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.

* IE Foreign Debt - TunisiaIE Foreign Debt - Tunisia

The UN Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights will conduct a country visit in Tunisia from February 20 to March 1, 2017.

* IE SOGI - ArgentinaIE SOGI - Argentina

The UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity will conduct a country visit in Argentina from March 1 to 10, 2017.

* CEDAW 66th SessionCEDAW 66th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women will hold its 66th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 13 to March 3, 2017 to consider the State reports of El Salvador, Germany, Ireland, Jordan, Micronesia, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, and Ukraine.

* CESCR Pre-Sessional WGCESCR Pre-Sessional WG

The United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold its 60th Pre-Sessional Working Group in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 3, 2017 to consider the State reports of Colombia, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, and Russia.

* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

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* IE SOGI - ArgentinaIE SOGI - Argentina

The UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity will conduct a country visit in Argentina from March 1 to 10, 2017.

* CEDAW 66th SessionCEDAW 66th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women will hold its 66th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 13 to March 3, 2017 to consider the State reports of El Salvador, Germany, Ireland, Jordan, Micronesia, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, and Ukraine.

* CESCR Pre-Sessional WGCESCR Pre-Sessional WG

The United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold its 60th Pre-Sessional Working Group in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 3, 2017 to consider the State reports of Colombia, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, and Russia.

* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* IE Older Persons - NamibiaIE Older Persons - Namibia

The United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons will conduct a country visit in Namibia from March 2 to 13, 2017.

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* IE SOGI - ArgentinaIE SOGI - Argentina

The UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity will conduct a country visit in Argentina from March 1 to 10, 2017.

* CEDAW 66th SessionCEDAW 66th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women will hold its 66th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 13 to March 3, 2017 to consider the State reports of El Salvador, Germany, Ireland, Jordan, Micronesia, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, and Ukraine.

* CESCR Pre-Sessional WGCESCR Pre-Sessional WG

The United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights will hold its 60th Pre-Sessional Working Group in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 3, 2017 to consider the State reports of Colombia, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, and Russia.

* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* IE Older Persons - NamibiaIE Older Persons - Namibia

The United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons will conduct a country visit in Namibia from March 2 to 13, 2017.

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* IE SOGI - ArgentinaIE SOGI - Argentina

The UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity will conduct a country visit in Argentina from March 1 to 10, 2017.

* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* IE Older Persons - NamibiaIE Older Persons - Namibia

The United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons will conduct a country visit in Namibia from March 2 to 13, 2017.

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* IE SOGI - ArgentinaIE SOGI - Argentina

The UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity will conduct a country visit in Argentina from March 1 to 10, 2017.

* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* IE Older Persons - NamibiaIE Older Persons - Namibia

The United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons will conduct a country visit in Namibia from March 2 to 13, 2017.

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* IE SOGI - ArgentinaIE SOGI - Argentina

The UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity will conduct a country visit in Argentina from March 1 to 10, 2017.

* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CEDAW 68th Pre-Sessional WGCEDAW 68th Pre-Sessional WG

The UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Pre-Sessional Working Group meeting in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 10, 2017 to consider the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* Cttee Enforced DisappearanceCttee Enforced Disappearance

The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearance will hold its 12th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 17, 2017 to review the State reports of Cuba, Ecuador, and Senegal.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

* IE Older Persons - NamibiaIE Older Persons - Namibia

The United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons will conduct a country visit in Namibia from March 2 to 13, 2017.

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* IE SOGI - ArgentinaIE SOGI - Argentina

The UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity will conduct a country visit in Argentina from March 1 to 10, 2017.

* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CEDAW 68th Pre-Sessional WGCEDAW 68th Pre-Sessional WG

The UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Pre-Sessional Working Group meeting in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 10, 2017 to consider the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* Cttee Enforced DisappearanceCttee Enforced Disappearance

The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearance will hold its 12th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 17, 2017 to review the State reports of Cuba, Ecuador, and Senegal.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

* IE Older Persons - NamibiaIE Older Persons - Namibia

The United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons will conduct a country visit in Namibia from March 2 to 13, 2017.

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* International Women's DayInternational Women's Day

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

* IE SOGI - ArgentinaIE SOGI - Argentina

The UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity will conduct a country visit in Argentina from March 1 to 10, 2017.

* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CEDAW 68th Pre-Sessional WGCEDAW 68th Pre-Sessional WG

The UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Pre-Sessional Working Group meeting in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 10, 2017 to consider the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* Cttee Enforced DisappearanceCttee Enforced Disappearance

The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearance will hold its 12th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 17, 2017 to review the State reports of Cuba, Ecuador, and Senegal.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

* ECtHR Hearing: MerabishviliECtHR Hearing: Merabishvili

The European Court of Human Rights will hold a Grand Chamber hearing in the case of Merabishvili v. Georgia on March 8, 2017.

* IE Older Persons - NamibiaIE Older Persons - Namibia

The United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons will conduct a country visit in Namibia from March 2 to 13, 2017.

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* IE SOGI - ArgentinaIE SOGI - Argentina

The UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity will conduct a country visit in Argentina from March 1 to 10, 2017.

* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CEDAW 68th Pre-Sessional WGCEDAW 68th Pre-Sessional WG

The UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Pre-Sessional Working Group meeting in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 10, 2017 to consider the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* Cttee Enforced DisappearanceCttee Enforced Disappearance

The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearance will hold its 12th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 17, 2017 to review the State reports of Cuba, Ecuador, and Senegal.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

* IE Older Persons - NamibiaIE Older Persons - Namibia

The United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons will conduct a country visit in Namibia from March 2 to 13, 2017.

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* IE SOGI - ArgentinaIE SOGI - Argentina

The UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity will conduct a country visit in Argentina from March 1 to 10, 2017.

* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CEDAW 68th Pre-Sessional WGCEDAW 68th Pre-Sessional WG

The UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Pre-Sessional Working Group meeting in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 10, 2017 to consider the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* Cttee Enforced DisappearanceCttee Enforced Disappearance

The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearance will hold its 12th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 17, 2017 to review the State reports of Cuba, Ecuador, and Senegal.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

* IE Older Persons - NamibiaIE Older Persons - Namibia

The United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons will conduct a country visit in Namibia from March 2 to 13, 2017.

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* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* Cttee Enforced DisappearanceCttee Enforced Disappearance

The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearance will hold its 12th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 17, 2017 to review the State reports of Cuba, Ecuador, and Senegal.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

* IE Older Persons - NamibiaIE Older Persons - Namibia

The United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons will conduct a country visit in Namibia from March 2 to 13, 2017.

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* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* Cttee Enforced DisappearanceCttee Enforced Disappearance

The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearance will hold its 12th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 17, 2017 to review the State reports of Cuba, Ecuador, and Senegal.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

* IE Older Persons - NamibiaIE Older Persons - Namibia

The United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons will conduct a country visit in Namibia from March 2 to 13, 2017.

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* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CRP Disabilities Pre-Sess WGCRP Disabilities Pre-Sess WG

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 7th Pre-Sessional Working Group meeting in Geneva, Switzerland from March 13 to 20, 2017 to review the State reports of Haiti, Latvia, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Morocco, and the United Kingdom.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

* IE Older Persons - NamibiaIE Older Persons - Namibia

The United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons will conduct a country visit in Namibia from March 2 to 13, 2017.

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* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CRP Disabilities Pre-Sess WGCRP Disabilities Pre-Sess WG

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 7th Pre-Sessional Working Group meeting in Geneva, Switzerland from March 13 to 20, 2017 to review the State reports of Haiti, Latvia, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Morocco, and the United Kingdom.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

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* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CRP Disabilities Pre-Sess WGCRP Disabilities Pre-Sess WG

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 7th Pre-Sessional Working Group meeting in Geneva, Switzerland from March 13 to 20, 2017 to review the State reports of Haiti, Latvia, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Morocco, and the United Kingdom.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

* Inter-American Comm'n 161stInter-American Comm'n 161st

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 161st Regular Session at its headquarters in Washington D.C., U.S.A. from March 15 to 22, 2017. It will hold public hearings during the session.

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* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CRP Disabilities Pre-Sess WGCRP Disabilities Pre-Sess WG

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 7th Pre-Sessional Working Group meeting in Geneva, Switzerland from March 13 to 20, 2017 to review the State reports of Haiti, Latvia, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Morocco, and the United Kingdom.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

* Inter-American Comm'n 161stInter-American Comm'n 161st

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 161st Regular Session at its headquarters in Washington D.C., U.S.A. from March 15 to 22, 2017. It will hold public hearings during the session.

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* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CRP Disabilities Pre-Sess WGCRP Disabilities Pre-Sess WG

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 7th Pre-Sessional Working Group meeting in Geneva, Switzerland from March 13 to 20, 2017 to review the State reports of Haiti, Latvia, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Morocco, and the United Kingdom.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

* Inter-American Comm'n 161stInter-American Comm'n 161st

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 161st Regular Session at its headquarters in Washington D.C., U.S.A. from March 15 to 22, 2017. It will hold public hearings during the session.

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* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CRP Disabilities Pre-Sess WGCRP Disabilities Pre-Sess WG

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 7th Pre-Sessional Working Group meeting in Geneva, Switzerland from March 13 to 20, 2017 to review the State reports of Haiti, Latvia, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Morocco, and the United Kingdom.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

* Inter-American Comm'n 161stInter-American Comm'n 161st

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 161st Regular Session at its headquarters in Washington D.C., U.S.A. from March 15 to 22, 2017. It will hold public hearings during the session.

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* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CRP Disabilities Pre-Sess WGCRP Disabilities Pre-Sess WG

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 7th Pre-Sessional Working Group meeting in Geneva, Switzerland from March 13 to 20, 2017 to review the State reports of Haiti, Latvia, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Morocco, and the United Kingdom.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

* Inter-American Comm'n 161stInter-American Comm'n 161st

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 161st Regular Session at its headquarters in Washington D.C., U.S.A. from March 15 to 22, 2017. It will hold public hearings during the session.

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* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CRP Disabilities Pre-Sess WGCRP Disabilities Pre-Sess WG

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 7th Pre-Sessional Working Group meeting in Geneva, Switzerland from March 13 to 20, 2017 to review the State reports of Haiti, Latvia, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Morocco, and the United Kingdom.

* CRP Disabilities 17th SessionCRP Disabilities 17th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 17th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 20 to April 12, 2017 to review the State reports of Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cyprus, Honduras, Iran, Jordan, and Moldova.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

* Inter-American Comm'n 161stInter-American Comm'n 161st

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 161st Regular Session at its headquarters in Washington D.C., U.S.A. from March 15 to 22, 2017. It will hold public hearings during the session.

* Inter-American Ct 57th SpecialInter-American Ct 57th Special

The Inter-American Court will hold its 57th Special Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from March 20 to 28, 2017.

* SR Indigenous - AustraliaSR Indigenous - Australia

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples will conduct a country visit to Australia from March 20 to April 3, 2017.

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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.

* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CRP Disabilities 17th SessionCRP Disabilities 17th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 17th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 20 to April 12, 2017 to review the State reports of Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cyprus, Honduras, Iran, Jordan, and Moldova.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

* Inter-American Comm'n 161stInter-American Comm'n 161st

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 161st Regular Session at its headquarters in Washington D.C., U.S.A. from March 15 to 22, 2017. It will hold public hearings during the session.

* Inter-American Ct 57th SpecialInter-American Ct 57th Special

The Inter-American Court will hold its 57th Special Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from March 20 to 28, 2017.

* European Cttee Social RightsEuropean Cttee Social Rights

The European Committee of Social Rights will hold its 291st Session in Strasbourg, France from March 21 to 24, 2017.

* SR Indigenous - AustraliaSR Indigenous - Australia

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples will conduct a country visit to Australia from March 20 to April 3, 2017.

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* World Water DayWorld Water Day

World Water Day is commemorated on March 22.

* SR Health - IndonesiaSR Health - Indonesia

The Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health will conduct a country visit in Indonesia from March 22 to April 3, 2017.

* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CRP Disabilities 17th SessionCRP Disabilities 17th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 17th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 20 to April 12, 2017 to review the State reports of Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cyprus, Honduras, Iran, Jordan, and Moldova.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

* Inter-American Comm'n 161stInter-American Comm'n 161st

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 161st Regular Session at its headquarters in Washington D.C., U.S.A. from March 15 to 22, 2017. It will hold public hearings during the session.

* Inter-American Ct 57th SpecialInter-American Ct 57th Special

The Inter-American Court will hold its 57th Special Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from March 20 to 28, 2017.

* ECtHR: Ramos Nunes de CarvalhoECtHR: Ramos Nunes de Carvalho

The European Court of Human Rights will hold a Grand Chamber hearing in Ramos Nunes de Carvalho e Sa v. Portugal on March 22, 2017.

* European Cttee Social RightsEuropean Cttee Social Rights

The European Committee of Social Rights will hold its 291st Session in Strasbourg, France from March 21 to 24, 2017.

* SR Indigenous - AustraliaSR Indigenous - Australia

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples will conduct a country visit to Australia from March 20 to April 3, 2017.

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* SR Health - IndonesiaSR Health - Indonesia

The Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health will conduct a country visit in Indonesia from March 22 to April 3, 2017.

* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CRP Disabilities 17th SessionCRP Disabilities 17th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 17th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 20 to April 12, 2017 to review the State reports of Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cyprus, Honduras, Iran, Jordan, and Moldova.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

* Inter-American Ct 57th SpecialInter-American Ct 57th Special

The Inter-American Court will hold its 57th Special Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from March 20 to 28, 2017.

* European Cttee Social RightsEuropean Cttee Social Rights

The European Committee of Social Rights will hold its 291st Session in Strasbourg, France from March 21 to 24, 2017.

* SR Indigenous - AustraliaSR Indigenous - Australia

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples will conduct a country visit to Australia from March 20 to April 3, 2017.

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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.

* SR Health - IndonesiaSR Health - Indonesia

The Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health will conduct a country visit in Indonesia from March 22 to April 3, 2017.

* Human Rights Council 34th SessHuman Rights Council 34th Sess

The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold its 34th session in Geneva, Switzerland from February 27 to March 24, 2017 where it will present human rights reports, conduct interactive discussions and panels on issue area, and review UPR reports.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CRP Disabilities 17th SessionCRP Disabilities 17th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 17th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 20 to April 12, 2017 to review the State reports of Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cyprus, Honduras, Iran, Jordan, and Moldova.

* African Court 44th SessionAfrican Court 44th Session

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 44th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from March 6 to 24, 2017.

* Inter-American Ct 57th SpecialInter-American Ct 57th Special

The Inter-American Court will hold its 57th Special Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from March 20 to 28, 2017.

* European Cttee Social RightsEuropean Cttee Social Rights

The European Committee of Social Rights will hold its 291st Session in Strasbourg, France from March 21 to 24, 2017.

* SR Indigenous - AustraliaSR Indigenous - Australia

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples will conduct a country visit to Australia from March 20 to April 3, 2017.

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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.

* SR Health - IndonesiaSR Health - Indonesia

The Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health will conduct a country visit in Indonesia from March 22 to April 3, 2017.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CRP Disabilities 17th SessionCRP Disabilities 17th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 17th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 20 to April 12, 2017 to review the State reports of Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cyprus, Honduras, Iran, Jordan, and Moldova.

* Inter-American Ct 57th SpecialInter-American Ct 57th Special

The Inter-American Court will hold its 57th Special Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from March 20 to 28, 2017.

* SR Indigenous - AustraliaSR Indigenous - Australia

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples will conduct a country visit to Australia from March 20 to April 3, 2017.

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* SR Health - IndonesiaSR Health - Indonesia

The Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health will conduct a country visit in Indonesia from March 22 to April 3, 2017.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CRP Disabilities 17th SessionCRP Disabilities 17th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 17th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 20 to April 12, 2017 to review the State reports of Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cyprus, Honduras, Iran, Jordan, and Moldova.

* Inter-American Ct 57th SpecialInter-American Ct 57th Special

The Inter-American Court will hold its 57th Special Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from March 20 to 28, 2017.

* SR Indigenous - AustraliaSR Indigenous - Australia

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples will conduct a country visit to Australia from March 20 to April 3, 2017.

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* SR Health - IndonesiaSR Health - Indonesia

The Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health will conduct a country visit in Indonesia from March 22 to April 3, 2017.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CRP Disabilities 17th SessionCRP Disabilities 17th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 17th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 20 to April 12, 2017 to review the State reports of Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cyprus, Honduras, Iran, Jordan, and Moldova.

* Inter-American Ct 57th SpecialInter-American Ct 57th Special

The Inter-American Court will hold its 57th Special Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from March 20 to 28, 2017.

* SR Indigenous - AustraliaSR Indigenous - Australia

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples will conduct a country visit to Australia from March 20 to April 3, 2017.

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* SR Health - IndonesiaSR Health - Indonesia

The Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health will conduct a country visit in Indonesia from March 22 to April 3, 2017.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CRP Disabilities 17th SessionCRP Disabilities 17th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 17th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 20 to April 12, 2017 to review the State reports of Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cyprus, Honduras, Iran, Jordan, and Moldova.

* Inter-American Ct 57th SpecialInter-American Ct 57th Special

The Inter-American Court will hold its 57th Special Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from March 20 to 28, 2017.

* SR Indigenous - AustraliaSR Indigenous - Australia

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples will conduct a country visit to Australia from March 20 to April 3, 2017.

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* SR Health - IndonesiaSR Health - Indonesia

The Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health will conduct a country visit in Indonesia from March 22 to April 3, 2017.

* Human Rights Committee 119thHuman Rights Committee 119th

The UN Human Rights Committee will hold its 119th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 6 to 29, 2017 to review the State reports of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Serbia, Thailand, and Turkmenistan.

* CRP Disabilities 17th SessionCRP Disabilities 17th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 17th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 20 to April 12, 2017 to review the State reports of Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cyprus, Honduras, Iran, Jordan, and Moldova.

* SR Indigenous - AustraliaSR Indigenous - Australia

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples will conduct a country visit to Australia from March 20 to April 3, 2017.

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* SR Health - IndonesiaSR Health - Indonesia

The Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health will conduct a country visit in Indonesia from March 22 to April 3, 2017.

* CRP Disabilities 17th SessionCRP Disabilities 17th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 17th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 20 to April 12, 2017 to review the State reports of Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cyprus, Honduras, Iran, Jordan, and Moldova.

* SR Indigenous - AustraliaSR Indigenous - Australia

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples will conduct a country visit to Australia from March 20 to April 3, 2017.

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* SR Health - IndonesiaSR Health - Indonesia

The Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health will conduct a country visit in Indonesia from March 22 to April 3, 2017.

* CRP Disabilities 17th SessionCRP Disabilities 17th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will hold its 17th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from March 20 to April 12, 2017 to review the State reports of Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Cyprus, Honduras, Iran, Jordan, and Moldova.

* SR Indigenous - AustraliaSR Indigenous - Australia

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples will conduct a country visit to Australia from March 20 to April 3, 2017.

 
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