Environment in Armed Conflict
2025-11-06
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is observed on November 6.

Call for Input, UN SR on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)
2025-11-07 | Colombia, Colombia
The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has issued a call for input to inform her upcoming report on the progress in implementation of recommendations made to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea during the third and fourth cycle of the universal periodic review of the Human Rights Council. She will present this report to the UN Human Rights Council in March 2026.

Call for Input, UN SR on freedom of assembly
2025-11-07
The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and of association has issued a call for input to inform a report on the impact of digital and AI-assisted surveillance on assembly and association rights, including chilling effects. The Special Rapporteur will present this report to the UN Human Rights Council in June 2026.

Call for Input, UN SR on unilateral coercive measures
2025-11-07
The UN Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights has issued a call for input to inform her upcoming visit to Cuba, from 11 to 21 November 2025.

Call for Feedback, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
2025-11-07
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is seeking “feedback on its first draft of a General Recommendation on reparations for the transatlantic trade in Africans for chattel slavery and the ensuing and continuing harms inflicted on people of African descent,” and has issued a call for input for all interested parties to submit written comments.

Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture (SPT) 56
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-14 | Palais Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland
The Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture (SPT) is scheduled to hold its 56th session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 10 to 14.

World Science Day for Peace
2025-11-10
World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed on November 10.

Call for Input, UN WG on people of African descent
2025-11-10
The UN Working Group of experts on people of African descent has issued a call for input to inform its preparation of a report titled “Crossings and journeys: people of African descent in global migration and the enduring architecture of racialization.” The Working Group will present this report to the UN Human Rights Council and to the UN General Assembly in 2026.

Call for Input, UN IE on the rights of persons with albinism
2025-11-10
The UN Independent Expert on the rights of persons with albinism has issued a call for input to inform her upcoming visit to Portugal.

Session, UN WG on people of African Descent 37
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-13 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
The UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent is scheduled to hold its 37th session in Geneva.

Session, UN WG on Arbitrary Detention 104
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-13 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention is scheduled to hold its 104th session in Geneva.

Visit to Germany, UN SR on the right to development
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-19 | Germany, Germany
The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to development is scheduled to visit Germany. The report from the visit will be presented to the Human Rights Council at its 63rd session, in September 2026.

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) 194
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-21
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is holding its 194th Period of Sessions from November 10 to 21. The 194th Period of Sessions will include two thematic regional hearings which will take place at the University of Miami, Florida, United States. The first of these thematic hearings will take place on November 18 and will “focus on the challenges posed by the recruitment of children and adolescents by organized crime in the region.” The second thematic hearing will take place on November 21 and will focus on “the role of fiscal and economic policy in combating poverty and structural inequality in the Americas.” The deadline for registering to participate in these two hearings has passed. However, those not selected to speak are still encouraged to submit relevant written documentation and information on the topics to be discussed.
The IACHR will also host a meeting with representatives of civil society on November 18, also in Miami. This meeting does not have a specific theme. Its objective is to create a space for open dialogue between the Commission and members of civil society. The meeting will be conducted in Spanish. Those wishing to participate must register through the electronic form available in Spanish and English by November 10, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Washington, D.C. time). According to the Commission’s website, persons unable to register through the electronic form will have the opportunity to do so in person on site.

Committee Against Torture (CAT) 83
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-28 | Palais Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland
The Committee Against Torture (CAT) is scheduled to hold its 83rd session in Geneva, Switzerland. The Committee will consider reports from Albania, Argentina, Bahrain and Israel; and lists of issues prior to reporting for Australia, Chad, El Salvador, Malawi, Nigeria, Somalia, Uganda. The registration link for in-person attendance and an annotated provisional agenda are now available on the session page. Further information on civil society engagement is available on the Committee’s webpage.
All public meetings of the Committee are 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 Committee’s main webpage (under “Sessions”), the UN’s Indico calendar or by contacting ohchr-tbs@un.org via email.

African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) 79
2025-11-10 - 2025-12-05 | Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic of
The African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) will convene for its 79th Ordinary Session at its Seat in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.

Visit to Cuba, UN SR on unilateral coercive measures
2025-11-11 - 2025-11-21 | Cuba, Cuba
The UN Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights is scheduled to visit Cuba.

Call for Input, UN WG on discrimination against women and girls
2025-11-14
The UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls has issued a call for input to inform a thematic report on the digital space and artificial intelligence’s existing and potential impact on substantive gender equality.

Call for Input, UN SR in the field of cultural rights
2025-11-15
The UN Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights has issued a call for input to inform a report on the intersections between nature conservation and cultural rights. The Special Rapporteur will be receiving contributions from October 10 to November 15, 2025. Her finalized report will be presented to the UN Human Rights Council in March 2026.

International Tolerance Day
2025-11-16
International Tolerance Day is observed on November 16.

IACtHR, Observations on Advisory Opinion Request Due
2025-11-17
The Republic of Guatemala has presented to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) a request for an advisory opinion on Democracy and its protection under the Inter-American System of Human Rights. The Court has issued a call for submissions of written observations, which should be sent to the following email: tramite@corteidh.or.cr.
(The Court extended the deadline for submissions in September 2025. The new deadline for submissions is November 17, 2025.)

Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) PSWG 102
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-19
The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is scheduled to hold its 102nd Pre-sessional Working Group, during which it will begin reviewing State reports from Denmark, Italy, Morocco, and Uruguay.

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. The CRC Committee’s secretariat may also be contacted via email at ohchr-crc@un.org.

Visit to Portugal, UN IE on the rights of persons with albinism
2025-11-17 - 2025-11-26 | Portugal, Portugal
The UN Independent Expert on the rights of persons with albinism is scheduled to visit Portugal.

Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) 116
2025-11-17 - 2025-12-05 | Palais Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is scheduled to hold its 116th session in Geneva, Switzerland. According to the NGO Information Note, any civil society organizations wanting to attend the Session must register by November 3. All public meetings of the Committee are also generally webcast live at http://webtv.un.org/. During this session, the Committee will consider reports from Buundi, Guatemala, Maldives, New Zealand, Sweden and Tunisia; lists of issues prior to reporting for Laos, Japan, Panama and Tonga; and the need for urgent action procedures or early warning measures. An annotated provisional agenda is now available on the session page.
The Committee will also hold informal meetings and lunchtime briefings with NGO representatives who have submitted written contributions. NGO representatives must register for these separately via email to the Secretariat at ohchr-cerd@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.

Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 184
2025-11-17 - 2025-12-05
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) will hold its 184th Ordinary Session.

ECtHR Hrg: Grande Oriente d’Italia v. Italy
2025-11-19 | Human Rights Building, Strasbourg, France
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) will hold a hearing in the case of Grande Oriente d’Italia v. Italy (no. 29550/17) 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.

Universal Children's Day
2025-11-20
Universal Children’s Day is observed on November 20.

Call for Input, UN IE on human rights and international solidarity
2025-11-21
The UN Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity has issued a call for input to inform her upcoming report on peace, considering both its negative (absence of violence or war) and positive (active pursuit of a culture of peace and solidarity) dimensions.

Call for Input, UN IE on foreign debt and human rights
2025-11-21
The UN Independent Expert on foreign debt and human rights has issued a call for input to inform her upcoming report on international assistance and cooperation. The call for input delineates some of the key questions that the independent expert is looking to address.

UN Forum on Business and Human Rights
2025-11-24 - 2025-11-26 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
The annual UN Forum on Business and Human Rights will take place in Geneva, Switzerland. This year’s theme is focused on accelerating action on business and human rights amidst crises and transformations. Those wishing to participate either in-person or online must register ahead of time through the UN’s Indico System. Further information on ways to engage in this forum, as well as access to the full forum agenda are now available on the UN’s webpage for this event.

End Violence against Women
2025-11-25
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed on November 25.
