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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* CAT 64th Session CAT 64th Session
The Committee Against Torture will hold its 64th Session from July 23-August 10, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland, to review State reports of Benin, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, Togo, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan.
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* CAT 64th Session CAT 64th Session
The Committee Against Torture will hold its 64th Session from July 23-August 10, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland, to review State reports of Benin, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, Togo, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan.
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* CAT 64th Session CAT 64th Session
The Committee Against Torture will hold its 64th Session from July 23-August 10, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland, to review State reports of Benin, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, Togo, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan.
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* CAT 64th Session CAT 64th Session
The Committee Against Torture will hold its 64th Session from July 23-August 10, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland, to review State reports of Benin, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, Togo, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan.
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* CAT 64th Session CAT 64th Session
The Committee Against Torture will hold its 64th Session from July 23-August 10, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland, to review State reports of Benin, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, Togo, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* CAT 64th Session CAT 64th Session
The Committee Against Torture will hold its 64th Session from July 23-August 10, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland, to review State reports of Benin, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, Togo, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan.
* HR Council Advisory Committee HR Council Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee of the UN Human Rights Council will hold its 21st Session from August 6 to August 10, 2018, in Geneva, Switzerland.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* CAT 64th Session CAT 64th Session
The Committee Against Torture will hold its 64th Session from July 23-August 10, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland, to review State reports of Benin, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, Togo, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan.
* HR Council Advisory Committee HR Council Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee of the UN Human Rights Council will hold its 21st Session from August 6 to August 10, 2018, in Geneva, Switzerland.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* CAT 64th Session CAT 64th Session
The Committee Against Torture will hold its 64th Session from July 23-August 10, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland, to review State reports of Benin, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, Togo, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan.
* HR Council Advisory Committee HR Council Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee of the UN Human Rights Council will hold its 21st Session from August 6 to August 10, 2018, in Geneva, Switzerland.
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* Indigenous Peoples DayIndigenous Peoples Day
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on August 9.
* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* CAT 64th Session CAT 64th Session
The Committee Against Torture will hold its 64th Session from July 23-August 10, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland, to review State reports of Benin, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, Togo, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan.
* HR Council Advisory Committee HR Council Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee of the UN Human Rights Council will hold its 21st Session from August 6 to August 10, 2018, in Geneva, Switzerland.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* CAT 64th Session CAT 64th Session
The Committee Against Torture will hold its 64th Session from July 23-August 10, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland, to review State reports of Benin, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, Togo, the United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan.
* HR Council Advisory Committee HR Council Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee of the UN Human Rights Council will hold its 21st Session from August 6 to August 10, 2018, in Geneva, Switzerland.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
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* International Youth DayInternational Youth Day
International Youth Day is observed on August 12.
* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* WG Communications 22nd SessionWG Communications 22nd Session
The Human Rights Council’s Working Group on Communications will hold its 22nd Session from August 13 to August 17, 2018, in Geneva, Switzerland.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* WG Communications 22nd SessionWG Communications 22nd Session
The Human Rights Council’s Working Group on Communications will hold its 22nd Session from August 13 to August 17, 2018, in Geneva, Switzerland.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* WG Communications 22nd SessionWG Communications 22nd Session
The Human Rights Council’s Working Group on Communications will hold its 22nd Session from August 13 to August 17, 2018, in Geneva, Switzerland.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* WG Communications 22nd SessionWG Communications 22nd Session
The Human Rights Council’s Working Group on Communications will hold its 22nd Session from August 13 to August 17, 2018, in Geneva, Switzerland.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* WG Communications 22nd SessionWG Communications 22nd Session
The Human Rights Council’s Working Group on Communications will hold its 22nd Session from August 13 to August 17, 2018, in Geneva, Switzerland.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
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* World Humanitarian DayWorld Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day is observed on August 19.
* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* IACtHR 126th Regular Session IACtHR 126th Regular Session
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 126th Regular Session from August 20 to 24.
* WG Arbitrary Detention 82ndWG Arbitrary Detention 82nd
Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will hold its 82nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from August 20 through August 24, 2018.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* IACtHR 126th Regular Session IACtHR 126th Regular Session
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 126th Regular Session from August 20 to 24.
* WG Arbitrary Detention 82ndWG Arbitrary Detention 82nd
Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will hold its 82nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from August 20 through August 24, 2018.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* IACtHR 126th Regular Session IACtHR 126th Regular Session
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 126th Regular Session from August 20 to 24.
* WG Arbitrary Detention 82ndWG Arbitrary Detention 82nd
Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will hold its 82nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from August 20 through August 24, 2018.
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* Slave Trade Abolition DaySlave Trade Abolition Day
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed on August 23.
* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* IACtHR 126th Regular Session IACtHR 126th Regular Session
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 126th Regular Session from August 20 to 24.
* WG Arbitrary Detention 82ndWG Arbitrary Detention 82nd
Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will hold its 82nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from August 20 through August 24, 2018.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* IACtHR 126th Regular Session IACtHR 126th Regular Session
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 126th Regular Session from August 20 to 24.
* WG Arbitrary Detention 82ndWG Arbitrary Detention 82nd
Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will hold its 82nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from August 20 through August 24, 2018.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* IACtHR 59th Special SessionIACtHR 59th Special Session
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 59th Special Session from August 27 to 31, 2018.
* AfCHPR 50th SessionAfCHPR 50th Session
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 50th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from August 27 to September 21, 2018.
* CRPD 20th Session CRPD 20th Session
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 20th Session in Geneva, Switzerland to review State reports from Algeria, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Germany, Malta, Mongolia, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, Sweden, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* IACtHR 59th Special SessionIACtHR 59th Special Session
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 59th Special Session from August 27 to 31, 2018.
* AfCHPR 50th SessionAfCHPR 50th Session
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 50th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from August 27 to September 21, 2018.
* CRPD 20th Session CRPD 20th Session
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 20th Session in Geneva, Switzerland to review State reports from Algeria, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Germany, Malta, Mongolia, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, Sweden, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
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* Day against Nuclear TestsDay against Nuclear Tests
International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed on August 29.
* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* IACtHR 59th Special SessionIACtHR 59th Special Session
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 59th Special Session from August 27 to 31, 2018.
* AfCHPR 50th SessionAfCHPR 50th Session
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 50th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from August 27 to September 21, 2018.
* CRPD 20th Session CRPD 20th Session
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 20th Session in Geneva, Switzerland to review State reports from Algeria, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Germany, Malta, Mongolia, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, Sweden, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
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* Enforced Disappearances DayEnforced Disappearances Day
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed on August 30.
* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* IACtHR 59th Special SessionIACtHR 59th Special Session
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 59th Special Session from August 27 to 31, 2018.
* AfCHPR 50th SessionAfCHPR 50th Session
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 50th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from August 27 to September 21, 2018.
* CRPD 20th Session CRPD 20th Session
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 20th Session in Geneva, Switzerland to review State reports from Algeria, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Germany, Malta, Mongolia, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, Sweden, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
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* CERD 96th SessionCERD 96th Session
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 96th Session to review state reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, China (Hong Kong), China (Macau), Cuba, Israel, Japan, Mauritius, Mexico, and Montenegro.
* IACtHR 59th Special SessionIACtHR 59th Special Session
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 59th Special Session from August 27 to 31, 2018.
* AfCHPR 50th SessionAfCHPR 50th Session
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 50th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from August 27 to September 21, 2018.
* CRPD 20th Session CRPD 20th Session
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 20th Session in Geneva, Switzerland to review State reports from Algeria, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Germany, Malta, Mongolia, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, Sweden, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
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