Call for Input, OHCHR (missing persons and children)
2026-03-02
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has issued a call for input to inform the Secretary-General’s upcoming report on missing persons and children.

IACHR, Call for information (freedom of expression)
2026-03-02
The Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will prepare a report on the impact of artificial intelligence on human rights in the Americas, including generative artificial intelligence. In this context, the Office of the Special Rapporteur invites civil society organizations, international organizations, human rights defenders, academic institutions, other institutions and interested individuals, as well as private sector companies, to respond, in whole or in part, to the attached questionnaire. Deadline for the submission of written contributions: March 2. Please send responses to cidhexpresion@oas.org and include the following subject line in the email: “Consultation Questionnaire – Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Human Rights in the Americas.” For further information on the issues to be addressed and the requirements and format for submitting written contributions, please review the attached questionnaire.

Human Rights Committee (ICCPR) 145
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-19 | Palais Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland
The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) by its States parties. This Committee is tentatively scheduled to hold its 145th session in Geneva, Switzerland (still to be confirmed). During this session the Committee will consider the reports of Andorra, Canada, Chad, Republic of Moldova, and Slovakia; follow-up reports of Botswana, Cambodia, and Ukraine; lists of issues prior to reporting for Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hungary, Mexico, and Sengal; and a list of issues for Rwanda.
Please note that several of the treaty body webpages currently warn that “due to the United Nations Regular Budget Liquidity Situation,” the agenda, dates, and modality for treaty body sessions may be subject to change. This session is marked on the Committee’s page as yet “to be confirmed.” Once the session is confirmed, those interested in attending in person should be able to register through the UN’s Indico system. More information may also be available by contacting ohchr-tbs@un.org via email.

African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) 80
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-27 | Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic of
The African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) will convene for its 80th Ordinary Session at its Seat in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.

ECtHR Hrg: Tergek v. Turkiye
2026-03-04 | Human Rights Building, Strasbourg, France
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) will hold a hearing in the case of Tergek v. Turkiye (no. 39631/20) at 9:15 am at the Human Rights Building in Strasbourg, France. Court hearings are public and may be viewed via webcast or in person. Pre-registration is required for in-person attendance.

Call for Input, UN WG on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID)
2026-03-06
The UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) has issued a call for submissions to inform their thematic report on enforced disappearances and memorialization.

Call for Input, OHCHR (protecting and promoting civic space)
2026-03-06
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has issued a call for States and civil society to respond to an online survey and share good practices and measures to protect and promote civic space in their countries.

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

Annual Day on the Rights of the Child (UN Human Rights Council)
2026-03-09 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
The UN Human Rights Council’s Annual Day on the Rights of the Child will be celebrated in Geneva, Switzerland with the theme “Rights of the child and the human rights violations of children in armed conflict.” Those who wish to attend this event in person must register through the UN’s Indico system. The UN will also broadcast this event on UN WebTV. A special flyer is available to provide children with information on this event and ways they can participate.

Call for Input, OHCHR (neurotechnology in the administration of justice)
2026-03-09
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has issued a call for input to inform the Secretary General’s upcoming report titled: “Human Rights in the Administration of Justice – Neurotechnology and other emerging technologies.” OHCHR is looking for submissions relating to how neurotechnology is being utilized in both civil and criminal justice administration.

Call for Input, OHCHR (preventing adolescent pregnancy)
2026-03-09
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has issued a call for input to inform the preparation of a report on “accelerating progress towards preventing adolescent girls’ pregnancy.”

Call for Input, UN SR on the human rights of internally displaced persons
2026-03-09
The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons has issued a call for input to inform a thematic report examining how international humanitarian law is applied in practice to protect internally displaced persons in armed conflict.

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) 195
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-13 | Hotel Intercontinental, 14 Calle 2-51, Zona 10, Guatemala City, Guatemala
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is holding its 195th Period of Sessions in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
The 195th Period of Sessions will include thematic hearings on the following themes:

Situation of judicial officers
Human rights of Roma peoples
Effects of practices aimed at changing sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression
Impact of illegal mining on economic, social, cultural, and environmental rights

The full schedule of hearings for the session is available on the IACHR website.
Additionally, the IACHR will hold an open dialogue with civil society organizations to hear about the human rights situation in the region and challenges facing the Inter-American system on March 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be open to the public and held in person. Those interested in making a 3-minute intervention must register through the form available on the IACHR webpage by March 2. Participation in the open dialogue is in person only.

Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 186
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-13
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) will hold its 186th Ordinary Session.

Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) 30
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-19 | Palais Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland
The Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) is scheduled to hold its 30th session in Geneva, Switzerland. During this session the CED will consider first reports from Malawi and Samoa; reports on additional information from Ecuador and Iraq; lists of issues for Cabo Verde, Denmark, and lists of themes on additional information for Colombia, Kazakhstan, and Lithuania. According to the Information Note for civil society organizations actors, registration for in-person attendance will open on February 16. All public meetings of the Committee are also generally webcast live at http://webtv.un.org/.
Please note that several of the treaty body webpages currently warn that “due to the United Nations Regular Budget Liquidity Situation,” the agenda, dates and modality of treaty body sessions may be subject to change. More information may be available by checking the UN’s Indico calendar or by contacting ohchr-tbs@un.org via email.

Session, Commission on the Status of Women 70
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-19 | UN Headquarters, UN Headquarters, New York, NY, United States
The 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The session will thematically focus on ensuring access to justice for women and girls and review the agreed upon conclusions of the 65th session regarding women’s full and effective participation and decision making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence, for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.

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.

Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) 34
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-27 | Palais Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is scheduled to hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland. During this session the CRPD will consider initial reports from Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Liberia, Marshall Islands, Pakistan, Samoa; lists of issues for Colombia, Iceland, Ireland, Panama, and Trinidad and Tobago; and lists of issues prior to reporting for Cyprus, and Luxembourg. Despite the UN’s liquidity situation, these dates are confirmed. An information note for stakeholders, and a Program of Work should soon be available on the session page. Registration for in-person attendance should open the week of February 16. All public meetings of the Committee are also generally webcast live at http://webtv.un.org/.

Call for Input, OHCHR (excessive use of force against people of African descent)
2026-03-13
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is seeking input to aid in the preparation of its 2026 report on “Promotion and protection of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Africans and of people of African descent against excessive use of force and other human rights violations by law enforcement officers through transformative change for racial justice and equality,” pursuant to UN Human Rights Council Resolution 47/21.

Call for Input, UN SR on the right to health
2026-03-13
The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health has issued a call for input in preparation for her visit to the Maldives.

Call for Input, OHCHR (persons with albinism)
2026-03-13
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is seeking input on the social development challenges faced by persons with albinism.

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. The call for input provides a full list of the key questions the rapporteur seeks to address and directs members of civil society to an online survey that may facilitate their responses.

Call for Input, OHCHR (human rights defenders and new technologies)
2026-03-15
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has issued a call for input to inform the report of the Commissioner pursuant to HRC resolution 58/23 on “Human rights defenders and new and emerging technologies: protecting human rights defenders, including women human rights defenders, in the digital age.”

Call for Input, UN SR on contemporary forms of racism
2026-03-16
The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism is calling for inputs to prepare for a visit to Canada in September 2026.

Call for Input, UN SR on Eritrea
2026-03-16
The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea has issued a call for input to inform his 2026 report on the situation of human rights in Eritrea to the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Call for Input, UN SR on climate change
2026-03-16
The UN Special Rapporteur on climate change is inviting young people to respond to a questionnaire designed for young people up to age 25.
There is a separate questionnaire for children under age 18. Any young person over age 18 is welcome to choose that one instead, if they prefer.
Consultation of adults older than 25 has already closed.

European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) 354
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-20 | Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
The European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) will hold its 354th session at its headquarters in Strasbourg, France. The agenda and synopsis of the session will be posted on the Committee’s webpage after the conclusion of the session.

Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 187
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-20 | Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) will hold its 187th Ordinary Session in Brasilia, Brazil.

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.

Visit to Brazil, UN WG on Migrants
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-27 | Colombia, Colombia
The UN Special Rapporteur on Migrants is scheduled to visit Brazil March 16 to 27.
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