Human Rights Events
Global Human Rights and Justice Conference Focuses on Grassroots Movements
Cape Town, South Africa (HRNW)- An international conference on human rights, justice, and social movements is set to gather scholars, legal experts, and civil society leaders to discuss accountability, democratic resistance, and people-led movements. The event emphasizes practical solutions to human rights violations, policy reform, and strengthening global solidarity among activists working under repressive systems….
International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights Highlights Global Justice Issues
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW)- The International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH) brings together filmmakers, activists, journalists, and human rights defenders to spotlight global injustices through powerful documentaries, films, and public debates. The event serves as a global platform where cinema meets activism, addressing issues such as war crimes, freedom of expression, refugee crises,…
Amnesty International USA: 2026 Annual General Meeting
WASHINGTON, DC (HRNW) – Amnesty International USA will host its largest annual gathering for human rights education and advocacy from March 6 to 8, 2026. The hybrid event, held both online and in Washington, D.C., will focus on the “Protection of Civic Space” amid rising domestic and international crackdowns on protests. The meeting serves as…
UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70)
NEW YORK (HRNW) – The 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) will take place at the UN Headquarters from March 9 to 19, 2026. The priority theme for this year is “Women’s full and effective participation and decision-making in public life.” Representatives from member states and NGOs worldwide will gather…
UN Human Rights Council: 61st Regular Session
GENEVA (HRNW) – The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will convene its 61st regular session in Geneva from February 23 to April 2, 2026. This 5-week session is expected to be one of the most contentious in recent history, focusing on the human rights implications of the U.S. withdrawal from 31 UN bodies and…
ICJ Merit Hearings: The Myanmar Rohingya Genocide Case
THE HAGUE (HRNW) – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to begin the “merits phase” of the landmark genocide case against Myanmar on January 12, 2026. This follows years of procedural hurdles after The Gambia filed the suit in 2019, alleging that Myanmar’s military committed genocidal acts against the Rohingya minority in 2017….