Zero Tolerance for FGM Day
2026-02-06
The World Health Organization’s International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation is observed on February 6.

World Day of Social Justice
2026-02-20
World Day of Social Justice is observed on February 20.

Voices, Rights, Action: Standing with Roma and Travellers
2026-02-23 - 2026-03-03 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
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.
From 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.

Zero Discrimination Day
2026-03-01
Zero Discrimination Day is observed on March 1.

International Women's Day
2026-03-08
The United Nations International Women’s Day is observed on March 8.

Annual Day on the Rights of the Child (UN Human Rights Council)
2026-03-09 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
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.

Elimination of Race Discrimination
2026-03-21
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is commemorated on March 21 each year.

World Water Day
2026-03-22
World Water Day is commemorated on March 22.

Right to Truth Day
2026-03-24
International Day for the Right to Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is commemorated on March 24.

Slavery Victim Remembrance Day
2026-03-25
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed on March 25.

Mine Awareness Day
2026-04-04
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is observed on April 4.

Rwandan Genocide Remembrance
2026-04-07
Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide is observed on April 7.

World Health Day
2026-04-07
The World Health Organization’s World Health Day is observed on April 7.

International Mother Earth Day
2026-04-22
International Mother Earth Day is observed on April 22.

World Day for Work Safety
2026-04-28
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on April 28.

Chemical Warfare Victims' Day
2026-04-29
Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare is observed on April 29.

WWII Victim Remembrance
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-09
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War is observed on May 8 and 9.

International Day of Families
2026-05-15
International Day of Families is observed on May 15.

World Day Cultural Diversity
2026-05-21
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed on May 21.

Biological Diversity Day
2026-05-22
International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on May 22.

World Oceans Day
2026-06-08
World Oceans Day is observed on June 8.

Day Against Child Labour
2026-06-12
World Day Against Child Labour is observed on June 12.

Desertification and Drought
2026-06-17
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on June 17.

World Refugee Day
2026-06-20
World Refugee Day is observed on June 20.

UN Public Service Day
2026-06-23
United Nations Public Service Day is observed on June 23.

International Widow's Day
2026-06-23
International Widow’s Day is observed on June 23.

Anti Drug Trafficking Day
2026-06-26
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed on June 26.

Torture Victim Support Day
2026-06-26
United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed on June 26.

Nelson Mandela Day
2026-07-18
Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on July 18.

World Day against Trafficking
2026-07-30
The United Nations World Day against Trafficking in Persons is commemorated annually on July 30th.
