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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* SR hazardous substancesSR hazardous substances

The Special Rapporteur on the implications for human rights of the environmentally sound management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes agreed to visit Canada from May 24 to June 5, 2019.

* Global Day of ParentsGlobal Day of Parents

The UN Global Day of Parents is observed on June 1, 2019.

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* SR hazardous substancesSR hazardous substances

The Special Rapporteur on the implications for human rights of the environmentally sound management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes agreed to visit Canada from May 24 to June 5, 2019.

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* SR hazardous substancesSR hazardous substances

The Special Rapporteur on the implications for human rights of the environmentally sound management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes agreed to visit Canada from May 24 to June 5, 2019.

* CRC Pre-Sess WG 83rd SessionCRC Pre-Sess WG 83rd Session

The Committee on the Rights of the Child - Pre-Sessional Working Group will hold its 83rd Session from June 3 to 7, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Austria, Belarus, the Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Micronesia, Rwanda, Palestine, and Tuvalu.

* Global Bicycle DayGlobal Bicycle Day

The UN Global Bicycle Day is observed on June 3, 2019.

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* SR hazardous substancesSR hazardous substances

The Special Rapporteur on the implications for human rights of the environmentally sound management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes agreed to visit Canada from May 24 to June 5, 2019.

* CRC Pre-Sess WG 83rd SessionCRC Pre-Sess WG 83rd Session

The Committee on the Rights of the Child - Pre-Sessional Working Group will hold its 83rd Session from June 3 to 7, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Austria, Belarus, the Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Micronesia, Rwanda, Palestine, and Tuvalu.

* Int'l Day of Children VictimsInt'l Day of Children Victims

The UN International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed June 4, 2019.

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* World Environment DayWorld Environment Day

World Environment Day is observed on June 5.

* SR hazardous substancesSR hazardous substances

The Special Rapporteur on the implications for human rights of the environmentally sound management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes agreed to visit Canada from May 24 to June 5, 2019.

* CRC Pre-Sess WG 83rd SessionCRC Pre-Sess WG 83rd Session

The Committee on the Rights of the Child - Pre-Sessional Working Group will hold its 83rd Session from June 3 to 7, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Austria, Belarus, the Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Micronesia, Rwanda, Palestine, and Tuvalu.

* Int'l Day Unregulated FishingInt'l Day Unregulated Fishing

The UN International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing is observed June 5, 2019.

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* CRC Pre-Sess WG 83rd SessionCRC Pre-Sess WG 83rd Session

The Committee on the Rights of the Child - Pre-Sessional Working Group will hold its 83rd Session from June 3 to 7, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Austria, Belarus, the Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Micronesia, Rwanda, Palestine, and Tuvalu.

* UN Russian Language DayUN Russian Language Day

The UN Russian Language Day is observed on June 6, 2019.

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* CRC Pre-Sess WG 83rd SessionCRC Pre-Sess WG 83rd Session

The Committee on the Rights of the Child - Pre-Sessional Working Group will hold its 83rd Session from June 3 to 7, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Austria, Belarus, the Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Micronesia, Rwanda, Palestine, and Tuvalu.

* World Food Safety DayWorld Food Safety Day

The UN World Food Safety Day is observed on June 7, 2019.

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* World Oceans DayWorld Oceans Day

World Oceans Day is observed on June 8.

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* SR cultural rights (Maldives)SR cultural rights (Maldives)

The Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights agreed to visit the Maldives from June 9 to 18, 2019.

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* WG disc against womenWG disc against women

The Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and practice will hold its 25th Session from June 10 to 14, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* SR cultural rights (Maldives)SR cultural rights (Maldives)

The Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights agreed to visit the Maldives from June 9 to 18, 2019.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

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* WG disc against womenWG disc against women

The Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and practice will hold its 25th Session from June 10 to 14, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* SR cultural rights (Maldives)SR cultural rights (Maldives)

The Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights agreed to visit the Maldives from June 9 to 18, 2019.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

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* Day Against Child LabourDay Against Child Labour

World Day Against Child Labour is observed on June 12.

* WG disc against womenWG disc against women

The Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and practice will hold its 25th Session from June 10 to 14, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* ECtHR: Slovenia v. CroatiaECtHR: Slovenia v. Croatia

The European Court of Human Rights will hold a Grand Chamber hearing in the case of Slovenia v. Croatia on June 12, 2019, in Strasbourg, France.

* SR cultural rights (Maldives)SR cultural rights (Maldives)

The Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights agreed to visit the Maldives from June 9 to 18, 2019.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

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* WG disc against womenWG disc against women

The Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and practice will hold its 25th Session from June 10 to 14, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* Albinism Awareness DayAlbinism Awareness Day

The UN International Albinism Awareness Day is observed on June 13, 2019.

* SR cultural rights (Maldives)SR cultural rights (Maldives)

The Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights agreed to visit the Maldives from June 9 to 18, 2019.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

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* WG disc against womenWG disc against women

The Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and practice will hold its 25th Session from June 10 to 14, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* SR cultural rights (Maldives)SR cultural rights (Maldives)

The Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights agreed to visit the Maldives from June 9 to 18, 2019.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

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* SR cultural rights (Maldives)SR cultural rights (Maldives)

The Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights agreed to visit the Maldives from June 9 to 18, 2019.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

* Elder Abuse Awareness DayElder Abuse Awareness Day

The UN World is observed on June 15, 2019.

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* SR cultural rights (Maldives)SR cultural rights (Maldives)

The Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights agreed to visit the Maldives from June 9 to 18, 2019.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

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* Desertification and DroughtDesertification and Drought

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on June 17.

* Sub-Comm Torture 38th SessionSub-Comm Torture 38th Session

The Sub-Committee on the Prevention of Torture will hold its 38th Session from June 17 to 21, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG on Situations 24th SessionWG on Situations 24th Session

The Working Group on situations will hold its 24th Session from June 17 to 21, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* SR cultural rights (Maldives)SR cultural rights (Maldives)

The Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights agreed to visit the Maldives from June 9 to 18, 2019.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

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* Sub-Comm Torture 38th SessionSub-Comm Torture 38th Session

The Sub-Committee on the Prevention of Torture will hold its 38th Session from June 17 to 21, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG on Situations 24th SessionWG on Situations 24th Session

The Working Group on situations will hold its 24th Session from June 17 to 21, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* SR cultural rights (Maldives)SR cultural rights (Maldives)

The Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights agreed to visit the Maldives from June 9 to 18, 2019.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

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* Sub-Comm Torture 38th SessionSub-Comm Torture 38th Session

The Sub-Committee on the Prevention of Torture will hold its 38th Session from June 17 to 21, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG on Situations 24th SessionWG on Situations 24th Session

The Working Group on situations will hold its 24th Session from June 17 to 21, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

* Day Eliminate Sexual ViolenceDay Eliminate Sexual Violence

The UN International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is observed on June 19, 2019.

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* World Refugee DayWorld Refugee Day

World Refugee Day is observed on June 20.

* Sub-Comm Torture 38th SessionSub-Comm Torture 38th Session

The Sub-Committee on the Prevention of Torture will hold its 38th Session from June 17 to 21, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG on Situations 24th SessionWG on Situations 24th Session

The Working Group on situations will hold its 24th Session from June 17 to 21, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

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* Sub-Comm Torture 38th SessionSub-Comm Torture 38th Session

The Sub-Committee on the Prevention of Torture will hold its 38th Session from June 17 to 21, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG on Situations 24th SessionWG on Situations 24th Session

The Working Group on situations will hold its 24th Session from June 17 to 21, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

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* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

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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.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

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* HR Cmmtte CommunicationsHR Cmmtte Communications

The Human Rights Committee Working Group on Communications will hold its 126th Session from June 24 to 28, 2019 in Geneva Switzerland.

* HRC 41st SessionHRC 41st Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 41st Session from June 24 to July 12, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

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* HR Cmmtte CommunicationsHR Cmmtte Communications

The Human Rights Committee Working Group on Communications will hold its 126th Session from June 24 to 28, 2019 in Geneva Switzerland.

* HRC 41st SessionHRC 41st Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 41st Session from June 24 to July 12, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

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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 Cmmtte CommunicationsHR Cmmtte Communications

The Human Rights Committee Working Group on Communications will hold its 126th Session from June 24 to 28, 2019 in Geneva Switzerland.

* HRC 41st SessionHRC 41st Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 41st Session from June 24 to July 12, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CEDAW CommunicationsCEDAW Communications

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women - Working Group on Communications will hold its 44th Session from June 26 to 28, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

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* HR Cmmtte CommunicationsHR Cmmtte Communications

The Human Rights Committee Working Group on Communications will hold its 126th Session from June 24 to 28, 2019 in Geneva Switzerland.

* HRC 41st SessionHRC 41st Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 41st Session from June 24 to July 12, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CEDAW CommunicationsCEDAW Communications

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women - Working Group on Communications will hold its 44th Session from June 26 to 28, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CEDAW WG on inquiriesCEDAW WG on inquiries

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women- Working Group on inquiries will hold its 13th Session from June 27 to 28, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

* UN small business dayUN small business day

The UN Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day is observed June 27, 2019.

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* HR Cmmtte CommunicationsHR Cmmtte Communications

The Human Rights Committee Working Group on Communications will hold its 126th Session from June 24 to 28, 2019 in Geneva Switzerland.

* HRC 41st SessionHRC 41st Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 41st Session from June 24 to July 12, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CEDAW CommunicationsCEDAW Communications

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women - Working Group on Communications will hold its 44th Session from June 26 to 28, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CEDAW WG on inquiriesCEDAW WG on inquiries

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women- Working Group on inquiries will hold its 13th Session from June 27 to 28, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

* IACHR ElectionsIACHR Elections

The General Assembly of the Organization of American States will hold elections to fill four seats on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

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* HRC 41st SessionHRC 41st Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 41st Session from June 24 to July 12, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

* UN Day of the TropicsUN Day of the Tropics

The UN International Day of the Tropics is observed on June 29, 2019.

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* HRC 41st SessionHRC 41st Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 41st Session from June 24 to July 12, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 53rd Ordinary SessAfCHPR 53rd Ordinary Sess

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 53rd Ordinary Session from June 10 to July 5, 2019.

* UN Asteroid DayUN Asteroid Day

The UN International Asteroid Day is observed on June 30, 2019.

           
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