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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* World Cancer DayWorld Cancer Day


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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.

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* World Pulses DayWorld Pulses Day


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* World Radio DayWorld Radio Day


* CESCR 73rd SessionCESCR 73rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) will hold its 73rd Session, in person, from February 13 to March 3. During this session, the CESCR has held constructive dialogues with Cambodia, China, Lithuania, Panama, Portugal, and Yemen concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

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* CESCR 73rd SessionCESCR 73rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) will hold its 73rd Session, in person, from February 13 to March 3. During this session, the CESCR has held constructive dialogues with Cambodia, China, Lithuania, Panama, Portugal, and Yemen concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

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* CESCR 73rd SessionCESCR 73rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) will hold its 73rd Session, in person, from February 13 to March 3. During this session, the CESCR has held constructive dialogues with Cambodia, China, Lithuania, Panama, Portugal, and Yemen concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

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* CESCR 73rd SessionCESCR 73rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) will hold its 73rd Session, in person, from February 13 to March 3. During this session, the CESCR has held constructive dialogues with Cambodia, China, Lithuania, Panama, Portugal, and Yemen concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

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* CESCR 73rd SessionCESCR 73rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) will hold its 73rd Session, in person, from February 13 to March 3. During this session, the CESCR has held constructive dialogues with Cambodia, China, Lithuania, Panama, Portugal, and Yemen concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

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* CESCR 73rd SessionCESCR 73rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) will hold its 73rd Session, in person, from February 13 to March 3. During this session, the CESCR has held constructive dialogues with Cambodia, China, Lithuania, Panama, Portugal, and Yemen concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

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* CESCR 73rd SessionCESCR 73rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) will hold its 73rd Session, in person, from February 13 to March 3. During this session, the CESCR has held constructive dialogues with Cambodia, China, Lithuania, Panama, Portugal, and Yemen concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

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* World Day of Social JusticeWorld Day of Social Justice

World Day of Social Justice is observed on February 20.

* AfCHPR 68th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 68th Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding its 68th Ordinary Session from February 20 to March 17 at its seat in Arusha, Tanzania. The Court has not publicly shared any additional information about this session.

* CESCR 73rd SessionCESCR 73rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) will hold its 73rd Session, in person, from February 13 to March 3. During this session, the CESCR has held constructive dialogues with Cambodia, China, Lithuania, Panama, Portugal, and Yemen concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

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* ACHPR 74th Ordinary SessionACHPR 74th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding its 74th Ordinary Session, virtually and in private, from February 21 to March 7.

* AfCHPR 68th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 68th Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding its 68th Ordinary Session from February 20 to March 17 at its seat in Arusha, Tanzania. The Court has not publicly shared any additional information about this session.

* CESCR 73rd SessionCESCR 73rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) will hold its 73rd Session, in person, from February 13 to March 3. During this session, the CESCR has held constructive dialogues with Cambodia, China, Lithuania, Panama, Portugal, and Yemen concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

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* ACHPR 74th Ordinary SessionACHPR 74th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding its 74th Ordinary Session, virtually and in private, from February 21 to March 7.

* AfCHPR 68th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 68th Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding its 68th Ordinary Session from February 20 to March 17 at its seat in Arusha, Tanzania. The Court has not publicly shared any additional information about this session.

* CESCR 73rd SessionCESCR 73rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) will hold its 73rd Session, in person, from February 13 to March 3. During this session, the CESCR has held constructive dialogues with Cambodia, China, Lithuania, Panama, Portugal, and Yemen concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

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* ACHPR 74th Ordinary SessionACHPR 74th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding its 74th Ordinary Session, virtually and in private, from February 21 to March 7.

* AfCHPR 68th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 68th Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding its 68th Ordinary Session from February 20 to March 17 at its seat in Arusha, Tanzania. The Court has not publicly shared any additional information about this session.

* CESCR 73rd SessionCESCR 73rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) will hold its 73rd Session, in person, from February 13 to March 3. During this session, the CESCR has held constructive dialogues with Cambodia, China, Lithuania, Panama, Portugal, and Yemen concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

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* ACHPR 74th Ordinary SessionACHPR 74th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding its 74th Ordinary Session, virtually and in private, from February 21 to March 7.

* AfCHPR 68th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 68th Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding its 68th Ordinary Session from February 20 to March 17 at its seat in Arusha, Tanzania. The Court has not publicly shared any additional information about this session.

* CESCR 73rd SessionCESCR 73rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) will hold its 73rd Session, in person, from February 13 to March 3. During this session, the CESCR has held constructive dialogues with Cambodia, China, Lithuania, Panama, Portugal, and Yemen concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

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* ACHPR 74th Ordinary SessionACHPR 74th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding its 74th Ordinary Session, virtually and in private, from February 21 to March 7.

* AfCHPR 68th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 68th Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding its 68th Ordinary Session from February 20 to March 17 at its seat in Arusha, Tanzania. The Court has not publicly shared any additional information about this session.

* CESCR 73rd SessionCESCR 73rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) will hold its 73rd Session, in person, from February 13 to March 3. During this session, the CESCR has held constructive dialogues with Cambodia, China, Lithuania, Panama, Portugal, and Yemen concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

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* ACHPR 74th Ordinary SessionACHPR 74th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding its 74th Ordinary Session, virtually and in private, from February 21 to March 7.

* AfCHPR 68th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 68th Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding its 68th Ordinary Session from February 20 to March 17 at its seat in Arusha, Tanzania. The Court has not publicly shared any additional information about this session.

* CESCR 73rd SessionCESCR 73rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) will hold its 73rd Session, in person, from February 13 to March 3. During this session, the CESCR has held constructive dialogues with Cambodia, China, Lithuania, Panama, Portugal, and Yemen concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

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* ACHPR 74th Ordinary SessionACHPR 74th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding its 74th Ordinary Session, virtually and in private, from February 21 to March 7.

* AfCHPR 68th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 68th Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding its 68th Ordinary Session from February 20 to March 17 at its seat in Arusha, Tanzania. The Court has not publicly shared any additional information about this session.

* Human Rights Council 52ndHuman Rights Council 52nd

The UN Human Rights Council is holding its 52nd regular session from February 27 to April 4, in person in Geneva, Switzerland.

* Human Rights Committee 137Human Rights Committee 137

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 137th Session from February 27 to March 24. While the Committee will meet in Geneva, it will undertake some activities in hybrid (in-person and virtual) mode. The Committee will consider the reports of Egypt, Panama, Peru, Sri Lanka, Turkmenistan, and Zambia concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

* CESCR 73rd SessionCESCR 73rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) will hold its 73rd Session, in person, from February 13 to March 3. During this session, the CESCR has held constructive dialogues with Cambodia, China, Lithuania, Panama, Portugal, and Yemen concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

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* ACHPR 74th Ordinary SessionACHPR 74th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding its 74th Ordinary Session, virtually and in private, from February 21 to March 7.

* AfCHPR 68th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 68th Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding its 68th Ordinary Session from February 20 to March 17 at its seat in Arusha, Tanzania. The Court has not publicly shared any additional information about this session.

* Human Rights Council 52ndHuman Rights Council 52nd

The UN Human Rights Council is holding its 52nd regular session from February 27 to April 4, in person in Geneva, Switzerland.

* Human Rights Committee 137Human Rights Committee 137

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 137th Session from February 27 to March 24. While the Committee will meet in Geneva, it will undertake some activities in hybrid (in-person and virtual) mode. The Committee will consider the reports of Egypt, Panama, Peru, Sri Lanka, Turkmenistan, and Zambia concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

* CESCR 73rd SessionCESCR 73rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) will hold its 73rd Session, in person, from February 13 to March 3. During this session, the CESCR has held constructive dialogues with Cambodia, China, Lithuania, Panama, Portugal, and Yemen concerning their implementation of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

       
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