Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 187
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-20 | Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) will hold its 187th Ordinary Session in Brasilia, Brazil.

Session, UN EM to Advance Racial Justice & Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER) 5
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-27 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
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.

Session, UN WG on arbitrary detentions 105
2026-03-23 - 2026-04-01 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detentions is scheduled to hold its 105th session from March 23 to April 1 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Session, UN WG on the use of mercenaries
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-17 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
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.

Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 188
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-24
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to hold its 188th session.

Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) 117
2026-04-13 - 2026-05-01 | Palais Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is scheduled to hold its 117th session from April 13 to May 1. During this session, the CERD will consider State reports from Burkina Faso, Cuba, Cyprus, Serbia, Slovenia, Uzbekistan, and Tonga; and follow-up reports from Albania, Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Qatar, and Turkmenistan. A provisional agenda and a program of work are available on the session page. Guidance for civil society, NGOs, and NHRIs is available on the Committee’s webpage. Registration is open for all in-person attendees. All public meetings of the Committee are also generally webcast live on UN WebTV.

Committee Against Torture (CAT) 84
2026-04-13 - 2026-05-01 | Palais Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland
The Committee Against Torture (CAT) is scheduled to hold its 84th session from April 13 to May 1. During this session the CAT will consider State reports from Gabon, Italy, Pakistan, and Tajikistan; and lists of issues prior to reporting for Brazil, Colombia, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, and Switzerland. A Program of Work and an information note for civil society actors are available on the session page. Registration for in-person attendance is open via the UN’s Indico platform. All public meetings of the Committee are also generally webcast live on UN WebTV.

African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) 47
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-25 | Maseru, Maseru, Lesotho
According to the Communiqué on its 46th Ordinary Session, the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) is scheduled to hold its 47th Ordinary Session from April 17 to 25, 2026. The process for requesting accreditation to participate is now open on the Committee’s webpage. Alternatively, participants may also register to attend the session via Zoom.

African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) 87
2026-04-24 - 2026-05-20 | Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, Banjul, Gambia
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) will hold its 87th Ordinary Session from April 24 to May 20 in Banjul, Gambia. The public portion of the session will be from May 11 to 20. The agenda and other session documents are available on the session page. The Ordinary Session will also be live-streamed on the Commission’s YouTube channel.

Ad Hoc Committee on the Elaboration of Complementary Standards to ICERD 16
2026-04-27 - 2026-05-01 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
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.
The 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.
NGOs 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.

Session, UN WG on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) 139
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-08 | Abidjan, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
The 139th session of the UN Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) is scheduled to take place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire from 4 to 8 May 2026.
To request a meeting with the experts of the Working Group at the next session, please contact the Secretariat at the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva (e-mail: hrc-wg-eid@un.org) by 3 April 2026.

Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 189
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-08 | Panama, Latin-American Parliament, Ave. Principal de Amador, Panama, Panama
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to hold its 189th session in Panama. During this session, the Court will hold public hearings in three cases, and will also hold a seminar relating to its recent advisory opinion recognizing care as a human right. The public hearings may be viewed via livestream on the Court’s YouTube channel.

Universal Periodic Review 52
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-15
The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) will hold its 52nd session from May 4 to 15 to conduct the fourth cycle reviews for Namibia, Niger, Mozambique, Estonia, Paraguay, Belgium, Denmark, Palau, Somalia, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Latvia, Sierra Leone, and Singapore.
All UPR meetings can generally be watched live on UN WebTV.

Session, Group of Independent Eminent Experts on the Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action 12
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-08 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
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.

Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 190
2026-05-11 - 2026-05-15 | Costa Rica, Avenida 10, Calles 47 y 49, Los Yoses, San Pedro, San José, Costa Rica
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to hold its 190th session. Agenda and additional information forthcoming.

Session, UN WG Business & Human Rights 43
2026-05-11 - 2026-05-15 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights is scheduled to hold its 43rd session in Geneva.

Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW) 42
2026-05-28 - 2026-06-12 | Palais Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland
The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers (CMW) is scheduled to hold its 42nd session 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 adopt a report in relation to 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 organizations to engage with the Committee during the session. Those wishing to attend in person must register individually online through the Indico system. All public meetings will also be webcast on UN Web TV.

African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) 81
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-26 | Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic of
The African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) will convene for its 81st Ordinary Session at its Seat in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.

Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 191
2026-06-03 - 2026-06-19 | Costa Rica, Avenida 10, Calles 47 y 49, Los Yoses, San Pedro, San José, Costa Rica
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to hold its 191st session. Agenda and additional information forthcoming.

Human Rights Council 62
2026-06-15 - 2026-07-10 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
The UN Human Rights Council, an intergovernmental deliberative body, is scheduled to hold its 62nd regular session in Geneva, Switzerland.
For information on accreditation and ways to participate in the Human Rights Council’s sessions, visit the Council’s page on NGO participation.

Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 192
2026-06-29 - 2026-08-03 | Costa Rica, Avenida 10, Calles 47 y 49, Los Yoses, San Pedro, San José, Costa Rica
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to hold its 192nd session. Agenda and additional information forthcoming.

Session, UN EM on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) 19
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-17 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
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.
Some deadlines to keep in mind are as follows:

The deadline for requesting side events is May 30.
Language interpretation services can be requested between June 1-10.
Those interested in participating in person must register through the UN’s Indico system by July 3.

Individuals who are unable to participate in person may watch the meetings via UN Web TV.

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) 196
2026-08-03 - 2026-08-07 | Washington DC, Washington, DC, United States
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is holding its 196th Period of Sessions in Washington, DC.
Requests for public hearings may be filed from April 3 to April 24. Requests for hearings are to be filed through the electronic system available in the four languages of the Organization of American States (English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French).

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) 196
2026-08-03 - 2026-08-07 | Hotel Intercontinental, 14 Calle 2-51, Zona 10, Guatemala City, Guatemala
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is holding its 196th Period of Sessions in Washington, DC.

Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) 118
2026-08-10 - 2026-08-25 | Palais Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is scheduled to hold its 118th session from August 10 to 25. During this session, the CERD will consider State reports from Colombia, India, Kuwait, and Spain. Guidance for civil society, NGOs, and NHRIs is available on the Committee’s webpage. Registration is open for all in-person attendees. All public meetings of the Committee are also generally webcast live on UN WebTV.

Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 193
2026-08-17 - 2026-08-28 | Costa Rica, Avenida 10, Calles 47 y 49, Los Yoses, San Pedro, San José, Costa Rica
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to hold its 193rd session. Agenda and additional information forthcoming.

Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 194
2026-09-07 - 2026-09-11 | Costa Rica, Avenida 10, Calles 47 y 49, Los Yoses, San Pedro, San José, Costa Rica
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to hold its 194th session. Agenda and additional information forthcoming.

Session, UN WG on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) 140
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-23 | Abidjan, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
The 140th session of the UN Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) is scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland.

Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) 31
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-24 | Palais Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland
The Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) is scheduled to hold its 31st session is currently scheduled from 14 – 24 September 2026 (dates to be confirmed). Information soon to come of the programme and deadlines to contribute.
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 of treaty body sessions may be subject to change. More information may be available by checking the UN’s Indico calendar or by contacting ohchr-tbs@un.org via email.

Session, UN WG Business & Human Rights 44
2026-09-21 - 2026-09-25 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights is scheduled to hold its 44th session in Geneva.
Please note that some working group sessions are being postponed due to the ongoing liquidity crisis at the UN.
