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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* Human Rights Committee 121stHuman Rights Committee 121st

The United Nations Human Rights Committee will hold its 121st Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 16 to November 10, 2017, to review the State reports of Australia, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Dominican Republic, Jordan, Mauritius, and Romania.

* CEDAW 68thCEDAW 68th

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 23 to November 17, 2017, to review the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* SR Drinking Water IndiaSR Drinking Water India

The Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation agreed to visit India from October 30-November 10, 2017.

* ACHPR ACHPR

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 61st Ordinary Session from November 1-15, 2017 in Banjul, the Gambia.

* Fund for Victims of TortureFund for Victims of Torture

The Board of Trustees of the UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture will hold its 46th Session in Geneva, Switzerland on October 30 - November 3, 2017.

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* Human Rights Committee 121stHuman Rights Committee 121st

The United Nations Human Rights Committee will hold its 121st Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 16 to November 10, 2017, to review the State reports of Australia, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Dominican Republic, Jordan, Mauritius, and Romania.

* CEDAW 68thCEDAW 68th

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 23 to November 17, 2017, to review the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* SR Drinking Water IndiaSR Drinking Water India

The Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation agreed to visit India from October 30-November 10, 2017.

* ACHPR ACHPR

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 61st Ordinary Session from November 1-15, 2017 in Banjul, the Gambia.

* Day to End Impunity JournalistDay to End Impunity Journalist

UN International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is observed on November 2, 2017.

* Fund for Victims of TortureFund for Victims of Torture

The Board of Trustees of the UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture will hold its 46th Session in Geneva, Switzerland on October 30 - November 3, 2017.

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* Human Rights Committee 121stHuman Rights Committee 121st

The United Nations Human Rights Committee will hold its 121st Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 16 to November 10, 2017, to review the State reports of Australia, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Dominican Republic, Jordan, Mauritius, and Romania.

* CEDAW 68thCEDAW 68th

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 23 to November 17, 2017, to review the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* SR Drinking Water IndiaSR Drinking Water India

The Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation agreed to visit India from October 30-November 10, 2017.

* ACHPR ACHPR

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 61st Ordinary Session from November 1-15, 2017 in Banjul, the Gambia.

* Fund for Victims of TortureFund for Victims of Torture

The Board of Trustees of the UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture will hold its 46th Session in Geneva, Switzerland on October 30 - November 3, 2017.

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* Human Rights Committee 121stHuman Rights Committee 121st

The United Nations Human Rights Committee will hold its 121st Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 16 to November 10, 2017, to review the State reports of Australia, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Dominican Republic, Jordan, Mauritius, and Romania.

* CEDAW 68thCEDAW 68th

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 23 to November 17, 2017, to review the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* SR Drinking Water IndiaSR Drinking Water India

The Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation agreed to visit India from October 30-November 10, 2017.

* ACHPR ACHPR

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 61st Ordinary Session from November 1-15, 2017 in Banjul, the Gambia.

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* Human Rights Committee 121stHuman Rights Committee 121st

The United Nations Human Rights Committee will hold its 121st Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 16 to November 10, 2017, to review the State reports of Australia, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Dominican Republic, Jordan, Mauritius, and Romania.

* CEDAW 68thCEDAW 68th

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 23 to November 17, 2017, to review the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* SR Drinking Water IndiaSR Drinking Water India

The Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation agreed to visit India from October 30-November 10, 2017.

* ACHPR ACHPR

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 61st Ordinary Session from November 1-15, 2017 in Banjul, the Gambia.

* UN World Tsunami DayUN World Tsunami Day

UN World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed on November 5, 2017.

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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.

* UPR 28th SessionUPR 28th Session

During its 28th session held in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to 17, 2017, the Universal Periodic Review Working Group will consider the human rights records of Czechia, Argentina, Gabon, Ghana, Peru, Guatemala, Benin, Republic of Korea, and Switzerland.

* Human Rights Committee 121stHuman Rights Committee 121st

The United Nations Human Rights Committee will hold its 121st Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 16 to November 10, 2017, to review the State reports of Australia, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Dominican Republic, Jordan, Mauritius, and Romania.

* CEDAW 68thCEDAW 68th

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 23 to November 17, 2017, to review the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* WG People of African DescentWG People of African Descent

The United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent will hold its 21st Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to 10, 2017.

* SR Drinking Water IndiaSR Drinking Water India

The Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation agreed to visit India from October 30-November 10, 2017.

* ACHPR ACHPR

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 61st Ordinary Session from November 1-15, 2017 in Banjul, the Gambia.

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* UPR 28th SessionUPR 28th Session

During its 28th session held in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to 17, 2017, the Universal Periodic Review Working Group will consider the human rights records of Czechia, Argentina, Gabon, Ghana, Peru, Guatemala, Benin, Republic of Korea, and Switzerland.

* Human Rights Committee 121stHuman Rights Committee 121st

The United Nations Human Rights Committee will hold its 121st Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 16 to November 10, 2017, to review the State reports of Australia, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Dominican Republic, Jordan, Mauritius, and Romania.

* CEDAW 68thCEDAW 68th

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 23 to November 17, 2017, to review the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* WG People of African DescentWG People of African Descent

The United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent will hold its 21st Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to 10, 2017.

* SR Drinking Water IndiaSR Drinking Water India

The Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation agreed to visit India from October 30-November 10, 2017.

* ACHPR ACHPR

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 61st Ordinary Session from November 1-15, 2017 in Banjul, the Gambia.

* ECtHR HearingECtHR Hearing

The European Court of Human Rights will hold a Chamber hearing on the cases of Big Brother Watch and Others v. United Kingdom; Bureau of Investigative Journalism and Alice Ross v. United Kingdom; and 10 Human Rights Organizations and Others on November 7, 2017.

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* UPR 28th SessionUPR 28th Session

During its 28th session held in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to 17, 2017, the Universal Periodic Review Working Group will consider the human rights records of Czechia, Argentina, Gabon, Ghana, Peru, Guatemala, Benin, Republic of Korea, and Switzerland.

* Human Rights Committee 121stHuman Rights Committee 121st

The United Nations Human Rights Committee will hold its 121st Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 16 to November 10, 2017, to review the State reports of Australia, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Dominican Republic, Jordan, Mauritius, and Romania.

* CEDAW 68thCEDAW 68th

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 23 to November 17, 2017, to review the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* WG People of African DescentWG People of African Descent

The United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent will hold its 21st Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to 10, 2017.

* SR Drinking Water IndiaSR Drinking Water India

The Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation agreed to visit India from October 30-November 10, 2017.

* ACHPR ACHPR

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 61st Ordinary Session from November 1-15, 2017 in Banjul, the Gambia.

* SP Sexual Exploitation SP Sexual Exploitation

The Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of chilren, including child prostitution, child pornography, and other sexual abuse material agreed to visit Lao People's Democratic Republic from November 8-16, 2017.

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* UPR 28th SessionUPR 28th Session

During its 28th session held in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to 17, 2017, the Universal Periodic Review Working Group will consider the human rights records of Czechia, Argentina, Gabon, Ghana, Peru, Guatemala, Benin, Republic of Korea, and Switzerland.

* Human Rights Committee 121stHuman Rights Committee 121st

The United Nations Human Rights Committee will hold its 121st Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 16 to November 10, 2017, to review the State reports of Australia, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Dominican Republic, Jordan, Mauritius, and Romania.

* CEDAW 68thCEDAW 68th

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 23 to November 17, 2017, to review the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* WG People of African DescentWG People of African Descent

The United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent will hold its 21st Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to 10, 2017.

* SR Drinking Water IndiaSR Drinking Water India

The Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation agreed to visit India from October 30-November 10, 2017.

* ACHPR ACHPR

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 61st Ordinary Session from November 1-15, 2017 in Banjul, the Gambia.

* SP Sexual Exploitation SP Sexual Exploitation

The Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of chilren, including child prostitution, child pornography, and other sexual abuse material agreed to visit Lao People's Democratic Republic from November 8-16, 2017.

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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.

* UPR 28th SessionUPR 28th Session

During its 28th session held in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to 17, 2017, the Universal Periodic Review Working Group will consider the human rights records of Czechia, Argentina, Gabon, Ghana, Peru, Guatemala, Benin, Republic of Korea, and Switzerland.

* Human Rights Committee 121stHuman Rights Committee 121st

The United Nations Human Rights Committee will hold its 121st Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 16 to November 10, 2017, to review the State reports of Australia, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Dominican Republic, Jordan, Mauritius, and Romania.

* CEDAW 68thCEDAW 68th

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 23 to November 17, 2017, to review the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* WG People of African DescentWG People of African Descent

The United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent will hold its 21st Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to 10, 2017.

* SR Drinking Water IndiaSR Drinking Water India

The Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation agreed to visit India from October 30-November 10, 2017.

* ACHPR ACHPR

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 61st Ordinary Session from November 1-15, 2017 in Banjul, the Gambia.

* SP Sexual Exploitation SP Sexual Exploitation

The Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of chilren, including child prostitution, child pornography, and other sexual abuse material agreed to visit Lao People's Democratic Republic from November 8-16, 2017.

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* UPR 28th SessionUPR 28th Session

During its 28th session held in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to 17, 2017, the Universal Periodic Review Working Group will consider the human rights records of Czechia, Argentina, Gabon, Ghana, Peru, Guatemala, Benin, Republic of Korea, and Switzerland.

* CEDAW 68thCEDAW 68th

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 23 to November 17, 2017, to review the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* ACHPR ACHPR

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 61st Ordinary Session from November 1-15, 2017 in Banjul, the Gambia.

* SP Sexual Exploitation SP Sexual Exploitation

The Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of chilren, including child prostitution, child pornography, and other sexual abuse material agreed to visit Lao People's Democratic Republic from November 8-16, 2017.

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* UPR 28th SessionUPR 28th Session

During its 28th session held in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to 17, 2017, the Universal Periodic Review Working Group will consider the human rights records of Czechia, Argentina, Gabon, Ghana, Peru, Guatemala, Benin, Republic of Korea, and Switzerland.

* CEDAW 68thCEDAW 68th

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 23 to November 17, 2017, to review the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* ACHPR ACHPR

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 61st Ordinary Session from November 1-15, 2017 in Banjul, the Gambia.

* SP Sexual Exploitation SP Sexual Exploitation

The Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of chilren, including child prostitution, child pornography, and other sexual abuse material agreed to visit Lao People's Democratic Republic from November 8-16, 2017.

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* UPR 28th SessionUPR 28th Session

During its 28th session held in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to 17, 2017, the Universal Periodic Review Working Group will consider the human rights records of Czechia, Argentina, Gabon, Ghana, Peru, Guatemala, Benin, Republic of Korea, and Switzerland.

* Inter-American Court 120thInter-American Court 120th

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 120th Regular Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from November 13 to 24, 2017.

* CEDAW 68thCEDAW 68th

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 23 to November 17, 2017, to review the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* Sub-Com Torture 33rd SessionSub-Com Torture 33rd Session

The United Nations Sub-Committee on the Prevention of Torture will hold its 33rd Sessions in Geneva, Switzerland from November 13 to 17, 2017. The Session is a closed door deliberative session.

* ACHPR ACHPR

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 61st Ordinary Session from November 1-15, 2017 in Banjul, the Gambia.

* African Court African Court

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 47th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from November 13 to November 24, 2017.

* SP Sexual Exploitation SP Sexual Exploitation

The Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of chilren, including child prostitution, child pornography, and other sexual abuse material agreed to visit Lao People's Democratic Republic from November 8-16, 2017.

* SP on Torture - Serbia SP on Torture - Serbia

The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Serbia from November 13-24, 2017.

* SP Right to Food - Viet Nam SP Right to Food - Viet Nam

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Viet Nam from November 13 - 24, 2017.

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* UPR 28th SessionUPR 28th Session

During its 28th session held in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to 17, 2017, the Universal Periodic Review Working Group will consider the human rights records of Czechia, Argentina, Gabon, Ghana, Peru, Guatemala, Benin, Republic of Korea, and Switzerland.

* Inter-American Court 120thInter-American Court 120th

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 120th Regular Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from November 13 to 24, 2017.

* CEDAW 68thCEDAW 68th

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 23 to November 17, 2017, to review the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* Sub-Com Torture 33rd SessionSub-Com Torture 33rd Session

The United Nations Sub-Committee on the Prevention of Torture will hold its 33rd Sessions in Geneva, Switzerland from November 13 to 17, 2017. The Session is a closed door deliberative session.

* ACHPR ACHPR

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 61st Ordinary Session from November 1-15, 2017 in Banjul, the Gambia.

* African Court African Court

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 47th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from November 13 to November 24, 2017.

* UN World Diabetes Day UN World Diabetes Day

UN World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14, 2017.

* SP Sexual Exploitation SP Sexual Exploitation

The Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of chilren, including child prostitution, child pornography, and other sexual abuse material agreed to visit Lao People's Democratic Republic from November 8-16, 2017.

* SP on Torture - Serbia SP on Torture - Serbia

The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Serbia from November 13-24, 2017.

* SP Right to Food - Viet Nam SP Right to Food - Viet Nam

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Viet Nam from November 13 - 24, 2017.

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* UPR 28th SessionUPR 28th Session

During its 28th session held in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to 17, 2017, the Universal Periodic Review Working Group will consider the human rights records of Czechia, Argentina, Gabon, Ghana, Peru, Guatemala, Benin, Republic of Korea, and Switzerland.

* Inter-American Court 120thInter-American Court 120th

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 120th Regular Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from November 13 to 24, 2017.

* CEDAW 68thCEDAW 68th

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 23 to November 17, 2017, to review the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* Sub-Com Torture 33rd SessionSub-Com Torture 33rd Session

The United Nations Sub-Committee on the Prevention of Torture will hold its 33rd Sessions in Geneva, Switzerland from November 13 to 17, 2017. The Session is a closed door deliberative session.

* ACHPR ACHPR

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 61st Ordinary Session from November 1-15, 2017 in Banjul, the Gambia.

* African Court African Court

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 47th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from November 13 to November 24, 2017.

* ECtHR: Tanase v. RomaniaECtHR: Tanase v. Romania

The European Court of Human Rights will hold a Grand Chamber hearing on the case of Nicolae Virgiliu Tanase v. Romania on November 15, 2017.

* SP Sexual Exploitation SP Sexual Exploitation

The Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of chilren, including child prostitution, child pornography, and other sexual abuse material agreed to visit Lao People's Democratic Republic from November 8-16, 2017.

* SP on Torture - Serbia SP on Torture - Serbia

The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Serbia from November 13-24, 2017.

* SP Right to Food - Viet Nam SP Right to Food - Viet Nam

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Viet Nam from November 13 - 24, 2017.

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* International Tolerance DayInternational Tolerance Day

International Tolerance Day is observed on November 16.

* UPR 28th SessionUPR 28th Session

During its 28th session held in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to 17, 2017, the Universal Periodic Review Working Group will consider the human rights records of Czechia, Argentina, Gabon, Ghana, Peru, Guatemala, Benin, Republic of Korea, and Switzerland.

* Inter-American Court 120thInter-American Court 120th

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 120th Regular Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from November 13 to 24, 2017.

* CEDAW 68thCEDAW 68th

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 23 to November 17, 2017, to review the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* Sub-Com Torture 33rd SessionSub-Com Torture 33rd Session

The United Nations Sub-Committee on the Prevention of Torture will hold its 33rd Sessions in Geneva, Switzerland from November 13 to 17, 2017. The Session is a closed door deliberative session.

* African Court African Court

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 47th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from November 13 to November 24, 2017.

* World Philosophy DayWorld Philosophy Day

UN Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Philosophy Day is observed on November 16, 2017.

* SP Sexual Exploitation SP Sexual Exploitation

The Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of chilren, including child prostitution, child pornography, and other sexual abuse material agreed to visit Lao People's Democratic Republic from November 8-16, 2017.

* SP on Torture - Serbia SP on Torture - Serbia

The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Serbia from November 13-24, 2017.

* SP Right to Food - Viet Nam SP Right to Food - Viet Nam

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Viet Nam from November 13 - 24, 2017.

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* UPR 28th SessionUPR 28th Session

During its 28th session held in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to 17, 2017, the Universal Periodic Review Working Group will consider the human rights records of Czechia, Argentina, Gabon, Ghana, Peru, Guatemala, Benin, Republic of Korea, and Switzerland.

* Inter-American Court 120thInter-American Court 120th

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 120th Regular Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from November 13 to 24, 2017.

* CEDAW 68thCEDAW 68th

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 68th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from October 23 to November 17, 2017, to review the State reports of Burkina Faso, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Monaco, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Paraguay, and Singapore.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* Sub-Com Torture 33rd SessionSub-Com Torture 33rd Session

The United Nations Sub-Committee on the Prevention of Torture will hold its 33rd Sessions in Geneva, Switzerland from November 13 to 17, 2017. The Session is a closed door deliberative session.

* African Court African Court

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 47th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from November 13 to November 24, 2017.

* SP on Torture - Serbia SP on Torture - Serbia

The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Serbia from November 13-24, 2017.

* SP Right to Food - Viet Nam SP Right to Food - Viet Nam

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Viet Nam from November 13 - 24, 2017.

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* Inter-American Court 120thInter-American Court 120th

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 120th Regular Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from November 13 to 24, 2017.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* African Court African Court

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 47th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from November 13 to November 24, 2017.

* SP on Torture - Serbia SP on Torture - Serbia

The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Serbia from November 13-24, 2017.

* SP Right to Food - Viet Nam SP Right to Food - Viet Nam

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Viet Nam from November 13 - 24, 2017.

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* Inter-American Court 120thInter-American Court 120th

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 120th Regular Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from November 13 to 24, 2017.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* African Court African Court

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 47th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from November 13 to November 24, 2017.

* UN World Toilet DayUN World Toilet Day

UN World Toilet Day is observed on November 19, 2017.

* Road Traffic Victims DayRoad Traffic Victims Day

UN World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is observed on November 19, 2017.

* SP on Torture - Serbia SP on Torture - Serbia

The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Serbia from November 13-24, 2017.

* SP Right to Food - Viet Nam SP Right to Food - Viet Nam

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Viet Nam from November 13 - 24, 2017.

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* Universal Children's DayUniversal Children's Day

Universal Children's Day is observed on November 20.

* Inter-American Court 120thInter-American Court 120th

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 120th Regular Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from November 13 to 24, 2017.

* CEDAW 70th Pre-Sess WGCEDAW 70th Pre-Sess WG

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 70th Pre-Sessional Working Group in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to 24, 2017, to review the State report of Liechtenstein.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* CERD 94th SessionCERD 94th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 94th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to December 8, 2017 to review the State reports of Algeria, Australia, Belarus, Jordan, Serbia, and Slovakia.

* WG Arbitrary Detention 80thWG Arbitrary Detention 80th

The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will hold its 80th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to 24, 2017.

* African Court African Court

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 47th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from November 13 to November 24, 2017.

* Africa Industrialization DayAfrica Industrialization Day

UN Africa Industrialization Day is observed on November 20, 2017.

* SP on Torture - Serbia SP on Torture - Serbia

The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Serbia from November 13-24, 2017.

* SP Right to Food - Viet Nam SP Right to Food - Viet Nam

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Viet Nam from November 13 - 24, 2017.

* WG Enforced Disappearances WG Enforced Disappearances

Time: 12:00 am

The Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances agreed to visit Sudan from November 20-29, 2017.

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* Inter-American Court 120thInter-American Court 120th

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 120th Regular Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from November 13 to 24, 2017.

* CEDAW 70th Pre-Sess WGCEDAW 70th Pre-Sess WG

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 70th Pre-Sessional Working Group in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to 24, 2017, to review the State report of Liechtenstein.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* CERD 94th SessionCERD 94th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 94th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to December 8, 2017 to review the State reports of Algeria, Australia, Belarus, Jordan, Serbia, and Slovakia.

* WG Arbitrary Detention 80thWG Arbitrary Detention 80th

The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will hold its 80th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to 24, 2017.

* African Court African Court

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 47th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from November 13 to November 24, 2017.

* World Television DayWorld Television Day

UN World Television Day is observed on November 21, 2017.

* SP on Torture - Serbia SP on Torture - Serbia

The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Serbia from November 13-24, 2017.

* SP Right to Food - Viet Nam SP Right to Food - Viet Nam

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Viet Nam from November 13 - 24, 2017.

* WG Enforced Disappearances WG Enforced Disappearances

Time: 12:00 am

The Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances agreed to visit Sudan from November 20-29, 2017.

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* Inter-American Court 120thInter-American Court 120th

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 120th Regular Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from November 13 to 24, 2017.

* CEDAW 70th Pre-Sess WGCEDAW 70th Pre-Sess WG

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 70th Pre-Sessional Working Group in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to 24, 2017, to review the State report of Liechtenstein.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* CERD 94th SessionCERD 94th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 94th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to December 8, 2017 to review the State reports of Algeria, Australia, Belarus, Jordan, Serbia, and Slovakia.

* WG Arbitrary Detention 80thWG Arbitrary Detention 80th

The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will hold its 80th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to 24, 2017.

* African Court African Court

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 47th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from November 13 to November 24, 2017.

* ECtHR: Berlusconi v. ItalyECtHR: Berlusconi v. Italy

The European Court of Human Rights will hold a Grand Chamber hearing on the case of Berlusconi v. Italy on November 22, 2017.

* SP on Torture - Serbia SP on Torture - Serbia

The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Serbia from November 13-24, 2017.

* SP Right to Food - Viet Nam SP Right to Food - Viet Nam

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Viet Nam from November 13 - 24, 2017.

* WG Enforced Disappearances WG Enforced Disappearances

Time: 12:00 am

The Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances agreed to visit Sudan from November 20-29, 2017.

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* Inter-American Court 120thInter-American Court 120th

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 120th Regular Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from November 13 to 24, 2017.

* CEDAW 70th Pre-Sess WGCEDAW 70th Pre-Sess WG

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 70th Pre-Sessional Working Group in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to 24, 2017, to review the State report of Liechtenstein.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* CERD 94th SessionCERD 94th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 94th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to December 8, 2017 to review the State reports of Algeria, Australia, Belarus, Jordan, Serbia, and Slovakia.

* WG Arbitrary Detention 80thWG Arbitrary Detention 80th

The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will hold its 80th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to 24, 2017.

* African Court African Court

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 47th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from November 13 to November 24, 2017.

* SP on Torture - Serbia SP on Torture - Serbia

The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Serbia from November 13-24, 2017.

* SP Right to Food - Viet Nam SP Right to Food - Viet Nam

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Viet Nam from November 13 - 24, 2017.

* WG Enforced Disappearances WG Enforced Disappearances

Time: 12:00 am

The Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances agreed to visit Sudan from November 20-29, 2017.

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* Inter-American Court 120thInter-American Court 120th

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will hold its 120th Regular Session in San Jose, Costa Rica from November 13 to 24, 2017.

* CEDAW 70th Pre-Sess WGCEDAW 70th Pre-Sess WG

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women will hold its 70th Pre-Sessional Working Group in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to 24, 2017, to review the State report of Liechtenstein.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* CERD 94th SessionCERD 94th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 94th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to December 8, 2017 to review the State reports of Algeria, Australia, Belarus, Jordan, Serbia, and Slovakia.

* WG Arbitrary Detention 80thWG Arbitrary Detention 80th

The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention will hold its 80th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to 24, 2017.

* African Court African Court

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will hold its 47th Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania from November 13 to November 24, 2017.

* SP on Torture - Serbia SP on Torture - Serbia

The Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment agreed to visit Serbia from November 13-24, 2017.

* SP Right to Food - Viet Nam SP Right to Food - Viet Nam

The Special Rapporteur on the right to food agreed to visit Viet Nam from November 13 - 24, 2017.

* WG Enforced Disappearances WG Enforced Disappearances

Time: 12:00 am

The Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances agreed to visit Sudan from November 20-29, 2017.

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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.

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* CERD 94th SessionCERD 94th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 94th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to December 8, 2017 to review the State reports of Algeria, Australia, Belarus, Jordan, Serbia, and Slovakia.

* WG Enforced Disappearances WG Enforced Disappearances

Time: 12:00 am

The Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances agreed to visit Sudan from November 20-29, 2017.

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* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* CERD 94th SessionCERD 94th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 94th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to December 8, 2017 to review the State reports of Algeria, Australia, Belarus, Jordan, Serbia, and Slovakia.

* WG Enforced Disappearances WG Enforced Disappearances

Time: 12:00 am

The Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances agreed to visit Sudan from November 20-29, 2017.

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* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* CERD 94th SessionCERD 94th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 94th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to December 8, 2017 to review the State reports of Algeria, Australia, Belarus, Jordan, Serbia, and Slovakia.

* WG on Mercenaries 32ndWG on Mercenaries 32nd

The United Nations Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination will hold its 30th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 27 to December 1, 2017.

* Forum on Business & HRForum on Business & HR

The 6th Session of the Forum on Business and Human Rights will be held from November 27 to 29, 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* UN Trust Fund - Slavery UN Trust Fund - Slavery

The Board of Trustees of the UN Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery will hold its 22nd Session from November 27 to December 1, 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* SP Freedex - Mexico SP Freedex - Mexico

The Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom and opinion of expression agreed to visit Mexico from November 27 - December 4, 2017.

* WG Enforced Disappearances WG Enforced Disappearances

Time: 12:00 am

The Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances agreed to visit Sudan from November 20-29, 2017.

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* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* CERD 94th SessionCERD 94th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 94th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to December 8, 2017 to review the State reports of Algeria, Australia, Belarus, Jordan, Serbia, and Slovakia.

* WG on Mercenaries 32ndWG on Mercenaries 32nd

The United Nations Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination will hold its 30th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 27 to December 1, 2017.

* Forum on Business & HRForum on Business & HR

The 6th Session of the Forum on Business and Human Rights will be held from November 27 to 29, 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* UN Trust Fund - Slavery UN Trust Fund - Slavery

The Board of Trustees of the UN Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery will hold its 22nd Session from November 27 to December 1, 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* SP Freedex - Mexico SP Freedex - Mexico

The Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom and opinion of expression agreed to visit Mexico from November 27 - December 4, 2017.

* WG Enforced Disappearances WG Enforced Disappearances

Time: 12:00 am

The Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances agreed to visit Sudan from November 20-29, 2017.

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* Solidarity with PalestiniansSolidarity with Palestinians

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

* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* CERD 94th SessionCERD 94th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 94th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to December 8, 2017 to review the State reports of Algeria, Australia, Belarus, Jordan, Serbia, and Slovakia.

* WG on Mercenaries 32ndWG on Mercenaries 32nd

The United Nations Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination will hold its 30th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 27 to December 1, 2017.

* Forum on Business & HRForum on Business & HR

The 6th Session of the Forum on Business and Human Rights will be held from November 27 to 29, 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* UN Trust Fund - Slavery UN Trust Fund - Slavery

The Board of Trustees of the UN Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery will hold its 22nd Session from November 27 to December 1, 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* Inter-American Commission Inter-American Commission

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 166th Extraordinary Period of Sessions from November 29 - December 7, 2017 in at its Headquarters in Washington, D.C.. Hearings will be held on matters involving Canada and the United States.

* ECtHR: Ilnseher v. GermanyECtHR: Ilnseher v. Germany

The European Court of Human Rights will hold a Grand Chamber hearing on the case of Ilnesher v. Germany on November 29, 2017.

* SP Freedex - Mexico SP Freedex - Mexico

The Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom and opinion of expression agreed to visit Mexico from November 27 - December 4, 2017.

* WG Enforced Disappearances WG Enforced Disappearances

Time: 12:00 am

The Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances agreed to visit Sudan from November 20-29, 2017.

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* Committee Against Torture 62ndCommittee Against Torture 62nd

The United Nations Committee Against Torture will hold its 62nd Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 6 to December 6, 2017, to review the State reports of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, and Timor-Leste.

* CERD 94th SessionCERD 94th Session

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will hold its 94th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 20 to December 8, 2017 to review the State reports of Algeria, Australia, Belarus, Jordan, Serbia, and Slovakia.

* WG on Mercenaries 32ndWG on Mercenaries 32nd

The United Nations Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination will hold its 30th Session in Geneva, Switzerland from November 27 to December 1, 2017.

* Forum on Minority Issues Forum on Minority Issues

The 10th Session of the Forum on Minority Issues will be held from November 27 to December 1, 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* UN Trust Fund - Slavery UN Trust Fund - Slavery

The Board of Trustees of the UN Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery will hold its 22nd Session from November 27 to December 1, 2017 in Geneva, Switzerland.

* Inter-American Commission Inter-American Commission

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its 166th Extraordinary Period of Sessions from November 29 - December 7, 2017 in at its Headquarters in Washington, D.C.. Hearings will be held on matters involving Canada and the United States.

* SP Freedex - Mexico SP Freedex - Mexico

The Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom and opinion of expression agreed to visit Mexico from November 27 - December 4, 2017.

   
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