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Call for Input, UN SR on the rights of Indigenous Peoples
2026-03-20
The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples has issued a call for input in preparation for the upcoming country visit to Australia.

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.

Call for Inputs, UN WG on the use of mercenaries
2026-03-23
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.” The deadline for submissions on this matter has been extended from February 2026.

Call for Inputs, UN WG on the use of mercenaries
2026-03-23
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.” The deadline for submissions on this matter has been extended from February 2026.

Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), Civil Society Submissions Due
2026-03-23
In preparation for its 117th 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 Burkina Faso, Cuba, Cyprus, Serbia, Slovenia, and Uzbekistan.

Session, UN EM to Advance Racial Justice & Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER) 5
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-27 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
The International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER) will hold its 5th session in Geneva, Switzerland. Those interested in participating in person must register through the UN’s Indico system by March 18. Individuals who are unable to participate in person may submit their contributions in writing in response to the call for inputs and follow the consultations via UN Web TV.

Session, UN WG on arbitrary detentions 105
2026-03-23 - 2026-04-01 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detentions is scheduled to hold its 105th session from March 23 to April 1 in Geneva, Switzerland.

*POSTPONED* Visit to Morocco, UN SR on torture
2026-03-23 - 2026-04-02 | Morocco, Morocco
The visit of the UN Special Rapporteur on torture to Morocco has been postponed to a later date at the request of the Government. New dates to be announced.

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.

ECtHR Hrg: Kavala v. Turkiye
2026-03-25 | Human Rights Building, Strasbourg, France
The Grand Chamber of the ECtHR will hold another hearing in the case of Kavala v. Turkiye (no. 2170/24) 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.

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.

Call for Input, OHCHR (elections)
2026-03-27
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is seeking input to inform the drafting of a report on good practices and challenges that States face when using the guidelines on the effective implementation of the right to participate in public affairs, with a particular focus on participation in elections.

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. For more detailed guidance on this process, please view our Newsroom post on the topic.

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

Call for Input, UN SR on the human right to a healthy environment
2026-03-30
The UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to a healthy environment has issued a call for input to inform a thematic report on planning processes and tools for the advancement of the protection of the right to a healthy environment, to be presented to the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

Call for Input, UN SR on the right to development
2026-03-31
The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development has issued a call for input in preparation for their country visit to Kazakhstan.

Call for Input, OHCHR (impact of drugs on women and girls)
2026-03-31
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has issued a call for input to inform the drafting process of a report on “the impact of drug policies on the rights of women and girls.”

ACHPR, Call for information on prisons and conditions of detention
2026-03-31
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) is gathering information to contribute to secondary data collection process under the Study on Prisons, Conditions of detention in Africa. Through its Special Mechanism on Prisons, Conditions of Detention and Police Action in Africa, the Commission has officially commenced the process of secondary data collection for its continental study on prisons and conditions of detention. This study, anchored on Resolution ACHPR/Res.557 (LXXV) 2023, and Article 6 of the African Charter, seeks to identify the root causes of human rights violations in prisons and places of detention, and to provide practical recommendations for reform and paradigm shift across Africa. Email submissions to achpr.SMPrisons@africanunion.org.

ACERWC, Deadline for Side Event Applications, 47th Ord. Session
2026-03-31
The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) is scheduled to hold its 47th Ordinary Session from April 17 to 25, 2026. The ACERWC invites those interested in organizing a side event to submit a concept note along with a proposed programme for their event via email to acerwc-secretariat@africanunion.org by March 31.

Deadline for Requesting to Attend WGEID Session
2026-04-03 | Abidjan, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
The UN Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) is scheduled to hold its 139th session in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire in May 2026. Those interested in meeting with the experts of the Working Group during the session should notify the Secretariat at the UN OHCHR via e-mail: hrc-wg-eid@un.org. Deadline April 3.

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

Call for Input, UN IE to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER)
2026-04-06
The UN’s International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER) is calling for inputs to inform an upcoming visit to Colombia.

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.

Deadline to Register for PFPAD
2026-04-08
The 5th session of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD) will take place in Geneva, Switzerland starting April 14. All interested participants must register through the UN’s Indico system by 11:59PM (Central European Time) on Wednesday, April 8.

UN Conference on Humanitarian Action, Remedy, and Responsibility in unilateral sanctions environment
2026-04-09 - 2026-04-10 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
The UN will be holding a Conference on Humanitarian Action, Remedy, and Responsibility in unilateral sanctions environment on April 9 and 10 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. The purpose of this conference is to provide a forum to discuss the draft Guiding principles on humanitarian action in the face of unilateral sanctions, Guiding principles on effective remedy and responsibility in unilateral sanctions environment and a Commentary thereto, and to address the most important aspects of interaction of different categories of states, private actors, delivery of humanitarian assistance, other types of humanitarian action, from the perspective of international law. Registration is open via the UN’s Indico system.

Call for Input, UN EM to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER)
2026-04-10
The UN’s International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement (EMLER) is calling for inputs to inform an upcoming report on systemic racism against Africans and people of African descent in the enforcement of drug laws and policies.

UPR, Civil Society Submissions Due
2026-04-10
Written submissions from civil society due regarding the October 2026 Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Suriname, Greece, Samoa, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Hungary, Papua New Guinea, Tajikistan, United Republic of Tanzania, Antigua and Barbuda, Eswatini, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Ireland, and United States of America.*
*(from the civil society participation webpage) “IMPORTANT NOTICE: Regarding the review of the United States of America . . . only those organizations that contributed to the 2025 pre-session UPR reports of the USA will be invited to submit an update . . . .”

Call for Input, UN SR on violence against women and girls
2026-04-10
The UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls has issued a call for input on violence against older women to inform their report and recommendations to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Call for Input, UN SR on contemporary forms of racism
2026-04-10
The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism has issued a call for input on contemporary forms of racism in sports.
