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 141 Period of SessionsIACtHR 141 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 141st Ordinary Period of Sessions from April 19 to May 13, 2021.

* ACHPR 68th Ordinary SessionACHPR 68th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 68th Ordinary Session from April 14 to May 4, 2021.

* CED 20th SessionCED 20th Session

The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances will hold its 20th Session from April 12 to May 7, 2021. It will adopt the list of issues in absence of a report for Zambia, and hold a dialogue with Colombia on the CED's request for additional information. The CED will also hold dialogues with Mongolia and Switzerland concerning their reports.

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* IACtHR 141 Period of SessionsIACtHR 141 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 141st Ordinary Period of Sessions from April 19 to May 13, 2021.

* ACHPR 68th Ordinary SessionACHPR 68th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 68th Ordinary Session from April 14 to May 4, 2021.

* CED 20th SessionCED 20th Session

The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances will hold its 20th Session from April 12 to May 7, 2021. It will adopt the list of issues in absence of a report for Zambia, and hold a dialogue with Colombia on the CED's request for additional information. The CED will also hold dialogues with Mongolia and Switzerland concerning their reports.

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* IACtHR 141 Period of SessionsIACtHR 141 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 141st Ordinary Period of Sessions from April 19 to May 13, 2021.

* ACHPR 68th Ordinary SessionACHPR 68th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 68th Ordinary Session from April 14 to May 4, 2021.

* UPR Working GroupUPR Working Group

The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 38th session from May 3 to May 14, 2021.

* CED 20th SessionCED 20th Session

The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances will hold its 20th Session from April 12 to May 7, 2021. It will adopt the list of issues in absence of a report for Zambia, and hold a dialogue with Colombia on the CED's request for additional information. The CED will also hold dialogues with Mongolia and Switzerland concerning their reports.

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* IACtHR 141 Period of SessionsIACtHR 141 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 141st Ordinary Period of Sessions from April 19 to May 13, 2021.

* ACHPR 68th Ordinary SessionACHPR 68th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 68th Ordinary Session from April 14 to May 4, 2021.

* UPR Working GroupUPR Working Group

The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 38th session from May 3 to May 14, 2021.

* CED 20th SessionCED 20th Session

The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances will hold its 20th Session from April 12 to May 7, 2021. It will adopt the list of issues in absence of a report for Zambia, and hold a dialogue with Colombia on the CED's request for additional information. The CED will also hold dialogues with Mongolia and Switzerland concerning their reports.

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* IACtHR 141 Period of SessionsIACtHR 141 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 141st Ordinary Period of Sessions from April 19 to May 13, 2021.

* UPR Working GroupUPR Working Group

The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 38th session from May 3 to May 14, 2021.

* CED 20th SessionCED 20th Session

The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances will hold its 20th Session from April 12 to May 7, 2021. It will adopt the list of issues in absence of a report for Zambia, and hold a dialogue with Colombia on the CED's request for additional information. The CED will also hold dialogues with Mongolia and Switzerland concerning their reports.

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* IACtHR 141 Period of SessionsIACtHR 141 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 141st Ordinary Period of Sessions from April 19 to May 13, 2021.

* UPR Working GroupUPR Working Group

The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 38th session from May 3 to May 14, 2021.

* CED 20th SessionCED 20th Session

The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances will hold its 20th Session from April 12 to May 7, 2021. It will adopt the list of issues in absence of a report for Zambia, and hold a dialogue with Colombia on the CED's request for additional information. The CED will also hold dialogues with Mongolia and Switzerland concerning their reports.

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* IACtHR 141 Period of SessionsIACtHR 141 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 141st Ordinary Period of Sessions from April 19 to May 13, 2021.

* UPR Working GroupUPR Working Group

The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 38th session from May 3 to May 14, 2021.

* CED 20th SessionCED 20th Session

The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances will hold its 20th Session from April 12 to May 7, 2021. It will adopt the list of issues in absence of a report for Zambia, and hold a dialogue with Colombia on the CED's request for additional information. The CED will also hold dialogues with Mongolia and Switzerland concerning their reports.

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* WWII Victim RemembranceWWII Victim Remembrance

Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War is observed on May 8 and 9.

* IACtHR 141 Period of SessionsIACtHR 141 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 141st Ordinary Period of Sessions from April 19 to May 13, 2021.

* UPR Working GroupUPR Working Group

The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 38th session from May 3 to May 14, 2021.

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* WWII Victim RemembranceWWII Victim Remembrance

Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War is observed on May 8 and 9.

* IACtHR 141 Period of SessionsIACtHR 141 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 141st Ordinary Period of Sessions from April 19 to May 13, 2021.

* UPR Working GroupUPR Working Group

The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 38th session from May 3 to May 14, 2021.

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* IACtHR 141 Period of SessionsIACtHR 141 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 141st Ordinary Period of Sessions from April 19 to May 13, 2021.

* UPR Working GroupUPR Working Group

The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 38th session from May 3 to May 14, 2021.

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* IACtHR 141 Period of SessionsIACtHR 141 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 141st Ordinary Period of Sessions from April 19 to May 13, 2021.

* UPR Working GroupUPR Working Group

The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 38th session from May 3 to May 14, 2021.

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* IACtHR 141 Period of SessionsIACtHR 141 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 141st Ordinary Period of Sessions from April 19 to May 13, 2021.

* UPR Working GroupUPR Working Group

The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 38th session from May 3 to May 14, 2021.

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* IACtHR 141 Period of SessionsIACtHR 141 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 141st Ordinary Period of Sessions from April 19 to May 13, 2021.

* UPR Working GroupUPR Working Group

The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 38th session from May 3 to May 14, 2021.

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* UPR Working GroupUPR Working Group

The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 38th session from May 3 to May 14, 2021.

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* International Day of FamiliesInternational Day of Families

International Day of Families is observed on May 15.

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* ECSR 320th SessionECSR 320th Session

The European Committee of Social Rights will holds its 320th Session from May 17 to 21, 2021.

* CRC 87th SessionCRC 87th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 87th Session from May 17 to June 4, 2021. The States under review are: Luxembourg and Tunisia.

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* ECSR 320th SessionECSR 320th Session

The European Committee of Social Rights will holds its 320th Session from May 17 to 21, 2021.

* CRC 87th SessionCRC 87th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 87th Session from May 17 to June 4, 2021. The States under review are: Luxembourg and Tunisia.

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* ECSR 320th SessionECSR 320th Session

The European Committee of Social Rights will holds its 320th Session from May 17 to 21, 2021.

* ECtHR Hrg: Grzęda v. PolandECtHR Hrg: Grzęda v. Poland

The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights will hold a hearing in the case of Grzęda v. Poland on May 19.

* CRC 87th SessionCRC 87th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 87th Session from May 17 to June 4, 2021. The States under review are: Luxembourg and Tunisia.

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* ECSR 320th SessionECSR 320th Session

The European Committee of Social Rights will holds its 320th Session from May 17 to 21, 2021.

* CRC 87th SessionCRC 87th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 87th Session from May 17 to June 4, 2021. The States under review are: Luxembourg and Tunisia.

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* World Day Cultural DiversityWorld Day Cultural Diversity

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed on May 21.

* ECSR 320th SessionECSR 320th Session

The European Committee of Social Rights will holds its 320th Session from May 17 to 21, 2021.

* CRC 87th SessionCRC 87th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 87th Session from May 17 to June 4, 2021. The States under review are: Luxembourg and Tunisia.

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* Biological Diversity DayBiological Diversity Day

International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on May 22.

* CRC 87th SessionCRC 87th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 87th Session from May 17 to June 4, 2021. The States under review are: Luxembourg and Tunisia.

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* CRC 87th SessionCRC 87th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 87th Session from May 17 to June 4, 2021. The States under review are: Luxembourg and Tunisia.

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* IACtHR 142 Period of SessionsIACtHR 142 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 142nd Ordinary Period of Sessions from May 24 to June 24, 2021.

* CRC 87th SessionCRC 87th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 87th Session from May 17 to June 4, 2021. The States under review are: Luxembourg and Tunisia.

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* IACtHR 142 Period of SessionsIACtHR 142 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 142nd Ordinary Period of Sessions from May 24 to June 24, 2021.

* CRC 87th SessionCRC 87th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 87th Session from May 17 to June 4, 2021. The States under review are: Luxembourg and Tunisia.

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* ECtHR Hrg: Savickis v. LatviaECtHR Hrg: Savickis v. Latvia

The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights will hold a hearing in the case of Savickis and Others v. Latvia on May 26, 2021.

* IACtHR 142 Period of SessionsIACtHR 142 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 142nd Ordinary Period of Sessions from May 24 to June 24, 2021.

* CRC 87th SessionCRC 87th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 87th Session from May 17 to June 4, 2021. The States under review are: Luxembourg and Tunisia.

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* IACtHR 142 Period of SessionsIACtHR 142 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 142nd Ordinary Period of Sessions from May 24 to June 24, 2021.

* CRC 87th SessionCRC 87th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 87th Session from May 17 to June 4, 2021. The States under review are: Luxembourg and Tunisia.

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* IACtHR 142 Period of SessionsIACtHR 142 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 142nd Ordinary Period of Sessions from May 24 to June 24, 2021.

* CRC 87th SessionCRC 87th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 87th Session from May 17 to June 4, 2021. The States under review are: Luxembourg and Tunisia.

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* IACtHR 142 Period of SessionsIACtHR 142 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 142nd Ordinary Period of Sessions from May 24 to June 24, 2021.

* CRC 87th SessionCRC 87th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 87th Session from May 17 to June 4, 2021. The States under review are: Luxembourg and Tunisia.

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* IACtHR 142 Period of SessionsIACtHR 142 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 142nd Ordinary Period of Sessions from May 24 to June 24, 2021.

* CRC 87th SessionCRC 87th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 87th Session from May 17 to June 4, 2021. The States under review are: Luxembourg and Tunisia.

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* IACtHR 142 Period of SessionsIACtHR 142 Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 142nd Ordinary Period of Sessions from May 24 to June 24, 2021.

* CRC 87th SessionCRC 87th Session

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will hold its 87th Session from May 17 to June 4, 2021. The States under review are: Luxembourg and Tunisia.

         
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