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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* CEDAW Committee 74th SessionCEDAW Committee 74th Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 74th Session from October 21 to November 8, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, and Seychelles.

* Human Rights CommitteeHuman Rights Committee

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 127th Session from October 14 to November 8, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Belgium, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Mexico, Senegal, Afghanistan, Croatia, and Spain.

* IE gender identity (Sri Lanka)IE gender identity (Sri Lanka)

UN Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity agreed to visit Sri Lanka from October 28 to November 8, 2019.

* IE albinism (Brazil)IE albinism (Brazil)

UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism agreed to visit Brazil from October 28 to November 8, 2019.

* WG Durban Declaration 17 SessWG Durban Declaration 17 Sess

Intergovernmental Working Group on the effective implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action will hold its 17th Session from October 21 to November 1, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* ACHPR 65th Ordinary SessionACHPR 65th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights will hold its 65th Ordinary Session from October 21 to November 10, 2019 in Banjul, The Gambia.

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* CEDAW Committee 74th SessionCEDAW Committee 74th Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 74th Session from October 21 to November 8, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, and Seychelles.

* Human Rights CommitteeHuman Rights Committee

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 127th Session from October 14 to November 8, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Belgium, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Mexico, Senegal, Afghanistan, Croatia, and Spain.

* IE gender identity (Sri Lanka)IE gender identity (Sri Lanka)

UN Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity agreed to visit Sri Lanka from October 28 to November 8, 2019.

* IE albinism (Brazil)IE albinism (Brazil)

UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism agreed to visit Brazil from October 28 to November 8, 2019.

* ACHPR 65th Ordinary SessionACHPR 65th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights will hold its 65th Ordinary Session from October 21 to November 10, 2019 in Banjul, The Gambia.

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* CEDAW Committee 74th SessionCEDAW Committee 74th Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 74th Session from October 21 to November 8, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, and Seychelles.

* Human Rights CommitteeHuman Rights Committee

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 127th Session from October 14 to November 8, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Belgium, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Mexico, Senegal, Afghanistan, Croatia, and Spain.

* IE gender identity (Sri Lanka)IE gender identity (Sri Lanka)

UN Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity agreed to visit Sri Lanka from October 28 to November 8, 2019.

* IE albinism (Brazil)IE albinism (Brazil)

UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism agreed to visit Brazil from October 28 to November 8, 2019.

* ACHPR 65th Ordinary SessionACHPR 65th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights will hold its 65th Ordinary Session from October 21 to November 10, 2019 in Banjul, The Gambia.

* WG arbitrary detentionWG arbitrary detention

The Working Group on arbitrary detention agreed to visit Qatar from November 3 to 14, 2019.

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* CEDAW Committee 74th SessionCEDAW Committee 74th Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 74th Session from October 21 to November 8, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, and Seychelles.

* Human Rights CommitteeHuman Rights Committee

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 127th Session from October 14 to November 8, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Belgium, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Mexico, Senegal, Afghanistan, Croatia, and Spain.

* IE gender identity (Sri Lanka)IE gender identity (Sri Lanka)

UN Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity agreed to visit Sri Lanka from October 28 to November 8, 2019.

* IE albinism (Brazil)IE albinism (Brazil)

UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism agreed to visit Brazil from October 28 to November 8, 2019.

* ACHPR 65th Ordinary SessionACHPR 65th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights will hold its 65th Ordinary Session from October 21 to November 10, 2019 in Banjul, The Gambia.

* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* WG on UPR 34th SessionWG on UPR 34th Session

The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 34th Session from November 4 - 11, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG arbitrary detentionWG arbitrary detention

The Working Group on arbitrary detention agreed to visit Qatar from November 3 to 14, 2019.

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* CEDAW Committee 74th SessionCEDAW Committee 74th Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 74th Session from October 21 to November 8, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, and Seychelles.

* Human Rights CommitteeHuman Rights Committee

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 127th Session from October 14 to November 8, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Belgium, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Mexico, Senegal, Afghanistan, Croatia, and Spain.

* IE gender identity (Sri Lanka)IE gender identity (Sri Lanka)

UN Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity agreed to visit Sri Lanka from October 28 to November 8, 2019.

* IE albinism (Brazil)IE albinism (Brazil)

UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism agreed to visit Brazil from October 28 to November 8, 2019.

* ACHPR 65th Ordinary SessionACHPR 65th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights will hold its 65th Ordinary Session from October 21 to November 10, 2019 in Banjul, The Gambia.

* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* WG on UPR 34th SessionWG on UPR 34th Session

The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 34th Session from November 4 - 11, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG arbitrary detentionWG arbitrary detention

The Working Group on arbitrary detention agreed to visit Qatar from November 3 to 14, 2019.

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* Environment in Armed ConflictEnvironment in Armed Conflict

International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is observed on November 6.

* CEDAW Committee 74th SessionCEDAW Committee 74th Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 74th Session from October 21 to November 8, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, and Seychelles.

* Human Rights CommitteeHuman Rights Committee

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 127th Session from October 14 to November 8, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Belgium, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Mexico, Senegal, Afghanistan, Croatia, and Spain.

* IE gender identity (Sri Lanka)IE gender identity (Sri Lanka)

UN Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity agreed to visit Sri Lanka from October 28 to November 8, 2019.

* IE albinism (Brazil)IE albinism (Brazil)

UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism agreed to visit Brazil from October 28 to November 8, 2019.

* ACHPR 65th Ordinary SessionACHPR 65th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights will hold its 65th Ordinary Session from October 21 to November 10, 2019 in Banjul, The Gambia.

* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* WG on UPR 34th SessionWG on UPR 34th Session

The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 34th Session from November 4 - 11, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG arbitrary detentionWG arbitrary detention

The Working Group on arbitrary detention agreed to visit Qatar from November 3 to 14, 2019.

* III IAHRS ForumIII IAHRS Forum

The third Inter-American Human Rights System Forum will take place from November 6 to 7, 2019 in Quito, Ecuador.

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* CEDAW Committee 74th SessionCEDAW Committee 74th Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 74th Session from October 21 to November 8, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, and Seychelles.

* Human Rights CommitteeHuman Rights Committee

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 127th Session from October 14 to November 8, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Belgium, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Mexico, Senegal, Afghanistan, Croatia, and Spain.

* IE gender identity (Sri Lanka)IE gender identity (Sri Lanka)

UN Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity agreed to visit Sri Lanka from October 28 to November 8, 2019.

* IE albinism (Brazil)IE albinism (Brazil)

UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism agreed to visit Brazil from October 28 to November 8, 2019.

* ACHPR 65th Ordinary SessionACHPR 65th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights will hold its 65th Ordinary Session from October 21 to November 10, 2019 in Banjul, The Gambia.

* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* WG on UPR 34th SessionWG on UPR 34th Session

The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 34th Session from November 4 - 11, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG arbitrary detentionWG arbitrary detention

The Working Group on arbitrary detention agreed to visit Qatar from November 3 to 14, 2019.

* III IAHRS ForumIII IAHRS Forum

The third Inter-American Human Rights System Forum will take place from November 6 to 7, 2019 in Quito, Ecuador.

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* CEDAW Committee 74th SessionCEDAW Committee 74th Session

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold its 74th Session from October 21 to November 8, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, and Seychelles.

* Human Rights CommitteeHuman Rights Committee

The Human Rights Committee will hold its 127th Session from October 14 to November 8, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland to review Belgium, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Mexico, Senegal, Afghanistan, Croatia, and Spain.

* IE gender identity (Sri Lanka)IE gender identity (Sri Lanka)

UN Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity agreed to visit Sri Lanka from October 28 to November 8, 2019.

* IE albinism (Brazil)IE albinism (Brazil)

UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism agreed to visit Brazil from October 28 to November 8, 2019.

* ACHPR 65th Ordinary SessionACHPR 65th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights will hold its 65th Ordinary Session from October 21 to November 10, 2019 in Banjul, The Gambia.

* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* WG on UPR 34th SessionWG on UPR 34th Session

The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 34th Session from November 4 - 11, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG arbitrary detentionWG arbitrary detention

The Working Group on arbitrary detention agreed to visit Qatar from November 3 to 14, 2019.

* IACHR 174th Period of SessionsIACHR 174th Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 174th Period of Session in Quito, Ecuador from November 8 to 14, 2019.

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* ACHPR 65th Ordinary SessionACHPR 65th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights will hold its 65th Ordinary Session from October 21 to November 10, 2019 in Banjul, The Gambia.

* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* WG on UPR 34th SessionWG on UPR 34th Session

The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 34th Session from November 4 - 11, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG arbitrary detentionWG arbitrary detention

The Working Group on arbitrary detention agreed to visit Qatar from November 3 to 14, 2019.

* IACHR 174th Period of SessionsIACHR 174th Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 174th Period of Session in Quito, Ecuador from November 8 to 14, 2019.

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* World Science Day for PeaceWorld Science Day for Peace

World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed on November 10.

* ACHPR 65th Ordinary SessionACHPR 65th Ordinary Session

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights will hold its 65th Ordinary Session from October 21 to November 10, 2019 in Banjul, The Gambia.

* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* WG on UPR 34th SessionWG on UPR 34th Session

The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 34th Session from November 4 - 11, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG arbitrary detentionWG arbitrary detention

The Working Group on arbitrary detention agreed to visit Qatar from November 3 to 14, 2019.

* IACHR 174th Period of SessionsIACHR 174th Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 174th Period of Session in Quito, Ecuador from November 8 to 14, 2019.

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* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* WG on UPR 34th SessionWG on UPR 34th Session

The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review will hold its 34th Session from November 4 - 11, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CEDAW Pre-Sess WG 76th SessCEDAW Pre-Sess WG 76th Sess

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Pre-sessional Working Group will hold its 76th Session from November 11 -15, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG arbitrary detentionWG arbitrary detention

The Working Group on arbitrary detention agreed to visit Qatar from November 3 to 14, 2019.

* IACHR 174th Period of SessionsIACHR 174th Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 174th Period of Session in Quito, Ecuador from November 8 to 14, 2019.

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* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* CEDAW Pre-Sess WG 76th SessCEDAW Pre-Sess WG 76th Sess

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Pre-sessional Working Group will hold its 76th Session from November 11 -15, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG arbitrary detentionWG arbitrary detention

The Working Group on arbitrary detention agreed to visit Qatar from November 3 to 14, 2019.

* IACHR 174th Period of SessionsIACHR 174th Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 174th Period of Session in Quito, Ecuador from November 8 to 14, 2019.

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* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* CEDAW Pre-Sess WG 76th SessCEDAW Pre-Sess WG 76th Sess

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Pre-sessional Working Group will hold its 76th Session from November 11 -15, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG arbitrary detentionWG arbitrary detention

The Working Group on arbitrary detention agreed to visit Qatar from November 3 to 14, 2019.

* IACHR 174th Period of SessionsIACHR 174th Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 174th Period of Session in Quito, Ecuador from November 8 to 14, 2019.

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* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* CEDAW Pre-Sess WG 76th SessCEDAW Pre-Sess WG 76th Sess

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Pre-sessional Working Group will hold its 76th Session from November 11 -15, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG arbitrary detentionWG arbitrary detention

The Working Group on arbitrary detention agreed to visit Qatar from November 3 to 14, 2019.

* IACHR 174th Period of SessionsIACHR 174th Period of Sessions

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 174th Period of Session in Quito, Ecuador from November 8 to 14, 2019.

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* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* CEDAW Pre-Sess WG 76th SessCEDAW Pre-Sess WG 76th Sess

The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Pre-sessional Working Group will hold its 76th Session from November 11 -15, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

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* International Tolerance DayInternational Tolerance Day

International Tolerance Day is observed on November 16.

* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* SR displaced persons (Iraq)SR displaced persons (Iraq)

The Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons agreed to visit Iraq from November 16 - 22, 2019.

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* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* SR displaced persons (Iraq)SR displaced persons (Iraq)

The Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons agreed to visit Iraq from November 16 - 22, 2019.

* SR on torture (Maldives)SR on torture (Maldives)

The Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment agreed to visit the Maldives from November 17 to 24, 2019.

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* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* IACtHR 132nd Regular SessionIACtHR 132nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court will hold its 132nd Regular Session from November 18 - 29, 2019.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* Sub-Commttee Torture 39th SessSub-Commttee Torture 39th Sess

The Sub-Committee on Prevention of Torture will hold its 39th Session from November 18 - 22, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG arbitrary detentionWG arbitrary detention

The Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will hold its 86th Session from November 18 - 22, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* SR displaced persons (Iraq)SR displaced persons (Iraq)

The Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons agreed to visit Iraq from November 16 - 22, 2019.

* SR on torture (Maldives)SR on torture (Maldives)

The Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment agreed to visit the Maldives from November 17 to 24, 2019.

* SR food (Zimbabwe)SR food (Zimbabwe)

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Zimbabwe from November 18 to 28, 2019.

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* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* IACtHR 132nd Regular SessionIACtHR 132nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court will hold its 132nd Regular Session from November 18 - 29, 2019.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* Sub-Commttee Torture 39th SessSub-Commttee Torture 39th Sess

The Sub-Committee on Prevention of Torture will hold its 39th Session from November 18 - 22, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG arbitrary detentionWG arbitrary detention

The Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will hold its 86th Session from November 18 - 22, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* SR displaced persons (Iraq)SR displaced persons (Iraq)

The Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons agreed to visit Iraq from November 16 - 22, 2019.

* SR on torture (Maldives)SR on torture (Maldives)

The Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment agreed to visit the Maldives from November 17 to 24, 2019.

* SR food (Zimbabwe)SR food (Zimbabwe)

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Zimbabwe from November 18 to 28, 2019.

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* Universal Children's DayUniversal Children's Day

Universal Children's Day is observed on November 20.

* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* IACtHR 132nd Regular SessionIACtHR 132nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court will hold its 132nd Regular Session from November 18 - 29, 2019.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* Sub-Commttee Torture 39th SessSub-Commttee Torture 39th Sess

The Sub-Committee on Prevention of Torture will hold its 39th Session from November 18 - 22, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG arbitrary detentionWG arbitrary detention

The Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will hold its 86th Session from November 18 - 22, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* SR displaced persons (Iraq)SR displaced persons (Iraq)

The Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons agreed to visit Iraq from November 16 - 22, 2019.

* SR on torture (Maldives)SR on torture (Maldives)

The Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment agreed to visit the Maldives from November 17 to 24, 2019.

* SR food (Zimbabwe)SR food (Zimbabwe)

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Zimbabwe from November 18 to 28, 2019.

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* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* IACtHR 132nd Regular SessionIACtHR 132nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court will hold its 132nd Regular Session from November 18 - 29, 2019.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* Sub-Commttee Torture 39th SessSub-Commttee Torture 39th Sess

The Sub-Committee on Prevention of Torture will hold its 39th Session from November 18 - 22, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG arbitrary detentionWG arbitrary detention

The Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will hold its 86th Session from November 18 - 22, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* SR displaced persons (Iraq)SR displaced persons (Iraq)

The Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons agreed to visit Iraq from November 16 - 22, 2019.

* SR on torture (Maldives)SR on torture (Maldives)

The Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment agreed to visit the Maldives from November 17 to 24, 2019.

* SR food (Zimbabwe)SR food (Zimbabwe)

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Zimbabwe from November 18 to 28, 2019.

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* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* IACtHR 132nd Regular SessionIACtHR 132nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court will hold its 132nd Regular Session from November 18 - 29, 2019.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* Sub-Commttee Torture 39th SessSub-Commttee Torture 39th Sess

The Sub-Committee on Prevention of Torture will hold its 39th Session from November 18 - 22, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG arbitrary detentionWG arbitrary detention

The Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will hold its 86th Session from November 18 - 22, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* SR displaced persons (Iraq)SR displaced persons (Iraq)

The Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons agreed to visit Iraq from November 16 - 22, 2019.

* SR on torture (Maldives)SR on torture (Maldives)

The Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment agreed to visit the Maldives from November 17 to 24, 2019.

* SR food (Zimbabwe)SR food (Zimbabwe)

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Zimbabwe from November 18 to 28, 2019.

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* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* IACtHR 132nd Regular SessionIACtHR 132nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court will hold its 132nd Regular Session from November 18 - 29, 2019.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* SR on torture (Maldives)SR on torture (Maldives)

The Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment agreed to visit the Maldives from November 17 to 24, 2019.

* SR food (Zimbabwe)SR food (Zimbabwe)

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Zimbabwe from November 18 to 28, 2019.

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* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* IACtHR 132nd Regular SessionIACtHR 132nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court will hold its 132nd Regular Session from November 18 - 29, 2019.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* SR on torture (Maldives)SR on torture (Maldives)

The Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment agreed to visit the Maldives from November 17 to 24, 2019.

* SR food (Zimbabwe)SR food (Zimbabwe)

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Zimbabwe from November 18 to 28, 2019.

* SR on racism (Qatar)SR on racism (Qatar)

The Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance agreed to visit Qatar from November 24 to December 1, 2019.

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* End Violence against WomenEnd Violence against Women

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed on November 25.

* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* IACtHR 132nd Regular SessionIACtHR 132nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court will hold its 132nd Regular Session from November 18 - 29, 2019.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG mercenaries 38th SessWG mercenaries 38th Sess

The Working Group on the use of mercenaries will hold its 38th session from November 25 - 29, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CERD Committee 100th SessCERD Committee 100th Sess

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 100th Session from November 25 to December 13, 2019.

* SR food (Zimbabwe)SR food (Zimbabwe)

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Zimbabwe from November 18 to 28, 2019.

* SR on racism (Qatar)SR on racism (Qatar)

The Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance agreed to visit Qatar from November 24 to December 1, 2019.

* IE on older persons (China)IE on older persons (China)

The Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons agreed to visit China from November 25 to December 3, 2019.

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* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* IACtHR 132nd Regular SessionIACtHR 132nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court will hold its 132nd Regular Session from November 18 - 29, 2019.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG mercenaries 38th SessWG mercenaries 38th Sess

The Working Group on the use of mercenaries will hold its 38th session from November 25 - 29, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CERD Committee 100th SessCERD Committee 100th Sess

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 100th Session from November 25 to December 13, 2019.

* SR food (Zimbabwe)SR food (Zimbabwe)

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Zimbabwe from November 18 to 28, 2019.

* SR on racism (Qatar)SR on racism (Qatar)

The Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance agreed to visit Qatar from November 24 to December 1, 2019.

* IE on older persons (China)IE on older persons (China)

The Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons agreed to visit China from November 25 to December 3, 2019.

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* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* IACtHR 132nd Regular SessionIACtHR 132nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court will hold its 132nd Regular Session from November 18 - 29, 2019.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG mercenaries 38th SessWG mercenaries 38th Sess

The Working Group on the use of mercenaries will hold its 38th session from November 25 - 29, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CERD Committee 100th SessCERD Committee 100th Sess

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 100th Session from November 25 to December 13, 2019.

* SR food (Zimbabwe)SR food (Zimbabwe)

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Zimbabwe from November 18 to 28, 2019.

* SR on racism (Qatar)SR on racism (Qatar)

The Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance agreed to visit Qatar from November 24 to December 1, 2019.

* IE on older persons (China)IE on older persons (China)

The Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons agreed to visit China from November 25 to December 3, 2019.

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* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* IACtHR 132nd Regular SessionIACtHR 132nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court will hold its 132nd Regular Session from November 18 - 29, 2019.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG mercenaries 38th SessWG mercenaries 38th Sess

The Working Group on the use of mercenaries will hold its 38th session from November 25 - 29, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CERD Committee 100th SessCERD Committee 100th Sess

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 100th Session from November 25 to December 13, 2019.

* Forum on Minority IssuesForum on Minority Issues

Forum on Minority Issues will hold its 12th Session from November 28 - 29, 2019.

* SR food (Zimbabwe)SR food (Zimbabwe)

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Zimbabwe from November 18 to 28, 2019.

* SR on racism (Qatar)SR on racism (Qatar)

The Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance agreed to visit Qatar from November 24 to December 1, 2019.

* IE on older persons (China)IE on older persons (China)

The Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons agreed to visit China from November 25 to December 3, 2019.

* SR on health (Fiji)SR on health (Fiji)

The Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health agreed to visit Fiji from November 28 to December 6, 2019.

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* Solidarity with PalestiniansSolidarity with Palestinians

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed on November 29.

* AfCHPR 55th Ordinary SessionAfCHPR 55th Ordinary Session

The African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 55th Ordinary Session from November 4 to 29, 2019 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

* IACtHR 132nd Regular SessionIACtHR 132nd Regular Session

The Inter-American Court will hold its 132nd Regular Session from November 18 - 29, 2019.

* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* WG mercenaries 38th SessWG mercenaries 38th Sess

The Working Group on the use of mercenaries will hold its 38th session from November 25 - 29, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CERD Committee 100th SessCERD Committee 100th Sess

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 100th Session from November 25 to December 13, 2019.

* Forum on Minority IssuesForum on Minority Issues

Forum on Minority Issues will hold its 12th Session from November 28 - 29, 2019.

* SR on racism (Qatar)SR on racism (Qatar)

The Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance agreed to visit Qatar from November 24 to December 1, 2019.

* IE on older persons (China)IE on older persons (China)

The Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons agreed to visit China from November 25 to December 3, 2019.

* SR on health (Fiji)SR on health (Fiji)

The Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health agreed to visit Fiji from November 28 to December 6, 2019.

* SR safe drinking water (Benin)SR safe drinking water (Benin)

The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation agreed to visit Benin from November 29 to December 12, 2019

* UN SR violence against womenUN SR violence against women

The UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences agreed to visit Ecuador from November 29 to December 9, 2019.

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* CAT 68th SessionCAT 68th Session

The Committee against Torture will hold its 68th Session from November 11 to December 6, 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* CERD Committee 100th SessCERD Committee 100th Sess

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 100th Session from November 25 to December 13, 2019.

* SR on racism (Qatar)SR on racism (Qatar)

The Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance agreed to visit Qatar from November 24 to December 1, 2019.

* IE on older persons (China)IE on older persons (China)

The Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons agreed to visit China from November 25 to December 3, 2019.

* SR on health (Fiji)SR on health (Fiji)

The Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health agreed to visit Fiji from November 28 to December 6, 2019.

* SR safe drinking water (Benin)SR safe drinking water (Benin)

The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation agreed to visit Benin from November 29 to December 12, 2019

* UN SR violence against womenUN SR violence against women

The UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences agreed to visit Ecuador from November 29 to December 9, 2019.

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