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Session, UN EM on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) 19
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-17 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
The UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) will hold its 19th session in Geneva, Switzerland. A provisional programme of work and other information is available on the session page.
Some deadlines to keep in mind are as follows:

The deadline for requesting side events is May 30.
Language interpretation services can be requested between June 1-10.
Those interested in participating in person must register through the UN’s Indico system by July 3.

Individuals who are unable to participate in person may watch the meetings via UN Web TV.

Call for Input, UN EM on the Right to Development (EMRTD)
2026-07-15
The Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development (EMRTD) has issued a call for input from diverse stakeholders regarding the role of peace and security as conditions for the full enjoyment of human rights and the right to development.
The deadline for this call for input was originally in April 2026, but has been extended.

UPR, Civil Society Submissions Due
2026-07-17
Written submissions from civil society are due regarding the January-February 2027 Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Togo, Syrian Arab Republic, Iceland, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Zimbabwe, Lithuania, Uganda, Timor-Leste, Republic of Moldova, South Sudan, Haiti, Sudan, Ukraine, and Myanmar.

Nelson Mandela Day
2026-07-18
Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on July 18.

Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), Civil Society Submissions Due
2026-07-20
In preparation for its 118th session, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is accepting civil society reports that may inform its consideration of the regular periodic State reports of Colombia, India, Kuwait, and Spain. Deadline July 20.
Please use the OHCHR Submission Online System.

Visit to Guatemala, UN WG on discrimination against women and girls
2026-07-22 - 2026-07-31 | Guatemala, Guatemala
The UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls will visit Guatemala.

World Day against Trafficking
2026-07-30
The United Nations World Day against Trafficking in Persons is commemorated annually on July 30th.

Call for Input, UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
2026-07-31
The UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine is seeking information and documentation, preferably by July 31, 2026, relevant to its investigation of alleged violations and abuses of human rights, violations of international humanitarian law and related crimes in the context of the aggression against Ukraine by the Russian Federation. The call for submissions contains further instructions on how to share this information and specifies issues that are of particular interest to the Commission of Inquiry (with regard to both countries):

Violations and crimes targeting children, including (1) deportations or transfers of children, (2) military indoctrination, (3) changes of curricula, and (4) the use of children by intelligence services
Recruitment of third country nationals to serve in the armed forces or in weapon factories and networks operating such recruitment
Impacts of attacks on energy infrastructure on civilians, leading to suffering, degradation of living conditions, or displacement.

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) 196
2026-08-03 - 2026-08-07 | Washington DC, Washington, DC, United States
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is holding its 196th Period of Sessions in Washington, DC.
Requests for public hearings may be filed from April 3 to April 24. Requests for hearings are to be filed through the electronic system available in the four languages of the Organization of American States (English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French).

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) 196
2026-08-03 - 2026-08-07 | Hotel Intercontinental, 14 Calle 2-51, Zona 10, Guatemala City, Guatemala
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is holding its 196th Period of Sessions in Washington, DC.

Indigenous Peoples Day
2026-08-09
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on August 9.

Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) 118
2026-08-10 - 2026-08-25 | Palais Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is scheduled to hold its 118th session from August 10 to 25. During this session, the CERD will consider State reports from Colombia, India, Kuwait, and Spain. Guidance for civil society, NGOs, and NHRIs is available on the Committee’s webpage. Registration is open for all in-person attendees. All public meetings of the Committee are also generally webcast live on UN WebTV.

International Youth Day
2026-08-12
International Youth Day is observed on August 12.

Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 193
2026-08-17 - 2026-08-28 | Costa Rica, Avenida 10, Calles 47 y 49, Los Yoses, San Pedro, San José, Costa Rica
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to hold its 193rd session. Agenda and additional information forthcoming.

Visit to Guatemala, UN WG on business and human rights
2026-08-18 - 2026-08-28 | Guatemala, Guatemala
The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights will visit Guatemala.

World Humanitarian Day
2026-08-19
World Humanitarian Day is observed on August 19.

Day against Nuclear Tests
2026-08-29
International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed on August 29.

Enforced Disappearances Day
2026-08-30
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed on August 30.

Victims of Disappearances Day
2026-08-30
The UN International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed on August 30.

Call for Input, UN IE on international solidarity
2026-09-01
The UN Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity has issued a call for input to inform her upcoming visit to Finland in November 2026.

Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 194
2026-09-07 - 2026-09-11 | Costa Rica, Avenida 10, Calles 47 y 49, Los Yoses, San Pedro, San José, Costa Rica
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to hold its 194th session. Agenda and additional information forthcoming.

Session, UN WG on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) 140
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-23 | Abidjan, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
The 140th session of the UN Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) is scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland.

Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) 31
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-24 | Palais Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland
The Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) is scheduled to hold its 31st session is currently scheduled from 14 – 24 September 2026 (dates to be confirmed). Information soon to come of the programme and deadlines to contribute.
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.

International Democracy Day
2026-09-15
International Democracy Day is observed on September 15.

Ozone Layer Day
2026-09-16
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is observed on September 16.

International Day of Peace
2026-09-21
International Day of Peace is observed on September 21.

Session, UN WG Business & Human Rights 44
2026-09-21 - 2026-09-25 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
The UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights is scheduled to hold its 44th session in Geneva.
Please note that some working group sessions are being postponed due to the ongoing liquidity crisis at the UN.

Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 195
2026-09-21 - 2026-09-25 | Costa Rica, Avenida 10, Calles 47 y 49, Los Yoses, San Pedro, San José, Costa Rica
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to hold its 195th session. Agenda and additional information forthcoming.

Visit to Canada, UN SR on racism
2026-09-28 - 2026-10-09 | Canada, Canada
The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism will visit Canada.

Older Persons Day
2026-10-01
International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1.
