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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
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SUMMARY:Session\, UN EM on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) 19
DESCRIPTION:The UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) will hold its 19th session in Geneva\, Switzerland. A provisional programme of work and other information is available on the session page. \nSome deadlines to keep in mind are as follows: \n\nThe deadline for requesting side events is May 30.\nLanguage interpretation services can be requested between June 1-10.\nThose interested in participating in person must register through the UN’s Indico system by July 3.\n\nIndividuals who are unable to participate in person may watch the meetings via UN Web TV.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/session-un-em-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples-emrip-19/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Mechanism Session (Public)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTSTAMP:20260428T185439Z
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SUMMARY:EMRIP 19\, Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:The UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) will hold its 19th session in Geneva\, Switzerland in July 2026. Those interested in participating in person must register through the UN’s Indico system by July 3.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/emrip-19-registration-deadline/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTSTAMP:20260701T204702Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T204702Z
UID:10002555-1781481600-1783468799@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:Human Rights Council 62
DESCRIPTION:The UN Human Rights Council\, an intergovernmental deliberative body\, is scheduled to hold its 62nd regular session in Geneva\, Switzerland. \nFor information on accreditation and ways to participate in the Human Rights Council’s sessions\, visit the Council’s page on NGO participation.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/human-rights-council-62/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Mechanism Session (Public)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTSTAMP:20260428T185252Z
CREATED:20260428T185200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T185252Z
UID:10002559-1781049600-1781135999@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:EMRIP 19\, Deadline for requesting language interpretation
DESCRIPTION:The UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) will hold its 19th session in Geneva\, Switzerland in July 2026. Language interpretation services can be requested between June 1-10.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/emrip-19-deadline-for-requesting-language-interpretation/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260513T171709Z
CREATED:20260513T135142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T171709Z
UID:10002618-1780185600-1780271999@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:Call for Input\, UN Forum on Human Rights\, Democracy and the Rule of Law
DESCRIPTION:The UN Forum on Human Rights\, Democracy and the Rule of Law will be held in November in Geneva\, Switzerland. This year’s theme is “Education for civic participation: empowering future generations\, fostering knowledge and critical thinking.” The Forum Secretariat has issued a call for input on topics to include in the forum agenda.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/call-for-inputs-un-forum-on-human-rights-democracy-and-the-rule-of-law/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260428T185043Z
CREATED:20260428T184913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T185043Z
UID:10002558-1780099200-1780185599@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:EMRIP 19\, Deadline for requesting side events
DESCRIPTION:The UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) will hold its 19th session in Geneva\, Switzerland in July 2026. The deadline for requesting side events is May 30.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/emrip-19-deadline-for-requesting-side-events/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260429T194336Z
CREATED:20260429T193904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T194336Z
UID:10002573-1778457600-1778889599@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:Session\, UN WG Business & Human Rights 43
DESCRIPTION:The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights is scheduled to hold its 43rd session in Geneva.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/session-un-wg-business-human-rights-43-2/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Mechanism Session (Public)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260501T022643Z
CREATED:20260501T020938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T022643Z
UID:10002610-1777939200-1778284799@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:Session\, Group of Independent Eminent Experts on the Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action 12
DESCRIPTION:The UN’s Group of Independent Eminent Experts on the Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (the UN’s blueprint to combat racism\, racial discrimination\, xenophobia\, and related intolerance globally) is scheduled to hold its 12th Session May 5 to 8 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva\, Switzerland. A draft programme of work is available on the session page. The public portions of the session will be broadcasted via UN Web TV.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/session-group-of-independent-eminent-session-experts-on-the-implementation-of-the-durban-declaration-and-programme-of-action-12/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Mechanism Session (Public)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTSTAMP:20260504T030547Z
CREATED:20260501T020152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T030547Z
UID:10002609-1777939200-1778025599@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:OHCHR\, World Press Freedom Day
DESCRIPTION:The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) will host a panel discussion on journalists in exile and transnational repression to commemorate the World Press Freedom Day. This event will take place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva\, Switzerland. Those who wish to participate should register through the Indico system. Virtual participation is also an option\, via Webex.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/ohchr-world-press-freedom-day/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trainings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260403T142924Z
CREATED:20260403T141704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T142924Z
UID:10002517-1777248000-1777679999@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:Ad Hoc Committee on the Elaboration of Complementary Standards to ICERD 16
DESCRIPTION:The first part of the 16th session of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Elaboration of Complementary Standards to International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will take place from 27 April to 1 May 2026\, in Palais des Nations\, Tempus Building.  It will open on Monday 27 April 2026 at 10.00 a.m. \nThe draft programme of work for part I of the 16th session of the Ad Hoc Committee will be circulated and posted in due course on the OHCHR – Ad Hoc Committee on the elaboration of complementary standards | OHCHR. \nNGOs with consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) wishing to participate in the first part of the sixteenth session of the Ad Hoc Committee\, are invited to register at: https://indico.un.org/event/1015673\, before 24 April 2026.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/ad-hoc-committee-on-the-elaboration-of-complementary-standards-to-icerd-16/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Mechanism Session (Public)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260403T141955Z
CREATED:20260403T141955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T141955Z
UID:10002519-1776988800-1777075199@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:Registration Deadline\, Ad Hoc Committee on the Elaboration of Complementary Standards to ICERD 16
DESCRIPTION:The first part of the 16th session of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Elaboration of Complementary Standards to International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will take place from 27 April to 1 May 2026\, in Palais des Nations\, Tempus Building.  It will open on Monday 27 April 2026 at 10.00 a.m. \nThe draft programme of work for part I of the 16th session of the Ad Hoc Committee will be circulated and posted in due course on the OHCHR – Ad Hoc Committee on the elaboration of complementary standards | OHCHR. \nNGOs with consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) wishing to participate in the first part of the sixteenth session of the Ad Hoc Committee\, are invited to register at: https://indico.un.org/event/1015673\, before 24 April 2026.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/registration-deadline-ad-hoc-committee-on-the-elaboration-of-complementary-standards-to-icerd-16/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Deadline
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260205T001125Z
CREATED:20260129T212756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T001125Z
UID:10002386-1776124800-1776470399@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD) 5
DESCRIPTION:The 5th session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD) will take place in Geneva\, Switzerland. \nApplications for financial support must be submitted by February 20\, 2026. \nAll interested participants must register through the UN’s Indico system by 11:59PM (Central European Time) on Wednesday\, April 8. \nThe session will also be broadcasted via UN Web TV to follow the discussions in real-time with interpretation. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the PFPAD Secretariat at pfpad@un.org.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/united-nations-permanent-forum-on-people-of-african-descent-pfpad-5/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20251031T170255Z
CREATED:20250827T185244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T170255Z
UID:10002142-1776038400-1776470399@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:Session\, UN WG on the use of mercenaries
DESCRIPTION:The UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the rights of peoples to self-determination is scheduled to hold its 56th session in Geneva\, Switzerland.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/session-un-wg-on-the-use-of-mercenaries/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Mechanism Session (Public)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260401T023948Z
CREATED:20260401T023948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T023948Z
UID:10002495-1775692800-1775865599@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:UN Conference on Humanitarian Action\, Remedy\, and Responsibility in unilateral sanctions environment
DESCRIPTION:The UN will be holding a Conference on Humanitarian Action\, Remedy\, and Responsibility in unilateral sanctions environment on April 9 and 10 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva\, Switzerland. The purpose of this conference is to provide a forum to discuss the draft Guiding principles on humanitarian action in the face of unilateral sanctions\, Guiding principles on effective remedy and responsibility in unilateral sanctions environment and a Commentary thereto\, and to address the most important aspects of interaction of different categories of states\, private actors\, delivery of humanitarian assistance\, other types of humanitarian action\, from the perspective of international law. Registration is open via the UN’s Indico system.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/un-conference-on-humanitarian-action-remedy-and-responsibility-in-unilateral-sanctions-environment/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTSTAMP:20260302T144311Z
CREATED:20260302T144311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T144311Z
UID:10002451-1774224000-1775087999@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:Session\, UN WG on arbitrary detentions 105
DESCRIPTION:The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detentions is scheduled to hold its 105th session from March 23 to April 1 in Geneva\, Switzerland.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/session-un-wg-on-arbitrary-detentions-105/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Mechanism Session (Public)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTSTAMP:20260302T144627Z
CREATED:20260211T183128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T144627Z
UID:10002443-1774224000-1774655999@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:Session\, UN EM to Advance Racial Justice & Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER) 5
DESCRIPTION:The International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER) will hold its 5th session in Geneva\, Switzerland. Those interested in participating in person must register through the UN’s Indico system by March 18. Individuals who are unable to participate in person may submit their contributions in writing in response to the call for inputs and follow the consultations via UN Web TV.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/session-un-ie-to-advance-racial-justice-equality-in-law-enforcement/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Mechanism Session (Public)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTSTAMP:20260211T190334Z
CREATED:20260129T210604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T190334Z
UID:10002385-1773014400-1773100799@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:Annual Day on the Rights of the Child (UN Human Rights Council)
DESCRIPTION:The UN Human Rights Council’s Annual Day on the Rights of the Child will be celebrated in Geneva\, Switzerland with the theme “Rights of the child and the human rights violations of children in armed conflict.” Those who wish to attend this event in person must register through the UN’s Indico system. The UN will also broadcast this event on UN WebTV. A special flyer is available to provide children with information on this event and ways they can participate.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/annual-day-on-the-rights-of-the-child-un-human-rights-council/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Social & Cultural Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260428T181738Z
CREATED:20260130T204739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T181738Z
UID:10002392-1771804800-1775001599@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:Human Rights Council 61
DESCRIPTION:The UN Human Rights Council\, an intergovernmental deliberative body\, is scheduled to hold its 61st regular session in Geneva\, Switzerland. According to the session agenda\, the Human Rights Council will appoint 17 special procedure mandate holders and hear the presentation of reports by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)\, the UN Secretary-General\, special procedures\, and other mechanisms on specific countries and topics. \nThe Council is also scheduled to hold panel discussions on (a.) the role of new and emerging digital technologies in preventing and eliminating female genital mutilation \, (b.) the Durban Programme of Action (to combat racism)\, (c.) human rights and a culture of peace\, (d.) sustainable development and human rights\, (e.) the rights of persons with disabilities\, and (f.) the rights of the child. \nFinally\, the Council will consider and adopt the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review for Andorra\, Belarus\, Bulgaria\, Croatia\, Honduras\, Jamaica\, Liberia\, Libya\, Malawi\, Maldives\, Marshall Islands\, Mongolia\, and Panama. \nFor information on accreditation and ways to participate in the Human Rights Council’s sessions\, visit the Council’s page on NGO participation.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/human-rights-council-61/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Mechanism Session (Public)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTSTAMP:20260211T182445Z
CREATED:20260211T173749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T182445Z
UID:10002442-1771804800-1772582399@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:Voices\, Rights\, Action: Standing with Roma and Travellers
DESCRIPTION:On February 26\, UN independent experts\, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights\, and Romani human rights defenders from various parts of Europe and the Americas discuss human rights issues facing Roma and Travellers\, challenges in addressing antigypsyism\, and ways forward. Information about in-person attendance and online participation is available by scanning the QR code in the event flyer\, or by consulting the event webpage. \nFrom February 26 to March 3\, The Office of the UN High Commisssioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights will also present a hybrid exhibition on the human rights of Roma and Travellers in Europe and the Americas. The exhibition features photographs from the travelling exhibition The Unheard 12 Million\, an initiative by the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights\, Michael O’Flaherty\, as part of his priority work on the human rights of Roma and Travellers. The exhibition visually supports the Commissioner’s book The Unheard 12 Million – The Unstoppable Voices of Roma and Traveller Women\, published in October 2025. The exhibition also includes\, on an interactive screen\, the crowd-sourced initiative Romani Memory Map for the Americas. The Map is also available online in English\, Spanish and Portuguese.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/hybrid-exhibition-on-rights-of-roma-and-travellers-in-europe-and-the-americas/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Social & Cultural Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTSTAMP:20260130T204301Z
CREATED:20250827T154023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T204301Z
UID:10002222-1769990400-1771631999@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) 92
DESCRIPTION:The Committee on the Elimination against Women (CEDAW) will hold its 92nd session in Geneva\, Switzerland. During this session\, the Committee will consider the reports of the following States parties: Argentina\, Czech Republic\, El Salvador\, Iraq\, Lesotho\, Lithuania\, The Netherlands\, and Viet Nam. In addition\, the Committee will formally adopt a list of issues in relation to the combined fourth and fifth periodic reports of Cook Islands\, as well as lists of issues prior to reporting for Brunei Darussalam\, Cameroon\, Croatia\, Eswatini\, India\, Liberia\, Madagascar\, Sierra Leone\, and Vanuatu. Civil society organizations may participate in person by registering via the UN’s Indico platform\, or they may submit a pre-recorded video statement up to one week before the beginning of the session. Further information on participation is available on the session page. \n\nThis session was originally scheduled to be held in October 2025\, but was postponed “due to the current liquidity situation of the United Nations Secretariat and associated cash conservation measures.”
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/committee-on-the-elimination-of-discrimination-against-women-cedaw-92/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Mechanism Session (Public),Review of State Reports
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTSTAMP:20251215T204621Z
CREATED:20251215T204354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T204621Z
UID:10002363-1768780800-1769817599@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:Universal Periodic Review 51
DESCRIPTION:The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) will hold its 51st session from January 19 to 30\, 2026 to conduct the fourth cycle reviews for Micronesia\, Lebanon\, Mauritania\, Nauru\, Rwanda\, Nepal\, Saint Lucia\, Oman\, Austria\, Australia\, Georgia\, Saint Kitts and Nevis\, and Sao Tome and Principe. The documentation for each State’s review and information on how to obtain accreditation to attend in person are available on the UPR section of the Human Rights Council’s website. All UPR meetings are generally webcast live at http://webtv.un.org/. \n 
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/universal-periodic-review-51/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Mechanism Session (Public),Review of State Reports
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTSTAMP:20250930T194605Z
CREATED:20250815T213654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T194605Z
UID:10002202-1768780800-1769212799@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:Session\, UN WG on discrimination against women and girls 43
DESCRIPTION:The UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls is scheduled to hold its 43rd session in Geneva.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/session-un-wg-on-discrimination-against-women-and-girls-43/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Mechanism Session (Public)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251208T180000
DTSTAMP:20251201T155207Z
CREATED:20251118T194123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T155207Z
UID:10002316-1765206000-1765216800@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:GR 40 Anniversary Event: Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee)
DESCRIPTION:The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee) is scheduled to hold an event to mark one year since its adoption of General Recommendation No. 40: Mapping Opportunities to Advance the Implementation of CEDAW’s General Recommendation on the Equal and Inclusive Representation of Women in Decision-Making Systems. Those interested in participating can register via the UN Indico site.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/committee-on-the-elimination-of-discrimination-against-women-cedaw/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251205
DTSTAMP:20251201T154554Z
CREATED:20251201T154554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T154554Z
UID:10002317-1764806400-1764892799@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:High Level Commemorative Event: Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
DESCRIPTION:The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) will hold a high level commemorative event to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD). According to the programme\, those interested in attending the event in person must register via the Indico system. Members of the public may also view the event via UN Web TV.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/high-level-commemorative-event-committee-on-the-elimination-of-racial-discrimination-cerd/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTSTAMP:20251201T155755Z
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SUMMARY:Expert Seminar: UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP)
DESCRIPTION:The UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) will host an inter-sessional expert seminar. The theme matches that of its next annual study: “the rights of Indigenous Peoples in conflict and post-conflict situations.” Those wishing to attend may register through the Indico system.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/expert-seminar-un-expert-mechanism-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples-emrip/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20251020T154151Z
CREATED:20250814T184327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T154151Z
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SUMMARY:UN Forum on Minority Issues
DESCRIPTION:The UN Forum on Minority Issues will take place in Geneva\, Switzerland from November 27 to 28. This year’s theme is the contribution of minorities to diverse\, resilient\, and peaceful societies. The forum will include panels on (a.) building trust and cohesion; (b.) recognizing the full contribution of minorities to the economic\, social\, cultural\, political\, and institutional fabric of the societies they are part of; and (c.) ensuring meaningful inclusion of minorities in peacebuilding\, accountability and transitional justice processes. Participants are required to register ahead of time through the UN’s Indico System.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/un-forum-on-minority-issues/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTSTAMP:20251106T154322Z
CREATED:20250814T180052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T154322Z
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SUMMARY:UN Forum on Business and Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:The annual UN Forum on Business and Human Rights will take place in Geneva\, Switzerland. This year’s theme is focused on accelerating action on business and human rights amidst crises and transformations.  Those wishing to participate either in-person or online must register ahead of time through the UN’s Indico System. Further information on ways to engage in this forum\, as well as access to the full forum agenda are now available on the UN’s webpage for this event.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/un-forum-on-business-and-human-rights/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trainings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251114
DTSTAMP:20251020T182749Z
CREATED:20251020T182749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T182749Z
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SUMMARY:Session\, UN WG on Arbitrary Detention 104
DESCRIPTION:The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention is scheduled to hold its 104th session in Geneva.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/session-un-wg-on-arbitrary-detention-104/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Mechanism Session (Public)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251114
DTSTAMP:20251014T184245Z
CREATED:20250811T205008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T184245Z
UID:10002140-1762732800-1763078399@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:Session\, UN WG on people of African Descent 37
DESCRIPTION:The UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent is scheduled to hold its 37th session in Geneva.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/human-rights-council-wg-african-descent-37/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Mechanism Session (Public)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20250814T180159Z
CREATED:20250812T153249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T180159Z
UID:10002154-1761782400-1761955199@cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu
SUMMARY:UN Social Forum
DESCRIPTION:The UN Human Rights Council will convene the annual Social Forum in Geneva\, Switzerland. This year’s theme is focused on the contribution of education to the respect\, promotion\, protection and fulfilment of all human rights for all.  Participants are required to register ahead of time through the UN’s Indico System.
URL:https://cgljresourcehub.law.northeastern.edu/event/social-forum-2025/
LOCATION:Palais des Nations\, Geneva\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Trainings
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