 y 49, Los Yoses, San Pedro, San José, Costa RicaMechanism Session (Public)The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to […]
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Universal Periodic Review 53
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) will […]
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Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) 197
Hotel Intercontinental 14 Calle 2-51, Zona 10, Guatemala City, GuatemalaMechanism Session (Public)The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is holding its […]
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Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) 80
Geneva Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is […]
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Environment in Armed Conflict
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in […]
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Visit to Saudi Arabia, UN SR on violence against women & girls
Saudi Arabia , Saudi ArabiaCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls is […]
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Visit to Finland, UN IE on human rights and international solidarity
Finland , FinlandCountry VisitsThe UN Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity will […]
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World Science Day for Peace
World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed on […]
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UN Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandConferences & TrainingsThe UN Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule […]
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International Tolerance Day
International Tolerance Day is observed on November 16.
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Visit to Paraguay, UN WG on peasants
Paraguay , ParaguayCountry VisitsThe UN Working Group on peasants will visit Paraguay.
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Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 198
Costa Rica Avenida 10, Calles 47 y 49, Los Yoses, San Pedro, San José, Costa RicaMechanism Session (Public)The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to […]
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Committee Against Torture (CAT) 85
Palais Wilson Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Committee Against Torture (CAT) is scheduled to hold its […]
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Visit to Nepal, UN SR on truth, justice and reparation
Nepal , NepalCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on truth, justice and reparation was […]
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Universal Children’s Day
Universal Children's Day is observed on November 20.
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UN Forum on Business and Human Rights
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandConferences & TrainingsThe annual UN Forum on Business and Human Rights will […]
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Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) 58
Palais Wilson Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) is scheduled […]
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Visit to Republic of Korea, UN WG on arbitrary detention
Republic of Korea , Korea, Republic ofCountry VisitsThe UN Working Group on arbitrary detention is scheduled to […]
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End Violence against Women
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is […]
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Solidarity with Palestinians
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed […]
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Visit to Botswana, UN SR on sale & sexual exploitation of children
Botswana , BotswanaCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and […]
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World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is observed on December 1.
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Slavery Abolition Day
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is observed on […]
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Persons with Disabilities Day
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed on December […]
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International Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development is observed […]
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Anti-Corruption Day
International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on December 9.
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Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is observed on December 10.
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International Migrants Day
International Migrants Day is observed on December 18.
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Human Solidarity Day
International Human Solidarity Day is observed on December 20.
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Visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, UN SR on violence against women & girls
Bosnia & Herzegovina , Bosnia and HerzegovinaCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls is […]
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Holocaust Commemoration Day
The UN Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims […]
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World Wetlands Day
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Zero Tolerance for FGM Day
The World Health Organization's International Day of Zero Tolerance to […]
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World Pulses Day
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World Radio Day
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World Day of Social Justice
World Day of Social Justice is observed on February 20.
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Zero Discrimination Day
Zero Discrimination Day is observed on March 1.
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International Women’s Day
The United Nations International Women's Day is observed on March […]
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International Women’s Day
The United Nations International Women's Day is observed on March […]
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Elimination of Race Discrimination
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is commemorated […]
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World Water Day
World Water Day is commemorated on March 22.
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Right to Truth Day
International Day for the Right to Truth concerning Gross Human […]
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Slavery Victim Remembrance Day
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and […]
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Mine Awareness Day
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action […]
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World Health Day
The World Health Organization's World Health Day is observed on […]
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Rwandan Genocide Remembrance
Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide […]
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Visit to Mongolia, UN SR on freedom of assembly
Mongolia , MongoliaCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of assembly is scheduled […]
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International Mother Earth Day
International Mother Earth Day is observed on April 22.
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World Day for Work Safety
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed […]
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