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CESCR 73rd Session
2023-02-13 - 2023-03-03
The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) will hold its 73rd Session, in person, from February 13 to March 3. During this session, the CESCR has held constructive dialogues with Cambodia, China, Lithuania, Panama, Portugal, and Yemen concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

World Radio Day
2023-02-13

AfCHPR 68th Ordinary Session
2023-02-20 - 2023-03-17
The African Court on Human and Peoples‚Äô Rights is holding its 68th Ordinary Session from February 20 to March 17 at its seat in Arusha, Tanzania. The Court has not publicly shared any additional information about this session.

World Day of Social Justice
2023-02-20
World Day of Social Justice is observed on February 20.

ACHPR 74th Ordinary Session
2023-02-21 - 2023-03-07
The African Commission on Human and Peoples‚Äô Rights is holding its 74th Ordinary Session, virtually and in private, from February 21 to March 7.

Human Rights Council 52nd
2023-02-27 - 2023-04-04
The UN Human Rights Council is holding its 52nd regular session from February 27 to April 4, in person in Geneva, Switzerland.

Human Rights Committee 137
2023-02-27 - 2023-03-24
The Human Rights Committee will hold its 137th Session from February 27 to March 24. While the Committee will meet in Geneva, it will undertake some activities in hybrid (in-person and virtual) mode. The Committee will consider the reports of Egypt, Panama, Peru, Sri Lanka, Turkmenistan, and Zambia concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

World Water Day
2023-03-22
World Water Day is commemorated on March 22.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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