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Friday, June 19
 

10:00 CEST

Annual panel discussion on the adverse effects of climate change
Friday June 19, 2026 10:00 - 12:00 CEST
List of speakers (not including NGOs and NHRIs)
Webcast

Annual panel discussion on the adverse impacts of climate change on human rights [accessible panel]

Theme: Facilitating actionable pathways for gaining momentum in climate financing in the context of addressing the adverse impacts of climate change on the full realization of human rights for all people



For all panel discussions, the online inscription for the lists of speakers for States opens on Tuesday, 9 June at 10 a.m. and will close 2 hours before the meeting in which the respective debate is scheduled to start.

NHRIs and NGOS are also requested to inscribe online. For additional information on modalities and deadlines: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/ngo-nhri-info.

Speaking time is 1.5 minutes for all.

To receive important announcements by text participants are invited to submit their request through SMS alert.

Written communications from governments may be submitted to the Secretariat through Events.
Speakers
avatar for Volker Türk

Volker Türk

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
avatar for H.E. Patricia Ann Hermanns

H.E. Patricia Ann Hermanns

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of The Bahamas to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva

avatar for Stanley Kimaren Riamit

Stanley Kimaren Riamit

Executive Director of Indigenous Livelihoods Enhancement Partners
avatar for Maria Ron Balsera

Maria Ron Balsera

Executive Director of the Center for Economic and Social Rights
avatar for Mohammad Hafijul Islam Khan

Mohammad Hafijul Islam Khan

Executive Director of the Centre for Climate Justice - Bangladesh
Friday June 19, 2026 10:00 - 12:00 CEST
Assembly hall
 
Tuesday, June 23
 

10:00 CEST

Panel discusion on women and girls in sports
Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:00 - 12:00 CEST
Webcast


Panel discussion on the intensification of efforts to empower women and girls in and through sport



List of speakers (not including NGOs and NHRIs)

For all panel discussions, the online inscription for the lists of speakers for States opens on Tuesday, 9 June at 10 a.m. and will close 2 hours before the meeting in which the respective debate is scheduled to start.

NHRIs and NGOS are also requested to inscribe online. For additional information on modalities and deadlines: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/ngo-nhri-info.

Speaking time is 1.5 minutes for all.

To receive important announcements by text participants are invited to submit their request through SMS alert.

Written communications from governments may be submitted to the Secretariat through Events.

Speakers
avatar for Maryam bint Abdullah Al-Attiyah

Maryam bint Abdullah Al-Attiyah

Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee of Qatar

avatar for Awa Dabo

Awa Dabo

United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights
avatar for Vera Lucia Isaac Paquete-Perdigão

Vera Lucia Isaac Paquete-Perdigão

Director of the Labour Governance and Sectoral Policies Department, the International Labour Organization
avatar for Mary Harvey

Mary Harvey

CEO of the Centre for Sport and Human Rights, (Video Message)
avatar for Celine van Till

Celine van Till

Paralympian and world champion in para-cycling
Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:00 - 12:00 CEST
Assembly hall
 
Wednesday, June 24
 

10:00 CEST

Annual discussion on women's rights - panel 1
Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:00 - 12:00 CEST
Webcast


Domestic violence against women and girls



List of speakers (not including NGOs and NHRIs)

For all panel discussions, the online inscription for the lists of speakers for States opens on Tuesday, 9 June at 10 a.m. and will close 2 hours before the meeting in which the respective debate is scheduled to start.

NHRIs and NGOS are also requested to inscribe online. For additional information on modalities and deadlines: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/ngo-nhri-info.

Speaking time is 1.5 minutes for all.

To receive important announcements by text participants are invited to submit their request through SMS alert.

Written communications from governments may be submitted to the Secretariat through Events.
Speakers
avatar for Awa Dabo

Awa Dabo

United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights
avatar for Patsilí Toledo Vásquez

Patsilí Toledo Vásquez

Member of Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
avatar for Ivana Krstić

Ivana Krstić

Vice-Chair of the Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls
avatar for Zulfiya Baisakova

Zulfiya Baisakova

Chair of the Board of the Union of Crisis Centres, Kazakhstan
avatar for Hyshyama Hamin

Hyshyama Hamin

Campaign Manager of Global Campaign for Equality in Family Law
Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:00 - 12:00 CEST
Assembly hall

16:00 CEST

Annual discussion on women's rights - panel 2
Wednesday June 24, 2026 16:00 - 18:00 CEST
Webcast


Commemoration of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy focusing on women's right to work and representation in decision-making



List of speakers (not including NGOs and NHRIs)

For all panel discussions, the online inscription for the lists of speakers for States opens on Tuesday, 9 June at 10 a.m. and will close 2 hours before the meeting in which the respective debate is scheduled to start.

NHRIs and NGOS are also requested to inscribe online. For additional information on modalities and deadlines: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/ngo-nhri-info.

Speaking time is 1.5 minutes for all.

To receive important announcements by text participants are invited to submit their request through SMS alert.

Written communications from governments may be submitted to the Secretariat through Events.
Speakers
avatar for Sima Bahous

Sima Bahous

Executive Director of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women)
avatar for Peggy Hicks

Peggy Hicks

Director, Thematic Engagement, Special Procedures and Right to Development Division
avatar for Chidi King

Chidi King

Chief of the Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Branch, International Labour Organization
avatar for Wafa Asri

Wafa Asri

Secretary-General at the Ministry of Employment, Morrocco
avatar for Zingiswa Losi

Zingiswa Losi

President of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) (video message)
avatar for H.E. Caroline Ziadeh

H.E. Caroline Ziadeh

Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations Office at Geneva
Wednesday June 24, 2026 16:00 - 18:00 CEST
Assembly hall
 
Thursday, July 2
 

15:00 CEST

Biennial panel on technical cooperation
Thursday July 2, 2026 15:00 - 17:00 CEST
Webcast


Technical cooperation and capacity-building in supporting States in the full and effective realization of the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health


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List of speakers (not including NGOs and NHRIs)

For all panel discussions, the online inscription for the lists of speakers for States opens on Tuesday, 9 June at 10 a.m. and will close 2 hours before the meeting in which the respective debate is scheduled to start.

NHRIs and NGOS are also requested to inscribe online. For additional information on modalities and deadlines: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/ngo-nhri-info.

Speaking time is 1.5 minutes for all.

To receive important announcements by text participants are invited to submit their request through SMS alert.

Written communications from governments may be submitted to the Secretariat through Events.
Thursday July 2, 2026 15:00 - 17:00 CEST
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