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Call for Input, OHCHR (persons with albinism)
2026-03-13
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is seeking input on the social development challenges faced by persons with albinism.

Call for Input, UN SR on unilateral coercive measures
2026-03-15
The UN Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of the unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights has issued a call for input to inform her upcoming thematic report on the impact of unilateral coercive measures on the right to food. The call for input provides a full list of the key questions the rapporteur seeks to address and directs members of civil society to an online survey that may facilitate their responses.

Call for Input, OHCHR (human rights defenders and new technologies)
2026-03-15
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has issued a call for input to inform the report of the Commissioner pursuant to HRC resolution 58/23 on “Human rights defenders and new and emerging technologies: protecting human rights defenders, including women human rights defenders, in the digital age.”

Call for Input, UN SR on contemporary forms of racism
2026-03-16
The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism is calling for inputs to prepare for a visit to Canada in September 2026.

Call for Input, UN SR on Eritrea
2026-03-16
The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea has issued a call for input to inform his 2026 report on the situation of human rights in Eritrea to the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Call for Input, UN SR on climate change
2026-03-16
The UN Special Rapporteur on climate change is inviting young people to respond to a questionnaire designed for young people up to age 25.
There is a separate questionnaire for children under age 18. Any young person over age 18 is welcome to choose that one instead, if they prefer.
Consultation of adults older than 25 has already closed.

Call for Contributions, UN WG on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID)
2026-03-20
The UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) has issued a call for contributions to inform its follow-up report on its country visit to Uruguay in 2022. Specifically, the WGEID is seeking observations from members of civil society on Uruguay’s progress in implementing the recommendations provided by the working group pursuant to the country visit.

Call for Input, OHCHR (terrorism and human rights)
2026-03-20
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is seeking input to inform a report on terrorism and human rights to be presented at the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Call for Input, UN SR on the rights of Indigenous Peoples
2026-03-20
The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples has issued a call for input in preparation for the upcoming country visit to Australia.

Call for Inputs, UN WG on the use of mercenaries
2026-03-23
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 has issued a call for inputs to inform a thematic report on “the use of mercenaries, mercenary-related actors and private military and/or security companies in organized criminal activities and illicit networks.” The deadline for submissions on this matter has been extended from February 2026.

Call for Inputs, UN WG on the use of mercenaries
2026-03-23
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 has issued a call for inputs to inform a thematic report that will examine “the use of technology in the operations and activities of mercenaries, mercenary-related actors, and private military and security companies.” The deadline for submissions on this matter has been extended from February 2026.

Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), Civil Society Submissions Due
2026-03-23
In preparation for its 117th session, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is accepting civil society reports that may inform its consideration of the regular periodic State reports of Burkina Faso, Cuba, Cyprus, Serbia, Slovenia, and Uzbekistan.

Call for Input, OHCHR (elections)
2026-03-27
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is seeking input to inform the drafting of a report on good practices and challenges that States face when using the guidelines on the effective implementation of the right to participate in public affairs, with a particular focus on participation in elections.

AfCHPR, Observations on Advisory Opinion Request Due
2026-03-30
The African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) is accepting submissions of written observations to inform its consideration of Advisory Opinion No. 001/2025 concerning the Obligations of States with respect to the Climate Change Crisis. The deadline for filing such observations has been extended to March 30, 2026. Those interested in filing an amicus brief, who have not specifically been invited by the Court to submit observations, must first apply for leave to submit before filing their observations. For more detailed guidance on this process, please view our Newsroom post on the topic.

Further information can be obtained from www.african-court.org Telephone: +255 272 510 510
For further inquiries: Acting Registrar, Ms Grace Wakio Kakai – Grace.Wakio@african-court.org
Senior Legal Officer: Dr. Mwiza Nkhata Mwiza.Nkhata@african-court.org

Call for Input, UN SR on the human right to a healthy environment
2026-03-30
The UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to a healthy environment has issued a call for input to inform a thematic report on planning processes and tools for the advancement of the protection of the right to a healthy environment, to be presented to the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

Call for Input, UN SR on the right to development
2026-03-31
The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development has issued a call for input in preparation for their country visit to Kazakhstan.

Call for Input, OHCHR (impact of drugs on women and girls)
2026-03-31
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has issued a call for input to inform the drafting process of a report on “the impact of drug policies on the rights of women and girls.”

ACHPR, Call for information on prisons and conditions of detention
2026-03-31
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) is gathering information to contribute to secondary data collection process under the Study on Prisons, Conditions of detention in Africa. Through its Special Mechanism on Prisons, Conditions of Detention and Police Action in Africa, the Commission has officially commenced the process of secondary data collection for its continental study on prisons and conditions of detention. This study, anchored on Resolution ACHPR/Res.557 (LXXV) 2023, and Article 6 of the African Charter, seeks to identify the root causes of human rights violations in prisons and places of detention, and to provide practical recommendations for reform and paradigm shift across Africa. Email submissions to achpr.SMPrisons@africanunion.org.

Deadline for Requesting to Attend WGEID Session
2026-04-03 | Abidjan, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
The UN Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) is scheduled to hold its 139th session in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire in May 2026. Those interested in meeting with the experts of the Working Group during the session should notify the Secretariat at the UN OHCHR via e-mail: hrc-wg-eid@un.org. Deadline April 3.

Call for Input, UN IE to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER)
2026-04-06
The UN’s International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER) is calling for inputs to inform an upcoming visit to Colombia.

Deadline to Register for PFPAD
2026-04-08
The 5th session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD) will take place in Geneva, Switzerland starting April 14. All interested participants must register through the UN’s Indico system by 11:59PM (Central European Time) on Wednesday, April 8.

Call for Input, UN IE to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER)
2026-04-10
The UN’s International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER) is calling for inputs to inform an upcoming report on systemic racism against Africans and people of African descent in the enforcement of drug laws and policies.

UPR, Civil Society Submissions Due
2026-04-10
Written submissions from civil society due regarding the October 2026 Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Suriname, Greece, Samoa, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Hungary, Papua New Guinea, Tajikistan, United Republic of Tanzania, Antigua and Barbuda, Eswatini, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Ireland, and United States of America.*
*(from the civil society participation webpage) “IMPORTANT NOTICE: Regarding the review of the United States of America . . . only those organizations that contributed to the 2025 pre-session UPR reports of the USA will be invited to submit an update . . . .”

Call for Input, UN SR on violence against women and girls
2026-04-10
The UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls has issued a call for input on violence against older women to inform their report and recommendations to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Call for Input, OHCHR (national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities)
2026-04-13
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has issued a call for input to inform the 2026 report of the Secretary-General on the Rights of Persons belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities, to be presented at the 81st session of the General Assembly. The High Commissioner is seeking relevant information to ensure the realization of the rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities.

Call for Input, UN EM on the Right to Development (EMRTD)
2026-04-15
The Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development (EMRTD) has issued a call for input from diverse stakeholders regarding the role of peace and security as conditions for the full enjoyment of human rights and the right to development.

Call for Input, UN SR on the right to development
2026-04-17
The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development has issued a call for input to inform the 2026 thematic report on the right to development in the following themes: to the Human Rights Council “Participation in development” and to the United Nations General Assembly “Peace for development.”

Call for Input, OHCHR (combating intolerance against persons based on religion or belief)
2026-04-20
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has issued a call for input to inform the 2026 report of the Secretary-General on combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief.

Call for Input, OHCHR (elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance)
2026-04-30
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is seeking information related to “concrete actions for the elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and the comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, covering the period from June 2025 to June 2026.”

Call for Input, UN SR on truth, justice and reparation
2026-04-30
The UN Special Rapporteur on truth, justice and reparation has issued a call for input to prepare for its country visit to Nepal to address the human rights violations committed during the 1996-2006 civil war.
