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Enforced Disappearances Day
2026-08-30
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed on August 30.

Day against Nuclear Tests
2026-08-29
International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed on August 29.

World Humanitarian Day
2026-08-19
World Humanitarian Day is observed on August 19.

Visit to Guatemala, UN WG on business and human rights
2026-08-18 - 2026-08-28 | Guatemala, Guatemala
The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights will visit Guatemala.

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.

International Youth Day
2026-08-12
International Youth Day is observed on August 12.

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.

Indigenous Peoples Day
2026-08-09
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on August 9.

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.

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).

Call for Input, UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
2026-07-31
The UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine is seeking information and documentation, preferably by July 31, 2026, relevant to its investigation of alleged violations and abuses of human rights, violations of international humanitarian law and related crimes in the context of the aggression against Ukraine by the Russian Federation. The call for submissions contains further instructions on how to share this information and specifies issues that are of particular interest to the Commission of Inquiry (with regard to both countries):

Violations and crimes targeting children, including (1) deportations or transfers of children, (2) military indoctrination, (3) changes of curricula, and (4) the use of children by intelligence services
Recruitment of third country nationals to serve in the armed forces or in weapon factories and networks operating such recruitment
Impacts of attacks on energy infrastructure on civilians, leading to suffering, degradation of living conditions, or displacement.

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

Visit to Guatemala, UN WG on discrimination against women and girls
2026-07-22 - 2026-07-31 | Guatemala, Guatemala
The UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls will visit Guatemala.

Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), Civil Society Submissions Due
2026-07-20
In preparation for its 118th 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 Colombia, India, Kuwait, and Spain. Deadline July 20.
Please use the OHCHR Submission Online System.

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

UPR, Civil Society Submissions Due
2026-07-17
Written submissions from civil society are due regarding the January-February 2027 Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Togo, Syrian Arab Republic, Iceland, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Zimbabwe, Lithuania, Uganda, Timor-Leste, Republic of Moldova, South Sudan, Haiti, Sudan, Ukraine, and Myanmar.

Call for Input, UN EM on the Right to Development (EMRTD)
2026-07-15
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.
The deadline for this call for input was originally in April 2026, but has been extended.

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.

EMRIP 19, Registration Deadline
2026-07-03 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
The UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) will hold its 19th session in Geneva, Switzerland in July 2026. Those interested in participating in person must register through the UN’s Indico system by July 3.

Call for Input, UN SR on counter-terrorism and human rights
2026-07-01
The UN Special Rapporteur on counter-terrorism and human rights has issued a call for input to inform an upcoming thematic report on “Counter-terrorism law, organized crime and human rights”, to be presented to the General Assembly in October 2026.

Call for Comments, Human Rights Committee (ICCPR)
2026-06-30
The Human Rights Committee has issued a call for comments on its on the draft General Comment No. 38 on article 22 (right to freedom of association) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).

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.

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

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

Visit to Guatemala, UN WG on enforced or involuntary disappearances
2026-06-23 - 2026-07-02 | Guatemala, Guatemala
The UN Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances is scheduled to visit Guatemala.

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

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

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

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

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.
