Hearings & Sessions

This calendar displays upcoming sessions and hearings held by regional and universal human rights monitoring bodies, special rapporteurs and independent experts’ country visits, annual assemblies of intergovernmental organizations, and international days observed by the United Nations. For the brief description of an event, hover over the entry.  For additional details, click on the event. To read a description of each month’s hearings and sessions, visit the monthly overviews in the News Room.  To submit an event for inclusion in the calendar, please contact IJRC.

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* CRC 89th SessionCRC 89th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 89th Session from January 31 to February 11, 2022. The States under review are Madagascar and the Netherlands.

* IACtHR 146 Period of SessionsIACtHR 146 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 146th Period of Sessions, in hybrid format, from January 31 to February 15.

* UPR Working GroupUPR Working Group

The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review is holding its 40th session from January 24 to February 2.

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* CRC 89th SessionCRC 89th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 89th Session from January 31 to February 11, 2022. The States under review are Madagascar and the Netherlands.

* ECtHR Hrg: Halet v. LuxembourgECtHR Hrg: Halet v. Luxembourg

The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights will hold a hearing in the case of Halet v. Luxembourg on February 2, 2022.

* IACtHR 146 Period of SessionsIACtHR 146 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 146th Period of Sessions, in hybrid format, from January 31 to February 15.

* UPR Working GroupUPR Working Group

The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review is holding its 40th session from January 24 to February 2.

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* CRC 89th SessionCRC 89th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 89th Session from January 31 to February 11, 2022. The States under review are Madagascar and the Netherlands.

* IACtHR 146 Period of SessionsIACtHR 146 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 146th Period of Sessions, in hybrid format, from January 31 to February 15.

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* World Cancer DayWorld Cancer Day


* CRC 89th SessionCRC 89th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 89th Session from January 31 to February 11, 2022. The States under review are Madagascar and the Netherlands.

* IACtHR 146 Period of SessionsIACtHR 146 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 146th Period of Sessions, in hybrid format, from January 31 to February 15.

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* CRC 89th SessionCRC 89th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 89th Session from January 31 to February 11, 2022. The States under review are Madagascar and the Netherlands.

* IACtHR 146 Period of SessionsIACtHR 146 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 146th Period of Sessions, in hybrid format, from January 31 to February 15.

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* Zero Tolerance for FGM DayZero Tolerance for FGM Day

The World Health Organization\'s International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation is observed on February 6.

* CRC 89th SessionCRC 89th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 89th Session from January 31 to February 11, 2022. The States under review are Madagascar and the Netherlands.

* IACtHR 146 Period of SessionsIACtHR 146 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 146th Period of Sessions, in hybrid format, from January 31 to February 15.

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* CRC 89th SessionCRC 89th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 89th Session from January 31 to February 11, 2022. The States under review are Madagascar and the Netherlands.

* IACtHR 146 Period of SessionsIACtHR 146 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 146th Period of Sessions, in hybrid format, from January 31 to February 15.

* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

* SPT 46th SessionSPT 46th Session

The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture will hold its 46th Session, privately, from February 7 to 11.

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* CRC 89th SessionCRC 89th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 89th Session from January 31 to February 11, 2022. The States under review are Madagascar and the Netherlands.

* IACtHR 146 Period of SessionsIACtHR 146 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 146th Period of Sessions, in hybrid format, from January 31 to February 15.

* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

* SPT 46th SessionSPT 46th Session

The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture will hold its 46th Session, privately, from February 7 to 11.

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* CRC 89th SessionCRC 89th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 89th Session from January 31 to February 11, 2022. The States under review are Madagascar and the Netherlands.

* IACtHR 146 Period of SessionsIACtHR 146 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 146th Period of Sessions, in hybrid format, from January 31 to February 15.

* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

* SPT 46th SessionSPT 46th Session

The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture will hold its 46th Session, privately, from February 7 to 11.

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* World Pulses DayWorld Pulses Day


* CRC 89th SessionCRC 89th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 89th Session from January 31 to February 11, 2022. The States under review are Madagascar and the Netherlands.

* IACtHR 146 Period of SessionsIACtHR 146 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 146th Period of Sessions, in hybrid format, from January 31 to February 15.

* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

* SPT 46th SessionSPT 46th Session

The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture will hold its 46th Session, privately, from February 7 to 11.

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* CRC 89th SessionCRC 89th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 89th Session from January 31 to February 11, 2022. The States under review are Madagascar and the Netherlands.

* IACtHR 146 Period of SessionsIACtHR 146 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 146th Period of Sessions, in hybrid format, from January 31 to February 15.

* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

* SPT 46th SessionSPT 46th Session

The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture will hold its 46th Session, privately, from February 7 to 11.

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* IACtHR 146 Period of SessionsIACtHR 146 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 146th Period of Sessions, in hybrid format, from January 31 to February 15.

* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

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* World Radio DayWorld Radio Day


* IACtHR 146 Period of SessionsIACtHR 146 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 146th Period of Sessions, in hybrid format, from January 31 to February 15.

* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

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* IACtHR 146 Period of SessionsIACtHR 146 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 146th Period of Sessions, in hybrid format, from January 31 to February 15.

* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

* CESCR 71st SessionCESCR 71st Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold its 71st Session from February 14 to March 4. It will review Bahrain, Belarus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Serbia, and Uzbekistan.

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* IACtHR 146 Period of SessionsIACtHR 146 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 146th Period of Sessions, in hybrid format, from January 31 to February 15.

* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

* CESCR 71st SessionCESCR 71st Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold its 71st Session from February 14 to March 4. It will review Bahrain, Belarus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Serbia, and Uzbekistan.

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* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

* CESCR 71st SessionCESCR 71st Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold its 71st Session from February 14 to March 4. It will review Bahrain, Belarus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Serbia, and Uzbekistan.

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* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

* CESCR 71st SessionCESCR 71st Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold its 71st Session from February 14 to March 4. It will review Bahrain, Belarus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Serbia, and Uzbekistan.

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* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

* CESCR 71st SessionCESCR 71st Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold its 71st Session from February 14 to March 4. It will review Bahrain, Belarus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Serbia, and Uzbekistan.

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* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

* CESCR 71st SessionCESCR 71st Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold its 71st Session from February 14 to March 4. It will review Bahrain, Belarus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Serbia, and Uzbekistan.

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* World Day of Social JusticeWorld Day of Social Justice

World Day of Social Justice is observed on February 20.

* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

* CESCR 71st SessionCESCR 71st Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold its 71st Session from February 14 to March 4. It will review Bahrain, Belarus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Serbia, and Uzbekistan.

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* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

* CESCR 71st SessionCESCR 71st Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold its 71st Session from February 14 to March 4. It will review Bahrain, Belarus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Serbia, and Uzbekistan.

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* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

* CESCR 71st SessionCESCR 71st Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold its 71st Session from February 14 to March 4. It will review Bahrain, Belarus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Serbia, and Uzbekistan.

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* ECtHR Hrg: McCallum v. ItalyECtHR Hrg: McCallum v. Italy

The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights will hold a hearing in McCallum v. Italy on February 23.

* ECtHR Hrg: Sanchez-SanchezECtHR Hrg: Sanchez-Sanchez

The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights will hold a hearing in the case of Sanchez-Sanchez v. the United Kingdom on February 23.

* ACHPR 70th Ordinary SessionACHPR 70th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 70th Ordinary Session, privately, from February 23 to March 9.

* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

* CESCR 71st SessionCESCR 71st Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold its 71st Session from February 14 to March 4. It will review Bahrain, Belarus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Serbia, and Uzbekistan.

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* ACHPR 70th Ordinary SessionACHPR 70th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 70th Ordinary Session, privately, from February 23 to March 9.

* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

* CESCR 71st SessionCESCR 71st Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold its 71st Session from February 14 to March 4. It will review Bahrain, Belarus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Serbia, and Uzbekistan.

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* ACHPR 70th Ordinary SessionACHPR 70th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 70th Ordinary Session, privately, from February 23 to March 9.

* CEDAW Committee 81st SessionCEDAW Committee 81st Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 81st Session from February 7 to 25. It will review Dominican Republic, Gabon, Lebanon, Panama, Peru, Senegal, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.

* CESCR 71st SessionCESCR 71st Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold its 71st Session from February 14 to March 4. It will review Bahrain, Belarus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Serbia, and Uzbekistan.

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* ACHPR 70th Ordinary SessionACHPR 70th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 70th Ordinary Session, privately, from February 23 to March 9.

* CESCR 71st SessionCESCR 71st Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold its 71st Session from February 14 to March 4. It will review Bahrain, Belarus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Serbia, and Uzbekistan.

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* ACHPR 70th Ordinary SessionACHPR 70th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 70th Ordinary Session, privately, from February 23 to March 9.

* CESCR 71st SessionCESCR 71st Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold its 71st Session from February 14 to March 4. It will review Bahrain, Belarus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Serbia, and Uzbekistan.

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* ACHPR 70th Ordinary SessionACHPR 70th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 70th Ordinary Session, privately, from February 23 to March 9.

* Human Rights Council 49Human Rights Council 49

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 49th Session from February 28 to April 1.

* CESCR 71st SessionCESCR 71st Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold its 71st Session from February 14 to March 4. It will review Bahrain, Belarus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Serbia, and Uzbekistan.

* Human Rights Committee 134thHuman Rights Committee 134th

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 134th Session from February 28 to March 25. It will review Bolivia, Cambodia, Iraq, Israel, Qatar, and Russia.

         
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