Call for Input, UN SR on violence against women and girls
2026-02-06
The UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls (SR VAWG) has issued a call for input to inform a thematic report that examines “the forms and manifestations of violence experienced by women and girls because of their status as mothers, including where that status intersects with other grounds.” This report will be presented to the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Visit to Ireland, UN SR on the human right to a healthy environment
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-20 | Ireland, Ireland
The UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to a healthy environment will visit Ireland.

World Pulses Day
2026-02-10

World Radio Day
2026-02-13

Call for Input, UN WG on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances
2026-02-15
The UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances has issued a call for input to inform an upcoming thematic report on enforced disappearances and memorialization. This report will be presented to the Human Rights Council in September 2026 and to the General Assembly in October 2026.

Call for Inputs, UN WG on the use of mercenaries
2026-02-15
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 has issued a call for inputs to inform a thematic report on “the use of mercenaries, mercenary-related actors and private military and/or security companies in organized criminal activities and illicit networks.”

Call for Inputs, UN WG on the use of mercenaries
2026-02-15
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 has issued a call for inputs to inform a thematic report that will examine “the use of technology in the operations and activities of mercenaries, mercenary-related actors, and private military and security companies.”

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

Call for Input, UN WG on Business and Human Rights
2026-02-20
The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights has issued a call for input to inform an upcoming thematic report considering how the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) “has been and should be applied in relation to corporate governance, through consideration of States duties to prevent human rights abuses, the corporate responsibility to respect human rights, and access to effective remedies.” The “particular focus [of the report] will be on director’s duties and the responsibilities of senior executive governance of large businesses (as these impact significantly on small and medium sized businesses).”

Call for Input, OHCHR (mental health of young people)
2026-02-20
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has issued a call for inputs to inform a study on the impact of mental health challenges on the enjoyment of human rights by young people.

Deadline for Registering to Attend UNPFII
2026-02-27
The 25th annual session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) will take place at UN Headquarters in New York starting April 20, 2026.
All who wish to participate in the forum must both obtain accreditation and register. The deadlines are as follows:

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.

Call for Input, UN SR on summary, extrajudicial or arbitrary executions
2026-02-28
The UN Special Rapporteur on summary, extrajudicial or arbitrary executions has issued a call for inputs to inform an upcoming thematic report that “will examine the pain and suffering inflicted at each stage of the process of capital punishment—investigation and trial, death-row conditions, methods of execution, and post-execution practices—and its impact on the condemned person and their family members, including discriminatory patterns, from the perspective of the absolute prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, and the protection of human dignity.” This report will be presented to the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council.

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

International Women's Day
2026-03-08 - 2026-03-09
The United Nations International Women’s Day is observed on March 8.

Visit to Mexico, UN SR on toxics and human rights
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-20 | Mexico, Mexico
The UN Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights is scheduled to visit to Mexico.

Call for Input, UN SR on unilateral coercive measures
2026-03-15
The UN Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of the unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights has issued a call for input to inform her upcoming thematic report on the impact of unilateral coercive measures on the right to food.

Visit to Colombia, UN WG on the use of mercenaries
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-27 | Colombia, Colombia
The UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries will visit Colombia.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) 47
2026-04-15 - 2026-04-25 | Maseru, Maseru, Lesotho
According to the Communiqué on its 46th Ordinary Session, the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) is scheduled to hold its 47th Ordinary Session from April 15 to 25, 2026. The Committee generally provides a mechanism for registering to participate in the session on its webpage. Alternatively, participants may also register to attend the session via Zoom.

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.

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