42nd session of the Human Rights Council

The 42nd session of the Human Rights Council will take place between the 9th and the 27th of September 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. During these 3 weeks, a number of topics will be discussed, focusing on Human Rights issues in Sub-saharan Africa and South-East Asia.

NGO Participation information

The registration portal for NGO written statements and side events will be open from 1 August to 22 August (18:00 - Geneva time).

• NGO oral statements will open on 3 September at 2:00 p.m.

Please note that only NGOs in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) can be accredited to participate in the Human Rights Council’s sessions as Observers.