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Call for Input, OHCHR (Romani Memory Map in the Americas)
2025-12-20
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has announced the re-opening of its call for contributions to the crowd-sourced Romani Memory Map in the Americas. The upcoming third edition of the Map prioritize the inclusion of countries not yet represented, while also broadening the scope of memory sites to be documented.

Call for Input, UN SR on discrimination against persons with leprosy (Hansen’s disease)
2025-12-31
The UN Special Rapporteur on discrimination against persons with leprosy (Hansen’s disease) has issued a call for input to inform a thematic report titled “Memory, and Belonging: Realizing cultural, social, and economic rights in former leprosy colonies and settlements.” A detailed questionnaire is provided in the call for input. This report will be presented to the UN Human Rights Council in June 2026.

Human Rights Committee (ICCPR), Civil Society Submissions Due
2026-01-05
In preparation for its 145th session, the Human Rights Committee is accepting written contributions from NGOs and other civil society actors to inform the Committee’s adoption of lists of issues prior to reporting for Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hungary, Mexico and Senegal.

Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee), Civil Society Submissions Due
2026-01-05
In preparation for its 92nd session, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee) is accepting written contributions from NGOs and other civil society actors to inform the Committee’s assessment of State reports from Argentina, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Iraq, Lesotho, Lithuania, The Netherlands, and Viet Nam, as well as follow-up reports from Lithuania and Tajikistan.
In preparation for the second portion of its Pre-Sessional Working Group for the 94th session, this Committee is also accepting written contributions from NGOs and other civil society actors to inform its adoption of a list of issues for Bangladesh as well as lists of issues prior to reporting for Barbados, Burundi, Guinea, Haiti, Jordan, Mali, Micronesia, Nigeria, and Tanzania.

Call for Input, UN SR on the human rights of migrants
2026-01-08
The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants has issued a call for input to inform a second report on externalization of migration governance and its effect on the human rights of migrants. This second report will provide an outline and analysis of “recent externalization agreements and measures.”

Call for Input, UN SR on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence
2026-01-09
The UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence has issued a call for inputs to inform an upcoming thematic report that “will seek to examine both opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies in the context of transitional justice, across its five pillars, namely, truth, justice, reparation, memorialization, and guarantees of non-recurrence.”

Call for Input, UN SR on freedom of opinion and expression
2026-01-09
The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression has issued a call for input to inform her upcoming visit to Germany in January 2026.

Call for Input, UN SR on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan
2026-01-09
The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan has issued a call for input to inform an upcoming report on the right to health for women and girls in Afghanistan. Further details on key questions and on how to submit information to the rapporteur securely are included in the call for input.

Call for Input, UN SR on toxics and human rights
2026-01-09
The UN Special Rapporteur on toxics and human rights has issued a call for input to inform a thematic report on forever chemicals (PFAS) and human rights. The call for input outlines the chief objectives of the report and identifies key questions the rapporteur would like to address.

Visit to Ghana, UN SR on the right to adequate housing
2026-01-12 - 2026-01-23 | Ghana, Ghana
The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing is scheduled to visit Ghana.

Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) 100
2026-01-12 - 2026-01-30 | Palais Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland
The Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is scheduled to hold its 100th session in Geneva, Switzerland. According to the CRC’s handbook for engaging with its sessions, any civil society organizations wanting to attend the Session must register via the UN’s Indico platform. 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 Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Spain, and Uganda. A provisional programme of work is now available on the session page.

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.

Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR), Civil Society Submissions Due
2026-01-13
In preparation for its 79th session, this Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is accepting written contributions from NGOs and other civil society actors to inform its consideration of State reports from Australia, Austria, Georgia, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, and Uruguay, as well as follow-up reports from Lithuania and Tajikistan.

Call for Input, OHCHR (conscientious objection to military service)
2026-01-15
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has issued a call for input to inform a report on conscientious objection to military service to be presented to the Human Rights Council at its 62nd session in June 2026.

Call for Input, OHCHR (anti-personnel mines)
2026-01-15
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has issued a call for input to inform a report on the impact of anti-personnel mines on the full enjoyment of all human rights. This report will be presented to the Human Rights Council at its 62nd session in June 2026.

Call for Input, UN SR on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
2026-01-15
The UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity has issued a call for input to inform a thematic report on violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, bisexual, and queer (LBQ) women. The call for input provides further detail on key questions the rapporteur seeks to address.

Call for Input, UN SR on the right to health
2026-01-15
The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health has issued a call for input to inform an upcoming thematic report on “Health as an enabler of dignity.” The call for input provides further detail on key questions the rapporteur is seeking to explore.

Call for Submissions, UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan (FFM Sudan)
2026-01-15
The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan (FFM Sudan) has issued an urgent call for submissions of information regarding violations and abuses allegedly committed in an around El Fasher, North Darfur, “particularly since the beginning of the siege in May 2024 until today.” The call for submissions includes detailed guidelines on how to submit this information and documentation.

Call for Input, OHCHR (climate financing and human rights)
2026-01-16
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has issued a call for input to inform a report on “actionable pathways in mobilizing sufficient climate financing and associated challenges and opportunities in the pursuit of the full realization of human rights for all people.” This report will be presented to the UN Human Rights Council in 2026.

Call for Input, UN SR on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence
2026-01-16
The UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence has issued a call for inputs to inform an upcoming thematic report on “the question of the challenges of denial, negationism and revisionism of serious violations of human rights and humanitarian law in transitional justice contexts.” The call for input provides further detail on key questions and the type of information the rapporteur is seeking.

Call for Input, UN SR on the independence of judges and lawyers
2026-01-16
The UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers has issued a call for input to inform an upcoming thematic report that will examine principles, standards, and practices governing the selection and appointment of judges.

Session, UN WG on discrimination against women and girls 43
2026-01-19 - 2026-01-23 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
The UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls is scheduled to hold its 43rd session in Geneva.

European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) 353
2026-01-19 - 2026-01-23 | Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
The European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) will hold its 353rd Session. The agenda and synopsis of the session will be posted on the Committee’s webpage after the conclusion of the session.

Visit to European Union, UN SR on minority issues
2026-01-19 - 2026-01-28
The UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues will visit the European Union.

Visit to Mongolia, UN SR on freedom of assembly
2026-01-19 - 2026-01-29 | Mongolia, Mongolia
The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and of association will visit Mongolia.

Universal Periodic Review 51
2026-01-19 - 2026-01-30 | Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) will hold its 51st session from January 19 to 30, 2026 to conduct the fourth cycle reviews for Micronesia, Lebanon, Mauritania, Nauru, Rwanda, Nepal, Saint Lucia, Oman, Austria, Australia, Georgia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Sao Tome and Principe. The documentation for each State’s review and information on how to obtain accreditation to attend in person are available on the UPR section of the Human Rights Council’s website. All UPR meetings are generally webcast live at http://webtv.un.org/.

ECtHR Hrg: Kuijt v. the Netherlands
2026-01-21 | Human Rights Building, Strasbourg, France
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) will hold a hearing in the case of Kuijt v. the Netherlands (no. 19365/19) 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 SR on trafficking in persons, especially women and children
2026-01-23
The UN Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, has issued a call for input to inform her upcoming visit to Chad in February 2026.

Call for Input, UN SR on the right to education
2026-01-25
The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education has issued a call for input to inform an upcoming thematic report on that “intends to take stock of the implementation of international standards and guidelines, national legislation and policies, as well as promising practices, aimed to ensure that the substantive content of the right to education is conceived, designed and implemented with the view to guarantee the full enjoyment of the right to education for all.” The Special Rapporteur is inviting input from civil society organizations, academics, and educators, as well as from children and young people.

Visit to Mexico, UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT)
2026-01-25 - 2026-01-30 | Mexico, Mexico
The Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture (SPT) will visit Mexico.

Session, UN WG on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) 138
2026-01-26 - 2026-01-30
The UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances will hold its 138th session from 26 to 30 January 2026. Please note that, due to the United Nations Regular Budget liquidity situation, the WGEID members will not travel to Geneva for the 138th session, it will exceptionally take place online.
In view of the time zone differences and the geographical location of its members, the meeting periods during this week will be extremely limited. The Working Group has therefore decided to open additional meeting slots during the weeks prior and following the 138th session, to accommodate more meetings with CSOs and victims. Please email the secretariat at hrc-wg-eid@un.orgto request for a meeting.
