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Human Rights Bodies’ Hearings & Sessions:
June 2026

… that began in May. The full schedule of treaty body sessions can be viewed on the OHCHR Human Rights Mechanisms Calendar. The public activities of the treaty bodies, including constructive dialogues held as part of State party reviews, are webcast on UN WebTV. For information about in-person participation of civil society in the public activities of the treaty bodies, visit the UN’s Indico system.
Please note that several of the treaty body webpages currently warn that “due to the United Nations Regular Budget Liquidity Situation,” the agenda, dates, and modality for treaty body sessions may be subject to …

Human Rights Bodies’ Hearings & Sessions:
December 2025

… special commemorative event. The full schedule of treaty body sessions can be viewed on the OHCHR Human Rights Mechanisms Calendar. The public activities of the treaty bodies, including constructive dialogues held as part of State party reviews, are webcast on UN Web TV.  For information about in-person participation of civil society in the public activities of the treaty bodies, visit the Indico system. 
Please note that several of the treaty body webpages currently warn that “due to the United Nations Regular Budget Liquidity Situation,” the agenda, dates, and modality for treaty body sessions may be subject to change. More …

Human Rights Bodies’ Hearings & Sessions:
November 2025

… of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is scheduled to hold its 116th session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 17 to December 5. According to the NGO Information Note, any civil society organizations wanting to attend the Session must register by November 3. During this session, the Committee will consider reports from Burundi, Guatemala, Maldives, New Zealand, Sweden and Tunisia; lists of issues prior to reporting for Laos, Japan, Panama and Tonga; and the need for urgent action procedures or early warning measures. An annotated provisional agenda is available on the session page.
The Committee will also hold informal meetings and lunchtime briefings …

Human Rights Bodies’ Hearings & Sessions:
May 2026

… June 12 in Geneva, Switzerland. During the 42nd session, the Committee will consider the fourth periodic report of Ecuador, the second periodic report of Ghana, and the initial report of The Gambia. During this same session, the Committee will adopt a list of issues for Lesotho, as well as lists of issues prior to reporting for Guatemala and Guyana. Finally, the Committee will consider a follow-up report from Burkina Faso. The programme of work for the session provides specific dates and times for these activities. The information note for civil society organizations describes the various opportunities for civil society