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Meeting of CED States Parties
2023-06-12
The States parties to the Convention on Enforced Disappearances will meet on June 12 in New York.

World Oceans Day
2023-06-08
World Oceans Day is observed on June 8.

SPT General Day of Discussion
2023-06-08
On June 8, the SPT will hold a day of general discussion, in hybrid format, on its draft General Comment on Article 4 (obligations concerning preventive visits to ‚Äúplaces of detention‚Äù) of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture.

SPT 50th Session
2023-06-05 - 2023-06-16
The Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) will convene privately for its 50th Session, from June 5 to 16, in Geneva.

Annual Mtg Treaty Body Chairs
2023-05-29 - 2023-06-02
The Chairpersons of the UN human rights treaty bodies will hold their annual meeting in New York from May 29 to June 2.

Biological Diversity Day
2023-05-22
International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on May 22.

World Day Cultural Diversity
2023-05-21
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed on May 21.

International Day of Families
2023-05-15
International Day of Families is observed on May 15.

WWII Victim Remembrance
2023-05-08 - 2023-05-09
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War is observed on May 8 and 9.

Chemical Warfare Victims' Day
2023-04-29
Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare is observed on April 29.

World Day for Work Safety
2023-04-28
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on April 28.

International Mother Earth Day
2023-04-22
International Mother Earth Day is observed on April 22.

World Health Day
2023-04-07
The World Health Organization’s World Health Day is observed on April 7.

Rwandan Genocide Remembrance
2023-04-07
Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide is observed on April 7.

Mine Awareness Day
2023-04-04
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is observed on April 4.

ECtHR Hrg: KlimaSeniorinnen
2023-03-29
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights will hold a hearing in the case of Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland.

ECtHR Hrg: Carme v. France
2023-03-29
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights will hold a hearing in the case of Car√™me v. France.

CMW 36th Session
2023-03-27 - 2023-04-06
The Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families (CMW) will hold its 36th Session from March 27 to April 6. During the session, it will hold constructive dialogues with El Salvador, Morocco, Nigeria, and the Philippines concerning their implementation of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families. The CMW will adopt lists of issues prior to reporting for Niger and Seychelles. Its agenda also includes discussion of efforts to promote the Convention.

Slavery Victim Remembrance Day
2023-03-25
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed on March 25.

Right to Truth Day
2023-03-24
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
2023-03-22
World Water Day is commemorated on March 22.

Elimination of Race Discrimination
2023-03-21
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is commemorated on March 21 each year.

ECSR 333rd Session
2023-03-20 - 2023-03-24
The European Committee of Social Rights will hold its 333rd Session from March 20 to 24. The agenda is not yet online. A synopsis will be posted following the session.

CED 24th Session
2023-03-20 - 2023-03-31
The Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) will hold its 24th Session from March 20 to 31, in person, in Geneva. The CED will review Costa Rica and Zambia, and adopt lists of issues for its review of Benin, Malta, and Norway. Its programme of work also includes dialogues with Germany and Argentina concerning their reports on additional information.

ECtHR Hrg: CGAS v. Switzerland
2023-03-15
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights will hold a hearing in the case of Communaut√© genevoise d’action syndicale (CGAS) v. Switzerland.

International Women's Day
2023-03-08
The United Nations International Women’s Day is observed on March 8.

IACHR 186th Period of Sessions
2023-03-06 - 2023-03-10
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 186th Period of Sessions from March 6 to 10, in person, in Los Angeles, United States of America. On each day of the session, the IACHR will hold public hearings concerning pending cases and issues of concern, in accordance with the schedule of hearings. The hearings will be livestreamed on the IACHR‚Äôs YouTube channel and other social media accounts. On March 10, the IACHR will hold a meeting with civil society members on the human rights situation in the United States.

CRPD 28th Session
2023-03-06 - 2023-03-24
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 28th Session, in person, from March 6 to 24. The CRPD will review Angola, Argentina, Georgia, Peru, Togo, and Tunisia concerning their implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Its agenda also includes swearing in newly-elected members and selecting its bureau.

Zero Discrimination Day
2023-03-01
Zero Discrimination Day is observed on March 1.

ECtHR Hrg: Humpert v. Germany
2023-03-01
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights will hold a hearing in the case of Humpert and Others v. Germany.
