Center for Global Law and Justice | Resource Hub

Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 182
2025-10-27 - 2025-10-31
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) will hold its 182nd Ordinary Session.

Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 183
2025-11-05 - 2025-11-06
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) will hold its 183rd Ordinary Session.

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) 194
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-21
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is holding its 194th Period of Sessions from November 10 to 21. The 194th Period of Sessions will include two thematic regional hearings which will take place at the University of Miami, Florida, United States. The first of these thematic hearings will take place on November 18 and will “focus on the challenges posed by the recruitment of children and adolescents by organized crime in the region.” The second thematic hearing will take place on November 21 and will focus on “the role of fiscal and economic policy in combating poverty and structural inequality in the Americas.” The deadline for registering to participate in these two hearings has passed. However, those not selected to speak are still encouraged to submit relevant written documentation and information on the topics to be discussed.
The IACHR will also host a meeting with representatives of civil society on November 18, also in Miami. This meeting does not have a specific theme. Its objective is to create a space for open dialogue between the Commission and members of civil society. The meeting will be conducted in Spanish. Those wishing to participate must register through the electronic form available in Spanish and English by November 10, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Washington, D.C. time). According to the Commission’s website, persons unable to register through the electronic form will have the opportunity to do so in person on site.

African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) 79
2025-11-10 - 2025-12-05 | Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic of
The African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) will convene for its 79th Ordinary Session at its Seat in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.

IACtHR, Observations on Advisory Opinion Request Due
2025-11-17
The Republic of Guatemala has presented to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) a request for an advisory opinion on Democracy and its protection under the Inter-American System of Human Rights. The Court has issued a call for submissions of written observations, which should be sent to the following email: tramite@corteidh.or.cr.
(The Court extended the deadline for submissions in September 2025. The new deadline for submissions is November 17, 2025.)

Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 184
2025-11-17 - 2025-12-05
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) will hold its 184th Ordinary Session.

ECtHR Hrg: Grande Oriente d’Italia v. Italy
2025-11-19 | Human Rights Building, Strasbourg, France
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) will hold a hearing in the case of Grande Oriente d’Italia v. Italy (no. 29550/17) at 9:15 am at the Human Rights Building in Strasbourg, France. Court hearings are public and may be viewed via webcast or in person. Pre-registration is required for in-person attendance.

African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) 46
2025-11-26 - 2025-12-06 | Maseru, Maseru, Lesotho
The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) is scheduled to hold its 46th Ordinary Session. This session will bring together experts, stakeholders, and representatives from across the continent to discuss the state of child rights in Africa, review reports from member states, and engage in dialogue on enhancing the welfare and protection of children. Those interested in participating in person may register on the Committee’s webpage. Alternatively, participants may also register to attend the session via Zoom.

European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) 352
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-05
The European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) will hold its 352nd Session. The agenda and synopsis of the session will be posted on the Committee’s webpage after the conclusion of the session.

ECtHR Hrg: Kuijt v. the Netherlands
2026-01-21 | Human Rights Building, Strasbourg, France
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) will hold a hearing in the case of Kuijt v. the Netherlands (no. 19365/19) at 9:15 am at the Human Rights Building in Strasbourg, France. Court hearings are public and may be viewed via webcast or in person. Pre-registration is required for in-person attendance.

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. The court has specifically made clear that the request for leave should be submitted first.

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

African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) 47
2026-04-15 - 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 15 to 25, 2026. The Committee generally provides a mechanism for registering to participate in the session on its webpage. Alternatively, participants may also register to attend the session via Zoom.
