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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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Visit to Finland, UN IE on international solidarity
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-28 | Finland, Finland
The UN Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity will visit Finland.

Visit to Honduras, UN SR on racism
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-28 | Honduras, Honduras
The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism will visit Honduras.

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

Visit to Republic of Korea, UN SR on violence against women and girls
2026-05-11 - 2026-05-20 | Republic of Korea, Korea, Republic of
The UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls will visit the Republic of Korea.

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.

Call for Input, UN IE on international solidarity
2026-05-01
The UN Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity has issued a call for input to inform her upcoming visit to Finland. She will present her full report to the UN Human Rights Council in June 2026.

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

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

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

United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) 25
2026-04-20 - 2026-05-01
The 25th annual session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) will take place at UN Headquarters in New York. This year’s theme will be “Ensuring Indigenous Peoples’ health, including in the context of conflict.” A proposed agenda is available on the session webpage. Participation in the UNPFII is open to Member States, the UN and other intergovernmental organizations, Indigenous Peoples’ Organizations (IPOs), accredited academia, and Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) in consultative status with ECOSOC. Indigenous parliamentarians and National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) may also be invited to attend.
All who wish to participate in the forum must obtain accreditation and register by the following deadlines:

Accreditation must be requested via the UN’s iCSO system by January 30, 2026.
Accredited participants must register via the UN’s Indico system by February 27, 2026.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Call for Contributions, UN WG on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID)
2026-03-20
The UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) has issued a call for contributions to inform its follow-up report on its country visit to Uruguay in 2022. Specifically, the WGEID is seeking observations from members of civil society on Uruguay’s progress in implementing the recommendations provided by the working group pursuant to the country visit.
