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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* Zero Discrimination DayZero Discrimination Day

Zero Discrimination Day is observed on March 1.

* CEDAW 69th SessionCEDAW 69th Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 69th Session from February 19 - March 9, 2018 to review state reports of Chile, fiji, Luxemborg, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Suriname.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CRPD 19th Session CRPD 19th Session

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 19th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 14 to March 9. It will consider State reports from Haiti, Nepal, Oman, Russia, Seychelles, Slovenia, and Sudan.

* IACHR 167th Extraordinary SessIACHR 167th Extraordinary Sess

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 167th Extraordinary Period of Sessions from February 22 to March 2 in Bogota, Colombia.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* CEDAW 69th SessionCEDAW 69th Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 69th Session from February 19 - March 9, 2018 to review state reports of Chile, fiji, Luxemborg, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Suriname.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CRPD 19th Session CRPD 19th Session

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 19th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 14 to March 9. It will consider State reports from Haiti, Nepal, Oman, Russia, Seychelles, Slovenia, and Sudan.

* IACHR 167th Extraordinary SessIACHR 167th Extraordinary Sess

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 167th Extraordinary Period of Sessions from February 22 to March 2 in Bogota, Colombia.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* CEDAW 69th SessionCEDAW 69th Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 69th Session from February 19 - March 9, 2018 to review state reports of Chile, fiji, Luxemborg, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Suriname.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CRPD 19th Session CRPD 19th Session

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 19th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 14 to March 9. It will consider State reports from Haiti, Nepal, Oman, Russia, Seychelles, Slovenia, and Sudan.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* CEDAW 69th SessionCEDAW 69th Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 69th Session from February 19 - March 9, 2018 to review state reports of Chile, fiji, Luxemborg, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Suriname.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CRPD 19th Session CRPD 19th Session

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 19th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 14 to March 9. It will consider State reports from Haiti, Nepal, Oman, Russia, Seychelles, Slovenia, and Sudan.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* CEDAW 69th SessionCEDAW 69th Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 69th Session from February 19 - March 9, 2018 to review state reports of Chile, fiji, Luxemborg, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Suriname.

* IACtHR 122nd Regular SessionIACtHR 122nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 122nd regular session from March 5 to 16.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CRPD 19th Session CRPD 19th Session

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 19th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 14 to March 9. It will consider State reports from Haiti, Nepal, Oman, Russia, Seychelles, Slovenia, and Sudan.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* CEDAW 69th SessionCEDAW 69th Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 69th Session from February 19 - March 9, 2018 to review state reports of Chile, fiji, Luxemborg, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Suriname.

* IACtHR 122nd Regular SessionIACtHR 122nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 122nd regular session from March 5 to 16.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CRPD 19th Session CRPD 19th Session

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 19th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 14 to March 9. It will consider State reports from Haiti, Nepal, Oman, Russia, Seychelles, Slovenia, and Sudan.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* CEDAW 69th SessionCEDAW 69th Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 69th Session from February 19 - March 9, 2018 to review state reports of Chile, fiji, Luxemborg, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Suriname.

* IACtHR 122nd Regular SessionIACtHR 122nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 122nd regular session from March 5 to 16.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CRPD 19th Session CRPD 19th Session

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 19th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 14 to March 9. It will consider State reports from Haiti, Nepal, Oman, Russia, Seychelles, Slovenia, and Sudan.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* International Women's DayInternational Women's Day

The United Nations International Women's Day is observed on March 8.

* CEDAW 69th SessionCEDAW 69th Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 69th Session from February 19 - March 9, 2018 to review state reports of Chile, fiji, Luxemborg, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Suriname.

* IACtHR 122nd Regular SessionIACtHR 122nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 122nd regular session from March 5 to 16.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CRPD 19th Session CRPD 19th Session

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 19th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 14 to March 9. It will consider State reports from Haiti, Nepal, Oman, Russia, Seychelles, Slovenia, and Sudan.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* CEDAW 69th SessionCEDAW 69th Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 69th Session from February 19 - March 9, 2018 to review state reports of Chile, fiji, Luxemborg, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Suriname.

* IACtHR 122nd Regular SessionIACtHR 122nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 122nd regular session from March 5 to 16.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CRPD 19th Session CRPD 19th Session

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 19th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 14 to March 9. It will consider State reports from Haiti, Nepal, Oman, Russia, Seychelles, Slovenia, and Sudan.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* IACtHR 122nd Regular SessionIACtHR 122nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 122nd regular session from March 5 to 16.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* IACtHR 122nd Regular SessionIACtHR 122nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 122nd regular session from March 5 to 16.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* CESCR 63rd Session CESCR 63rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights will hold its 63rd Session from March 12-29, 2018 to review state reports of Bangladesh, Central African Republic, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain.

* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

* IACtHR 122nd Regular SessionIACtHR 122nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 122nd regular session from March 5 to 16.

* CRPD 9th Pre-Sessional WGCRPD 9th Pre-Sessional WG

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 9th Pre-Sessional Working Group from March 12 to 16, 2018. It will review state reports of Algeria, Cuba, Malta, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, and The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* CESCR 63rd Session CESCR 63rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights will hold its 63rd Session from March 12-29, 2018 to review state reports of Bangladesh, Central African Republic, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain.

* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

* IACtHR 122nd Regular SessionIACtHR 122nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 122nd regular session from March 5 to 16.

* CRPD 9th Pre-Sessional WGCRPD 9th Pre-Sessional WG

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 9th Pre-Sessional Working Group from March 12 to 16, 2018. It will review state reports of Algeria, Cuba, Malta, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, and The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* CESCR 63rd Session CESCR 63rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights will hold its 63rd Session from March 12-29, 2018 to review state reports of Bangladesh, Central African Republic, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain.

* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

* IACtHR 122nd Regular SessionIACtHR 122nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 122nd regular session from March 5 to 16.

* CRPD 9th Pre-Sessional WGCRPD 9th Pre-Sessional WG

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 9th Pre-Sessional Working Group from March 12 to 16, 2018. It will review state reports of Algeria, Cuba, Malta, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, and The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* CESCR 63rd Session CESCR 63rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights will hold its 63rd Session from March 12-29, 2018 to review state reports of Bangladesh, Central African Republic, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain.

* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

* IACtHR 122nd Regular SessionIACtHR 122nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 122nd regular session from March 5 to 16.

* CRPD 9th Pre-Sessional WGCRPD 9th Pre-Sessional WG

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 9th Pre-Sessional Working Group from March 12 to 16, 2018. It will review state reports of Algeria, Cuba, Malta, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, and The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* CESCR 63rd Session CESCR 63rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights will hold its 63rd Session from March 12-29, 2018 to review state reports of Bangladesh, Central African Republic, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain.

* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

* IACtHR 122nd Regular SessionIACtHR 122nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 122nd regular session from March 5 to 16.

* CRPD 9th Pre-Sessional WGCRPD 9th Pre-Sessional WG

The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 9th Pre-Sessional Working Group from March 12 to 16, 2018. It will review state reports of Algeria, Cuba, Malta, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, and The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* CESCR 63rd Session CESCR 63rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights will hold its 63rd Session from March 12-29, 2018 to review state reports of Bangladesh, Central African Republic, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain.

* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* IE - Foreign Debt IE - Foreign Debt

The Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related financial obligations of States agreed to visit Brazil from March 18-29, 2018.

* CESCR 63rd Session CESCR 63rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights will hold its 63rd Session from March 12-29, 2018 to review state reports of Bangladesh, Central African Republic, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain.

* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* IE - Foreign Debt IE - Foreign Debt

The Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related financial obligations of States agreed to visit Brazil from March 18-29, 2018.

* CESCR 63rd Session CESCR 63rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights will hold its 63rd Session from March 12-29, 2018 to review state reports of Bangladesh, Central African Republic, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain.

* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* IE - Foreign Debt IE - Foreign Debt

The Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related financial obligations of States agreed to visit Brazil from March 18-29, 2018.

* CESCR 63rd Session CESCR 63rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights will hold its 63rd Session from March 12-29, 2018 to review state reports of Bangladesh, Central African Republic, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain.

* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* ECSR 298th Session ECSR 298th Session

The European Committee of Social Rights will hold its 298th Session from March 20 to 23 in Strasbourg, France.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* Elimination of Race DiscriminaElimination of Race Discrimina

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is commemorated on March 21 each year.

* IE - Foreign Debt IE - Foreign Debt

The Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related financial obligations of States agreed to visit Brazil from March 18-29, 2018.

* CESCR 63rd Session CESCR 63rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights will hold its 63rd Session from March 12-29, 2018 to review state reports of Bangladesh, Central African Republic, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain.

* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* ECSR 298th Session ECSR 298th Session

The European Committee of Social Rights will hold its 298th Session from March 20 to 23 in Strasbourg, France.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* World Water DayWorld Water Day

World Water Day is commemorated on March 22.

* IE - Foreign Debt IE - Foreign Debt

The Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related financial obligations of States agreed to visit Brazil from March 18-29, 2018.

* CESCR 63rd Session CESCR 63rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights will hold its 63rd Session from March 12-29, 2018 to review state reports of Bangladesh, Central African Republic, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain.

* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* ECSR 298th Session ECSR 298th Session

The European Committee of Social Rights will hold its 298th Session from March 20 to 23 in Strasbourg, France.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* IE - Foreign Debt IE - Foreign Debt

The Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related financial obligations of States agreed to visit Brazil from March 18-29, 2018.

* CESCR 63rd Session CESCR 63rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights will hold its 63rd Session from March 12-29, 2018 to review state reports of Bangladesh, Central African Republic, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain.

* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

* HR Council 37th Session HR Council 37th Session

The Human Rights Council will hold its 37th Session from February 26 to March 23 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* ECSR 298th Session ECSR 298th Session

The European Committee of Social Rights will hold its 298th Session from March 20 to 23 in Strasbourg, France.

* AfCHPR 48th Session AfCHPR 48th Session

The African Court on Human and People’s Rights (AfCHPR) will continue its 48th Session in Arusha, Tanzania from February 26, 2018 to March 23, 2018. During its sessions, the AfCHPR will hold hearings on the admissibility and merits of pending complaints.

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* Right to Truth DayRight to Truth Day

International Day for the Right to Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is commemorated on March 24.

* IE - Foreign Debt IE - Foreign Debt

The Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related financial obligations of States agreed to visit Brazil from March 18-29, 2018.

* CESCR 63rd Session CESCR 63rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights will hold its 63rd Session from March 12-29, 2018 to review state reports of Bangladesh, Central African Republic, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain.

* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

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* Slavery Victim Remembrance DaySlavery Victim Remembrance Day

International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed on March 25.

* IE - Foreign Debt IE - Foreign Debt

The Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related financial obligations of States agreed to visit Brazil from March 18-29, 2018.

* CESCR 63rd Session CESCR 63rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights will hold its 63rd Session from March 12-29, 2018 to review state reports of Bangladesh, Central African Republic, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain.

* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

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* IE - Foreign Debt IE - Foreign Debt

The Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related financial obligations of States agreed to visit Brazil from March 18-29, 2018.

* CESCR 63rd Session CESCR 63rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights will hold its 63rd Session from March 12-29, 2018 to review state reports of Bangladesh, Central African Republic, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain.

* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

* WG Business Ent. (Thailand)WG Business Ent. (Thailand)

The Working Group on business enterprises agreed to visit Thailand from March 26 to April 4, 2018.

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* IE - Foreign Debt IE - Foreign Debt

The Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related financial obligations of States agreed to visit Brazil from March 18-29, 2018.

* CESCR 63rd Session CESCR 63rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights will hold its 63rd Session from March 12-29, 2018 to review state reports of Bangladesh, Central African Republic, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain.

* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

* WG Business Ent. (Thailand)WG Business Ent. (Thailand)

The Working Group on business enterprises agreed to visit Thailand from March 26 to April 4, 2018.

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* IE - Foreign Debt IE - Foreign Debt

The Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related financial obligations of States agreed to visit Brazil from March 18-29, 2018.

* ECtHR: GuzelyurtluECtHR: Guzelyurtlu

The European Court of Human Rights will hold a Grand Chamber hearing on the case of Guzelyutrtlu and Others v. Cyprus and Turkey on March 28, 2018.

* CESCR 63rd Session CESCR 63rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights will hold its 63rd Session from March 12-29, 2018 to review state reports of Bangladesh, Central African Republic, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain.

* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

* WG Business Ent. (Thailand)WG Business Ent. (Thailand)

The Working Group on business enterprises agreed to visit Thailand from March 26 to April 4, 2018.

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* IE - Foreign Debt IE - Foreign Debt

The Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related financial obligations of States agreed to visit Brazil from March 18-29, 2018.

* CESCR 63rd Session CESCR 63rd Session

The Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights will hold its 63rd Session from March 12-29, 2018 to review state reports of Bangladesh, Central African Republic, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain.

* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

* WG Business Ent. (Thailand)WG Business Ent. (Thailand)

The Working Group on business enterprises agreed to visit Thailand from March 26 to April 4, 2018.

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* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

* WG Business Ent. (Thailand)WG Business Ent. (Thailand)

The Working Group on business enterprises agreed to visit Thailand from March 26 to April 4, 2018.

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* Human Rights Committee 122nd Human Rights Committee 122nd

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 122nd Session from March 12 - April 6, 2018 to review state reports from Belarus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hungary, Lebanon and Liberia.

* WG Business Ent. (Thailand)WG Business Ent. (Thailand)

The Working Group on business enterprises agreed to visit Thailand from March 26 to April 4, 2018.

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 Country Visits
 Deadline
 Deliberative Sessions
 Hearings
 Mechanism Session (Public)
 Meetings of States Parties
 Review of State Reports
 Social & Cultural Events