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Human Rights Calendar
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Call for Input, UN SR on summary, extrajudicial or arbitrary executions
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on summary, extrajudicial or arbitrary executions has […]
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Call for Input, UN IE on sexual orientation and gender identity (IE SOGI)
DeadlineThe UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination […]
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Call for Input, UN WG on the use of mercenaries
DeadlineThe UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries as […]
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Zero Discrimination Day
Zero Discrimination Day is observed on March 1.
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Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT), Special Fund Applications Due
DeadlineThe UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) is calling […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (missing persons and children)
DeadlineThe UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
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IACHR, Call for information (freedom of expression)
DeadlineThe Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression […]
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Human Rights Committee (ICCPR) 145
Palais Wilson Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that […]
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African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) 80
Arusha Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic ofMechanism Session (Public)The African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) will […]
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ECtHR Hrg: Tergek v. Turkiye
Human Rights Building Strasbourg, FranceHearingsThe Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights […]
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Call for Input, UN WG on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID)
DeadlineThe UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (protecting and promoting civic space)
DeadlineThe UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
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International Women’s Day
The United Nations International Women's Day is observed on March […]
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Annual Day on the Rights of the Child (UN Human Rights Council)
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandThe UN Human Rights Council's Annual Day on the Rights […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (neurotechnology in the administration of justice)
DeadlineThe UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (preventing adolescent pregnancy)
DeadlineThe UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on the human rights of internally displaced persons
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally […]
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Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) 195
Hotel Intercontinental 14 Calle 2-51, Zona 10, Guatemala City, GuatemalaMechanism Session (Public)The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is holding its […]
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Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 186
Mechanism Session (Public)The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) will hold its […]
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Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) 30
Palais Wilson Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) is scheduled to hold its 30th session in Geneva, […]
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Session, Commission on the Status of Women 70
UN Headquarters UN Headquarters, New York, NY, United StatesConferences & TrainingsThe 70th session of the Commission on the Status of […]
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Visit to Mexico, UN SR on toxics and human rights
Mexico , MexicoCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights is […]
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Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) 34
Palais Wilson Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (excessive use of force against people of African descent)
DeadlineThe UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on the right to health
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health has […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (persons with albinism)
DeadlineThe UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on unilateral coercive measures
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of the […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (human rights defenders and new technologies)
DeadlineThe UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on contemporary forms of racism
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism is calling for inputs to prepare […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on Eritrea
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on climate change
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on climate change is inviting young […]
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European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) 354
Strasbourg Strasbourg, FranceMechanism Session (Public)The European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) will hold its […]
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Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 187
Brasilia Brasilia, BrazilMechanism Session (Public)The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) will hold its […]
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Visit to Colombia, UN WG on the use of mercenaries
Colombia , ColombiaCountry VisitsThe UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries will […]
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Visit to Brazil, UN WG on Migrants
Colombia , ColombiaCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on Migrants is scheduled to visit […]
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Call for Contributions, UN WG on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID)
DeadlineThe UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (terrorism and human rights)
DeadlineThe UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on the rights of Indigenous Peoples
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples […]
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Elimination of Race Discrimination
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is commemorated […]
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World Water Day
World Water Day is commemorated on March 22.
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Call for Inputs, UN WG on the use of mercenaries
DeadlineThe UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries as […]
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Call for Inputs, UN WG on the use of mercenaries
DeadlineThe UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries as […]
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Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineIn preparation for its 117th session, the Committee on the […]
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Session, UN EM to Advance Racial Justice & Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER) 5
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality […]
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Session, UN WG on arbitrary detentions 105
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detentions is scheduled to […]
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*POSTPONED* Visit to Morocco, UN SR on torture
Morocco , MoroccoCountry VisitsThe visit of the UN Special Rapporteur on torture to […]
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Right to Truth Day
International Day for the Right to Truth concerning Gross Human […]
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ECtHR Hrg: Kavala v. Turkiye
Human Rights Building Strasbourg, FranceHearingsThe Grand Chamber of the ECtHR will hold another hearing […]
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Slavery Victim Remembrance Day
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (elections)
DeadlineThe UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
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AfCHPR, Observations on Advisory Opinion Request Due
DeadlineThe African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) is […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on the human right to a healthy environment
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to a healthy environment has […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on the right to development
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development has […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (impact of drugs on women and girls)
DeadlineThe UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
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ACHPR, Call for information on prisons and conditions of detention
DeadlineThe African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) is […]
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ACERWC, Deadline for Side Event Applications, 47th Ord. Session
DeadlineThe African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare […]
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Deadline for Requesting to Attend WGEID Session
Abidjan Abidjan, Côte d'IvoireDeadlineThe UN Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) […]
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Mine Awareness Day
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action […]
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Call for Input, UN IE to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER)
DeadlineThe UN's International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice […]
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Rwandan Genocide Remembrance
Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide […]
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World Health Day
The World Health Organization's World Health Day is observed on […]
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Deadline to Register for PFPAD
DeadlineThe 5th session of the UN Permanent Forum on People […]
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UN Conference on Humanitarian Action, Remedy, and Responsibility in unilateral sanctions environment
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandConferences & TrainingsThe UN will be holding a Conference on Humanitarian Action, […]
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Call for Input, UN EM to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER)
DeadlineThe UN's International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice […]
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UPR, Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineWritten submissions from civil society due regarding the October 2026 […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on violence against women and girls
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on contemporary forms of racism
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism has […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on contemporary forms of racism
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism has […]
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Deadline, statements & panel requests – ACHPR 87
Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre Banjul, GambiaDeadlineThe African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) will […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities)
DeadlineThe UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (People of African Descent and excessive force)
DeadlineThe UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
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Session, UN WG on the use of mercenaries
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries as […]
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Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 188
Mechanism Session (Public)The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to […]
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Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) 117
Palais Wilson Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is […]
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Committee Against Torture (CAT) 84
Palais Wilson Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Committee Against Torture (CAT) is scheduled to hold its […]
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United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD) 5
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandConferences & TrainingsThe 5th session of the UN Permanent Forum on People […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (intimidation and reprisals for UN cooperation)
DeadlineThe UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on the right to development
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development has […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (Second International Decade for People of African Descent)
DeadlineThe UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
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African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) 47
Maseru Maseru, LesothoMechanism Session (Public)According to the Communiqué on its 46th Ordinary Session, the […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (combating intolerance against persons based on religion or belief)
DeadlineThe UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
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United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) 25
Conferences & TrainingsThe 25th annual session of the UN Permanent Forum on […]
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International Mother Earth Day
International Mother Earth Day is observed on April 22.
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Eradicating Poverty Beyond Growth: A Global Roadmap for a New Economy
International Labour Organization (ILO) Geneva, SwitzerlandConferences & TrainingsThe UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights […]
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Call for Input, intergovernmental working group on older persons (IGWG)
DeadlineThe UN Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) has issued a call for […]
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Registration Deadline, Ad Hoc Committee on the Elaboration of Complementary Standards to ICERD 16
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandDeadlineThe first part of the 16th session of the Ad Hoc […]
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IACHR, Deadline for requesting public hearings – 196th Period of Sessions
DeadlineThe Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is holding its […]
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Deadline, registration to participate – ACHPR 87
Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre Banjul, GambiaDeadlineThe African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) will […]
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Ad Hoc Committee on the Elaboration of Complementary Standards to ICERD 16
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The first part of the 16th session of the Ad Hoc […]
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World Day for Work Safety
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed […]
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Chemical Warfare Victims’ Day
Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare is […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on truth, justice and reparation
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on truth, justice and reparation has […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on the rights of persons with disabilities
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights […]
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Call for Input, Human Rights Council Advisory Committee
DeadlineThe UN Human Rights Council Advisory Committee is seeking views […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on the right to education
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education has […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on the right to education
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education has […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on the rights to water and sanitation
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to water and […]
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Call for Input, UN WG on business and human rights
DeadlineThe UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights has […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on climate change
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on climate change has issued a […]
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Call for Input, Human Rights Council Advisory Committee
DeadlineThe UN Human Rights Council Advisory Committee has issued a […]
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Call for Input, Human Rights Council Advisory Committee
DeadlineThe UN Human Rights Council Advisory Committee has issued a […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (progress toward ending child, early and forced marriage)
DeadlineThe Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
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Call for input, UN SR on freedom of religion or belief
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on on freedom of religion or belief has […]
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World Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day is observed on May 3.
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Session, UN WG on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) 139
Abidjan Abidjan, Côte d'IvoireMechanism Session (Public)The 139th session of the UN Working Group on Enforced […]
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Call for input, UN SR on independence of judges and lawyers
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers has […]
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Call for Input, Human Rights Council Advisory Committee
DeadlineThe UN Human Rights Council Advisory Committee has issued a […]
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Call for input, UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (IE SOGI)
DeadlineThe UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (IE […]
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Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 189
Panama Latin-American Parliament, Ave. Principal de Amador, Panama, PanamaMechanism Session (Public)The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to […]
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Visit to Colombia, UN International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER)
Colombia , ColombiaCountry VisitsThe UN's International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice […]
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Universal Periodic Review 52
Mechanism Session (Public)The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) will […]
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OHCHR, World Press Freedom Day
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandConferences & TrainingsThe Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) […]
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Session, Group of Independent Eminent Experts on the Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action 12
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The UN's Group of Independent Eminent Experts on the Implementation […]
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Visit to Kazakhstan, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development
Kazakhstan , KazakhstanCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development will visit […]
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Call for Input, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee)
DeadlineThe Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance)
DeadlineThe UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
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WWII Victim Remembrance
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their […]
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Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineIn preparation for its 118th session, the Committee on the […]
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Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 190
Costa Rica Avenida 10, Calles 47 y 49, Los Yoses, San Pedro, San José, Costa RicaMechanism Session (Public)The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to […]
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Session, UN WG Business & Human Rights 43
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights is […]
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Call for Input, Committee on the Protection of the Rights of Migrant Workers (CMW)
DeadlineThe Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All […]
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International Day of Families
International Day of Families is observed on May 15.
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Call for Input, Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)
DeadlineThe UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) […]
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Call for Input, Human Rights Council Advisory Committee
DeadlineThe UN Human Rights Council Advisory Committee has issued a […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (human rights of women and children in conflict and post-conflict situations)
DeadlineThe UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights […]
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