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 78th SessionCRC 78th Session
The Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 78th Session from May 14 - June 1, 2018 to review state reports of Angola, Argentina, Lesotho, Montenegro, and Norway.
* CED 14th Session CED 14th Session
The Committee on Enforced Disappearances will hold its 14th Session from May 22 - June 1, 2018 to review state reports of Albania, Austria, and Honduras.
* IACtHR 124th Regular Session IACtHR 124th Regular Session
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 124th Regular Session from May 21 to June 1.
* SR torture (Ukraine) SR torture (Ukraine)
The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Ukraine from May 28 to June 9, 2018.
* WG private military 7 SessionWG private military 7 Session
The Working Group on regulatory framework of activiteis of private military and security companies will hold its 7th Session from May 28 to June 1, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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* SR torture (Ukraine) SR torture (Ukraine)
The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Ukraine from May 28 to June 9, 2018.
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* SR torture (Ukraine) SR torture (Ukraine)
The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Ukraine from May 28 to June 9, 2018.
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* CRC Pre-Sessional WG CRC Pre-Sessional WG
The Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 80th Pre-Sessional Working Group from June 4-8, 2018 to review state reports of Belgium, Italy, and the Syrian Arab Republic.
* SR torture (Ukraine) SR torture (Ukraine)
The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Ukraine from May 28 to June 9, 2018.
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* World Environment DayWorld Environment Day
World Environment Day is observed on June 5.
* CRC Pre-Sessional WG CRC Pre-Sessional WG
The Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 80th Pre-Sessional Working Group from June 4-8, 2018 to review state reports of Belgium, Italy, and the Syrian Arab Republic.
* SR torture (Ukraine) SR torture (Ukraine)
The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Ukraine from May 28 to June 9, 2018.
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* CRC Pre-Sessional WG CRC Pre-Sessional WG
The Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 80th Pre-Sessional Working Group from June 4-8, 2018 to review state reports of Belgium, Italy, and the Syrian Arab Republic.
* SR torture (Ukraine) SR torture (Ukraine)
The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Ukraine from May 28 to June 9, 2018.
* ECtHR: Roman v. BelgiumECtHR: Roman v. Belgium
The European Court of Human Rights will hold a Grand Chamber hearing of the case of Roman v. Belgium on June 6, 2018.
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* CRC Pre-Sessional WG CRC Pre-Sessional WG
The Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 80th Pre-Sessional Working Group from June 4-8, 2018 to review state reports of Belgium, Italy, and the Syrian Arab Republic.
* SR torture (Ukraine) SR torture (Ukraine)
The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Ukraine from May 28 to June 9, 2018.
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* World Oceans DayWorld Oceans Day
World Oceans Day is observed on June 8.
* CRC Pre-Sessional WG CRC Pre-Sessional WG
The Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 80th Pre-Sessional Working Group from June 4-8, 2018 to review state reports of Belgium, Italy, and the Syrian Arab Republic.
* SR torture (Ukraine) SR torture (Ukraine)
The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Ukraine from May 28 to June 9, 2018.
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* SR torture (Ukraine) SR torture (Ukraine)
The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Ukraine from May 28 to June 9, 2018.
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* WG disappearances (Ukraine) WG disappearances (Ukraine)
The Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances agreed to visit Ukraine from June 11-20, 2018.
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* Day Against Child LabourDay Against Child Labour
World Day Against Child Labour is observed on June 12.
* WG disappearances (Ukraine) WG disappearances (Ukraine)
The Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances agreed to visit Ukraine from June 11-20, 2018.
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* WG disappearances (Ukraine) WG disappearances (Ukraine)
The Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances agreed to visit Ukraine from June 11-20, 2018.
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* WG disappearances (Ukraine) WG disappearances (Ukraine)
The Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances agreed to visit Ukraine from June 11-20, 2018.
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* WG disappearances (Ukraine) WG disappearances (Ukraine)
The Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances agreed to visit Ukraine from June 11-20, 2018.
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* WG disappearances (Ukraine) WG disappearances (Ukraine)
The Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances agreed to visit Ukraine from June 11-20, 2018.
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* Desertification and DroughtDesertification and Drought
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on June 17.
* WG disappearances (Ukraine) WG disappearances (Ukraine)
The Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances agreed to visit Ukraine from June 11-20, 2018.
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* HR Council 38th Session HR Council 38th Session
The Human Rights Council will hold its 38th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.
* WG disappearances (Ukraine) WG disappearances (Ukraine)
The Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances agreed to visit Ukraine from June 11-20, 2018.
* Sub-Com Torture 35th SessionSub-Com Torture 35th Session
Time: 10:40 am
The Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment will hold its 35th Session from June 18-22, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland
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* HR Council 38th Session HR Council 38th Session
The Human Rights Council will hold its 38th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.
* WG disappearances (Ukraine) WG disappearances (Ukraine)
The Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances agreed to visit Ukraine from June 11-20, 2018.
* Sub-Com Torture 35th SessionSub-Com Torture 35th Session
Time: 10:40 am
The Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment will hold its 35th Session from June 18-22, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland
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* World Refugee DayWorld Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is observed on June 20.
* HR Council 38th Session HR Council 38th Session
The Human Rights Council will hold its 38th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.
* WG disappearances (Ukraine) WG disappearances (Ukraine)
The Working Group on enforced or involuntary disappearances agreed to visit Ukraine from June 11-20, 2018.
* Sub-Com Torture 35th SessionSub-Com Torture 35th Session
Time: 10:40 am
The Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment will hold its 35th Session from June 18-22, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland
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* HR Council 38th Session HR Council 38th Session
The Human Rights Council will hold its 38th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.
* WG mercenaries (Austria)WG mercenaries (Austria)
The Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination agreed to visit Austria from June 21 - 29, 2018.
* Sub-Com Torture 35th SessionSub-Com Torture 35th Session
Time: 10:40 am
The Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment will hold its 35th Session from June 18-22, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland
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* HR Council 38th Session HR Council 38th Session
The Human Rights Council will hold its 38th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.
* WG mercenaries (Austria)WG mercenaries (Austria)
The Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination agreed to visit Austria from June 21 - 29, 2018.
* Sub-Com Torture 35th SessionSub-Com Torture 35th Session
Time: 10:40 am
The Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment will hold its 35th Session from June 18-22, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland
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* International Widow's DayInternational Widow's Day
International Widow's Day is observed on June 23.
* UN Public Service DayUN Public Service Day
United Nations Public Service Day is observed on June 23.
* HR Council 38th Session HR Council 38th Session
The Human Rights Council will hold its 38th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.
* WG mercenaries (Austria)WG mercenaries (Austria)
The Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination agreed to visit Austria from June 21 - 29, 2018.
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* HR Council 38th Session HR Council 38th Session
The Human Rights Council will hold its 38th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.
* WG mercenaries (Austria)WG mercenaries (Austria)
The Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination agreed to visit Austria from June 21 - 29, 2018.
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* HR Council 38th Session HR Council 38th Session
The Human Rights Council will hold its 38th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.
* WG mercenaries (Austria)WG mercenaries (Austria)
The Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination agreed to visit Austria from June 21 - 29, 2018.
* SR defenders (Moldova)SR defenders (Moldova)
The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders agreed to visit Moldova from June 25-29, 2018.
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* Torture Victim Support DayTorture Victim Support Day
United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed on June 26.
* Anti Drug Trafficking DayAnti Drug Trafficking Day
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed on June 26.
* HR Council 38th Session HR Council 38th Session
The Human Rights Council will hold its 38th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.
* WG mercenaries (Austria)WG mercenaries (Austria)
The Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination agreed to visit Austria from June 21 - 29, 2018.
* SR defenders (Moldova)SR defenders (Moldova)
The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders agreed to visit Moldova from June 25-29, 2018.
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* HR Council 38th Session HR Council 38th Session
The Human Rights Council will hold its 38th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.
* WG mercenaries (Austria)WG mercenaries (Austria)
The Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination agreed to visit Austria from June 21 - 29, 2018.
* SR defenders (Moldova)SR defenders (Moldova)
The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders agreed to visit Moldova from June 25-29, 2018.
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* HR Council 38th Session HR Council 38th Session
The Human Rights Council will hold its 38th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.
* WG mercenaries (Austria)WG mercenaries (Austria)
The Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination agreed to visit Austria from June 21 - 29, 2018.
* SR defenders (Moldova)SR defenders (Moldova)
The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders agreed to visit Moldova from June 25-29, 2018.
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* HR Council 38th Session HR Council 38th Session
The Human Rights Council will hold its 38th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.
* WG mercenaries (Austria)WG mercenaries (Austria)
The Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination agreed to visit Austria from June 21 - 29, 2018.
* SR defenders (Moldova)SR defenders (Moldova)
The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders agreed to visit Moldova from June 25-29, 2018.
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* HR Council 38th Session HR Council 38th Session
The Human Rights Council will hold its 38th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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