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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* IACtHR 143 Period of SessionsIACtHR 143 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 143rd Ordinary Period of Sessions from August 17 to September 10, 2021.

* CRPD 25th SessionCRPD 25th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 25th Session from August 16 to September 10, 2021. The States under review are: Bangladesh, Djibouti, France, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, and Venezuela.

* SR Slavery - Sri LankaSR Slavery - Sri Lanka

The UN Special Rapporteur on slavery will visit Sri Lanka from August 23 to September 1, 2021.

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* IACtHR 143 Period of SessionsIACtHR 143 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 143rd Ordinary Period of Sessions from August 17 to September 10, 2021.

* CRPD 25th SessionCRPD 25th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 25th Session from August 16 to September 10, 2021. The States under review are: Bangladesh, Djibouti, France, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, and Venezuela.

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* IACtHR 143 Period of SessionsIACtHR 143 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 143rd Ordinary Period of Sessions from August 17 to September 10, 2021.

* CRPD 25th SessionCRPD 25th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 25th Session from August 16 to September 10, 2021. The States under review are: Bangladesh, Djibouti, France, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, and Venezuela.

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* IACtHR 143 Period of SessionsIACtHR 143 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 143rd Ordinary Period of Sessions from August 17 to September 10, 2021.

* CRPD 25th SessionCRPD 25th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 25th Session from August 16 to September 10, 2021. The States under review are: Bangladesh, Djibouti, France, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, and Venezuela.

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* IACtHR 143 Period of SessionsIACtHR 143 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 143rd Ordinary Period of Sessions from August 17 to September 10, 2021.

* CRPD 25th SessionCRPD 25th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 25th Session from August 16 to September 10, 2021. The States under review are: Bangladesh, Djibouti, France, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, and Venezuela.

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* ECSR 322nd SessionECSR 322nd Session

The European Committee of Social Rights will hold its 322nd Session from September 6 to 10, 2021.

* IACtHR 143 Period of SessionsIACtHR 143 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 143rd Ordinary Period of Sessions from August 17 to September 10, 2021.

* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* CRPD 25th SessionCRPD 25th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 25th Session from August 16 to September 10, 2021. The States under review are: Bangladesh, Djibouti, France, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, and Venezuela.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* ECSR 322nd SessionECSR 322nd Session

The European Committee of Social Rights will hold its 322nd Session from September 6 to 10, 2021.

* IACtHR 143 Period of SessionsIACtHR 143 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 143rd Ordinary Period of Sessions from August 17 to September 10, 2021.

* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* CRPD 25th SessionCRPD 25th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 25th Session from August 16 to September 10, 2021. The States under review are: Bangladesh, Djibouti, France, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, and Venezuela.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* International Literacy DayInternational Literacy Day

International Literacy Day is observed on September 8.

* ECSR 322nd SessionECSR 322nd Session

The European Committee of Social Rights will hold its 322nd Session from September 6 to 10, 2021.

* IACtHR 143 Period of SessionsIACtHR 143 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 143rd Ordinary Period of Sessions from August 17 to September 10, 2021.

* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* CRPD 25th SessionCRPD 25th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 25th Session from August 16 to September 10, 2021. The States under review are: Bangladesh, Djibouti, France, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, and Venezuela.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* ECSR 322nd SessionECSR 322nd Session

The European Committee of Social Rights will hold its 322nd Session from September 6 to 10, 2021.

* IACtHR 143 Period of SessionsIACtHR 143 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 143rd Ordinary Period of Sessions from August 17 to September 10, 2021.

* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* CRPD 25th SessionCRPD 25th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 25th Session from August 16 to September 10, 2021. The States under review are: Bangladesh, Djibouti, France, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, and Venezuela.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* ECSR 322nd SessionECSR 322nd Session

The European Committee of Social Rights will hold its 322nd Session from September 6 to 10, 2021.

* IACtHR 143 Period of SessionsIACtHR 143 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 143rd Ordinary Period of Sessions from August 17 to September 10, 2021.

* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* CRPD 25th SessionCRPD 25th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 25th Session from August 16 to September 10, 2021. The States under review are: Bangladesh, Djibouti, France, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, and Venezuela.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* Human Rights CouncilHuman Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 48th Regular Session from September 13 to October 8, 2021.

* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

* CED 21st SessionCED 21st Session

The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances will hold its 21st Session, in Geneva, from September 13 to 24, 2021.

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* Human Rights CouncilHuman Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 48th Regular Session from September 13 to October 8, 2021.

* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* International Democracy DayInternational Democracy Day

International Democracy Day is observed on September 15.

* Human Rights CouncilHuman Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 48th Regular Session from September 13 to October 8, 2021.

* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* Ozone Layer DayOzone Layer Day

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is observed on September 16.

* Human Rights CouncilHuman Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 48th Regular Session from September 13 to October 8, 2021.

* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* Human Rights CouncilHuman Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 48th Regular Session from September 13 to October 8, 2021.

* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* Human Rights CouncilHuman Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 48th Regular Session from September 13 to October 8, 2021.

* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* Human Rights CouncilHuman Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 48th Regular Session from September 13 to October 8, 2021.

* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* IACtHR 144 Period of SessionsIACtHR 144 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 144th Ordinary Period of Sessions from September 20 to October 15, 2021.

* Human Rights CouncilHuman Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 48th Regular Session from September 13 to October 8, 2021.

* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* International Day of PeaceInternational Day of Peace

International Day of Peace is observed on September 21.

* IACtHR 144 Period of SessionsIACtHR 144 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 144th Ordinary Period of Sessions from September 20 to October 15, 2021.

* Human Rights CouncilHuman Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 48th Regular Session from September 13 to October 8, 2021.

* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* IACtHR 144 Period of SessionsIACtHR 144 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 144th Ordinary Period of Sessions from September 20 to October 15, 2021.

* Human Rights CouncilHuman Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 48th Regular Session from September 13 to October 8, 2021.

* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* IACtHR 144 Period of SessionsIACtHR 144 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 144th Ordinary Period of Sessions from September 20 to October 15, 2021.

* Human Rights CouncilHuman Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 48th Regular Session from September 13 to October 8, 2021.

* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* IACtHR 144 Period of SessionsIACtHR 144 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 144th Ordinary Period of Sessions from September 20 to October 15, 2021.

* Human Rights CouncilHuman Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 48th Regular Session from September 13 to October 8, 2021.

* CRC 88th SessionCRC 88th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 88th Session from September 6 to 24, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* IACtHR 144 Period of SessionsIACtHR 144 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 144th Ordinary Period of Sessions from September 20 to October 15, 2021.

* Human Rights CouncilHuman Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 48th Regular Session from September 13 to October 8, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* IACtHR 144 Period of SessionsIACtHR 144 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 144th Ordinary Period of Sessions from September 20 to October 15, 2021.

* Human Rights CouncilHuman Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 48th Regular Session from September 13 to October 8, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* IACtHR 144 Period of SessionsIACtHR 144 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 144th Ordinary Period of Sessions from September 20 to October 15, 2021.

* Human Rights CouncilHuman Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 48th Regular Session from September 13 to October 8, 2021.

* CESCR 70th Session (TBC)CESCR 70th Session (TBC)

The UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is tentatively scheduled to hold its 70th Session from September 27 to October 15, 2021. The States under review are Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bolivia, Bosnia nad Herzegovina, Kuwait, and Nicaragua.

* CMW 33rd SessionCMW 33rd Session

The UN Committee on Migrant Workers will convene its 33rd Session from September 27 to October 8, 2021.

* WG Business - ItalyWG Business - Italy

The UN Working Group on business and human rights will visit Italy from September 27 to October 6, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* IACtHR 144 Period of SessionsIACtHR 144 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 144th Ordinary Period of Sessions from September 20 to October 15, 2021.

* Human Rights CouncilHuman Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 48th Regular Session from September 13 to October 8, 2021.

* CESCR 70th Session (TBC)CESCR 70th Session (TBC)

The UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is tentatively scheduled to hold its 70th Session from September 27 to October 15, 2021. The States under review are Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bolivia, Bosnia nad Herzegovina, Kuwait, and Nicaragua.

* CMW 33rd SessionCMW 33rd Session

The UN Committee on Migrant Workers will convene its 33rd Session from September 27 to October 8, 2021.

* WG Business - ItalyWG Business - Italy

The UN Working Group on business and human rights will visit Italy from September 27 to October 6, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* ECtHR Hrg: H.F. v. FranceECtHR Hrg: H.F. v. France

The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights will hold a hearing in the case of H.F. and M.F. v. France and J.D. and A.D. v. France on September 29, 2021.

* IACtHR 144 Period of SessionsIACtHR 144 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 144th Ordinary Period of Sessions from September 20 to October 15, 2021.

* Human Rights CouncilHuman Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 48th Regular Session from September 13 to October 8, 2021.

* CESCR 70th Session (TBC)CESCR 70th Session (TBC)

The UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is tentatively scheduled to hold its 70th Session from September 27 to October 15, 2021. The States under review are Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bolivia, Bosnia nad Herzegovina, Kuwait, and Nicaragua.

* CMW 33rd SessionCMW 33rd Session

The UN Committee on Migrant Workers will convene its 33rd Session from September 27 to October 8, 2021.

* WG Business - ItalyWG Business - Italy

The UN Working Group on business and human rights will visit Italy from September 27 to October 6, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

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* IACtHR 144 Period of SessionsIACtHR 144 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 144th Ordinary Period of Sessions from September 20 to October 15, 2021.

* Human Rights CouncilHuman Rights Council

The UN Human Rights Council will hold its 48th Regular Session from September 13 to October 8, 2021.

* CESCR 70th Session (TBC)CESCR 70th Session (TBC)

The UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is tentatively scheduled to hold its 70th Session from September 27 to October 15, 2021. The States under review are Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bolivia, Bosnia nad Herzegovina, Kuwait, and Nicaragua.

* CMW 33rd SessionCMW 33rd Session

The UN Committee on Migrant Workers will convene its 33rd Session from September 27 to October 8, 2021.

* WG Business - ItalyWG Business - Italy

The UN Working Group on business and human rights will visit Italy from September 27 to October 6, 2021.

* AfCHPR 62nd Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 62nd Ordinary Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples\' Rights will hold its 62nd Ordinary Session from September 6 to October 1, 2021.

   
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