OHCHR-CAT 85th session

Name: OHCHR-CAT 85th session
Start: 2026-11-16T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-04T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Palais des Nations

16 Nov 2026, 10:00 → 4 Dec 2026, 18:00 Europe/Zurich

In-Person

Room VII (Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland)

Room VII

Palais des Nations

Description

Palais des Nations - Room VII

Avenue de la Paix 14 · 1202 Genève

The Committee will consider the reports of the following State parties:

Angola

Belize

Norway

Republic of Moldova

For further information, please consult the webpage of the 85th session

All public meetings will be webcasted live Home | UN Web TV

All approved participants will be able to claim their indico badge directly at Palais des Nations at Pregny gate. Please bring a valid passport and/or valid ID and make sure to arrive at least 15 to 30 minutes before the meeting (Pregny gate is 15 to 20 minutes walking distance to the conference room).

Contact

denise.daniello@un.org

Monday 16 November
- Mon 16 Nov
- Tue 17 Nov
- Wed 18 Nov
- Thu 19 Nov
- Fri 20 Nov
- Mon 23 Nov
- Tue 24 Nov
- Wed 25 Nov
- Thu 26 Nov
- Fri 27 Nov
- Mon 30 Nov
- Tue 1 Dec
- Wed 2 Dec
- Thu 3 Dec
- Fri 4 Dec
- 10:00 → 11:30
  
  85th session: Opening of session; Adoption of the agenda; Organizational and other matters (PUBLIC MEETING. CONTACT THE SECRETARIAT TO OBTAIN ACCREDITATION)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 11:30 → 13:00
  
  85th session: Working methods and other matters: including inter-sessional activities and preparation of country reviews (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 15:00 → 16:00
  
  85th session: Meeting with NGOs – Republic of Moldova (PRIVATE MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 16:00 → 17:00
  
  85th session: Meeting with NHRI & NPM – Republic of Moldova (PRIVATE MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
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- 17:00 → 18:00
  
  85th session: UN Briefing – Republic of Moldova (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
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Tuesday 17 November
- Mon 16 Nov
- Tue 17 Nov
- Wed 18 Nov
- Thu 19 Nov
- Fri 20 Nov
- Mon 23 Nov
- Tue 24 Nov
- Wed 25 Nov
- Thu 26 Nov
- Fri 27 Nov
- Mon 30 Nov
- Tue 1 Dec
- Wed 2 Dec
- Thu 3 Dec
- Fri 4 Dec
- 10:00 → 13:00
  
  85th session: Consideration of Republic of Moldova (PUBLIC MEETING. CONTACT THE SECRETARIAT TO OBTAIN ACCREDITATION)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 15:00 → 16:00
  
  85th session: Meeting with NGOs – Norway (PRIVATE MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
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- 16:00 → 17:00
  
  85th session: Meeting with NHRI & NPM – Norway (PRIVATE MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
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- 17:00 → 18:00
  
  85th session: UN Briefing – Norway (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
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Wednesday 18 November
- Mon 16 Nov
- Tue 17 Nov
- Wed 18 Nov
- Thu 19 Nov
- Fri 20 Nov
- Mon 23 Nov
- Tue 24 Nov
- Wed 25 Nov
- Thu 26 Nov
- Fri 27 Nov
- Mon 30 Nov
- Tue 1 Dec
- Wed 2 Dec
- Thu 3 Dec
- Fri 4 Dec
- 10:00 → 13:00
  
  85th session: Consideration of Norway (PUBLIC MEETING. CONTACT THE SECRETARIAT TO OBTAIN ACCREDITATION)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 15:00 → 18:00
  
  85th session: Replies of Republic of Moldova (PUBLIC MEETING - CONTACT THE SECRETARIAT TO OBTAIN ACCREDITATION)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
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Thursday 19 November
- Mon 16 Nov
- Tue 17 Nov
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- Thu 19 Nov
- Fri 20 Nov
- Mon 23 Nov
- Tue 24 Nov
- Wed 25 Nov
- Thu 26 Nov
- Fri 27 Nov
- Mon 30 Nov
- Tue 1 Dec
- Wed 2 Dec
- Thu 3 Dec
- Fri 4 Dec
- 10:00 → 11:30
  
  85th session: Working methods and other matters (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 11:30 → 13:00
  
  85th session: Meeting with the Convention against Torture Initiative (PRIVATE MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 15:00 → 18:00
  
  85th session: Replies of Norway (PUBLIC MEETING. CONTACT THE SECRETARIAT TO OBTAIN ACCREDITATION)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
Friday 20 November
- Mon 16 Nov
- Tue 17 Nov
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- Thu 19 Nov
- Fri 20 Nov
- Mon 23 Nov
- Tue 24 Nov
- Wed 25 Nov
- Thu 26 Nov
- Fri 27 Nov
- Mon 30 Nov
- Tue 1 Dec
- Wed 2 Dec
- Thu 3 Dec
- Fri 4 Dec
- 10:00 → 11:00
  
  85th session: Working Group on communications (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 11:00 → 13:00
  
  85th session: Communications (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 15:00 → 18:00
  
  85th session: Communications (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
Monday 23 November
- Mon 16 Nov
- Tue 17 Nov
- Wed 18 Nov
- Thu 19 Nov
- Fri 20 Nov
- Mon 23 Nov
- Tue 24 Nov
- Wed 25 Nov
- Thu 26 Nov
- Fri 27 Nov
- Mon 30 Nov
- Tue 1 Dec
- Wed 2 Dec
- Thu 3 Dec
- Fri 4 Dec
- 10:00 → 10:30
  
  85th session: Working methods and other matters: including preparation of country reviews (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 10:30 → 13:00
  
  85th session: Communications (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 15:00 → 16:00
  
  85th session: Meeting with NGOs – Belize (PRIVATE MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 16:00 → 17:00
  
  85th session: UN Briefing – Belize (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 17:00 → 18:00
  
  85th session: Working methods and other matters, including debriefing on the conclusions of the 38th Meeting of the Chairs of the Human Rights Treaty Bodies, 15-19 June 2026 (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
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Tuesday 24 November
- Mon 16 Nov
- Tue 17 Nov
- Wed 18 Nov
- Thu 19 Nov
- Fri 20 Nov
- Mon 23 Nov
- Tue 24 Nov
- Wed 25 Nov
- Thu 26 Nov
- Fri 27 Nov
- Mon 30 Nov
- Tue 1 Dec
- Wed 2 Dec
- Thu 3 Dec
- Fri 4 Dec
- 10:00 → 13:00
  
  85th session: Consideration of Belize (PUBLIC MEETING - CONTACT THE SECRETARIAT TO OBTAIN ACCREDITATION)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 15:00 → 16:00
  
  85th session: Meeting with NGOs – Angola (PRIVATE MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 16:00 → 17:00
  
  85th session: UN Briefing – Angola (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 17:00 → 18:00
  
  85th session: Working methods and other matters, including planning future session, selection of country reviews and LOIPRs to be carried out in 2027 and preparation meeting with the Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
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Wednesday 25 November
- Mon 16 Nov
- Tue 17 Nov
- Wed 18 Nov
- Thu 19 Nov
- Fri 20 Nov
- Mon 23 Nov
- Tue 24 Nov
- Wed 25 Nov
- Thu 26 Nov
- Fri 27 Nov
- Mon 30 Nov
- Tue 1 Dec
- Wed 2 Dec
- Thu 3 Dec
- Fri 4 Dec
- 10:00 → 13:00
  
  85th session: Consideration of Angola (PUBLIC MEETING. CONTACT THE SECRETARITA TO OBTAIN ACCREDITATION)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 15:00 → 18:00
  
  85th session: Replies of Belize (PUBLIC MEETING. CONTACT THE SECRETARIAT TO OBTAIN ACCREDITATION)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
Thursday 26 November
- Mon 16 Nov
- Tue 17 Nov
- Wed 18 Nov
- Thu 19 Nov
- Fri 20 Nov
- Mon 23 Nov
- Tue 24 Nov
- Wed 25 Nov
- Thu 26 Nov
- Fri 27 Nov
- Mon 30 Nov
- Tue 1 Dec
- Wed 2 Dec
- Thu 3 Dec
- Fri 4 Dec
- 10:00 → 13:00
  
  85th session: Annual Meeting with the Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture (PRIVATE MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 15:00 → 18:00
  
  85th session: Replies of Angola (PUBLIC MEETING. CONTACT THE SECRETARIAT TO OBTAIN ACCREDITATION)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
Friday 27 November
- Mon 16 Nov
- Tue 17 Nov
- Wed 18 Nov
- Thu 19 Nov
- Fri 20 Nov
- Mon 23 Nov
- Tue 24 Nov
- Wed 25 Nov
- Thu 26 Nov
- Fri 27 Nov
- Mon 30 Nov
- Tue 1 Dec
- Wed 2 Dec
- Thu 3 Dec
- Fri 4 Dec
- 10:00 → 13:00
  
  85th session: Communications (CLOSED MEETINGS)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 15:00 → 18:00
  
  85th session: Communications (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
Monday 30 November
- Mon 16 Nov
- Tue 17 Nov
- Wed 18 Nov
- Thu 19 Nov
- Fri 20 Nov
- Mon 23 Nov
- Tue 24 Nov
- Wed 25 Nov
- Thu 26 Nov
- Fri 27 Nov
- Mon 30 Nov
- Tue 1 Dec
- Wed 2 Dec
- Thu 3 Dec
- Fri 4 Dec
- 10:00 → 13:00
  
  85th session: Adoption of concluding observations (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 15:00 → 16:00
  
  85th session: Follow-up to arts. 19 and 22 and reprisals (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 16:00 → 17:00
  
  85th session: Follow-up to arts. 19 and 22 and reprisals (PUBLIC MEETING. CONTACT THE SECRETARIAT TO OBTAIN ACCREDITATION))
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 17:00 → 18:00
  
  85th session: Working methods and other matters: Adoption of list of issues prior to reporting (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
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Tuesday 1 December
- Mon 16 Nov
- Tue 17 Nov
- Wed 18 Nov
- Thu 19 Nov
- Fri 20 Nov
- Mon 23 Nov
- Tue 24 Nov
- Wed 25 Nov
- Thu 26 Nov
- Fri 27 Nov
- Mon 30 Nov
- Tue 1 Dec
- Wed 2 Dec
- Thu 3 Dec
- Fri 4 Dec
- 10:00 → 11:00
  
  85th session: Adoption of concluding observations (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 15:00 → 16:30
  
  85th session: Working methods and other matters: [Thematic briefing – Penal Reform International] (PRIVATE MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 16:30 → 18:00
  
  85th session: Working methods and other matters: inquiry procedure (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
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Wednesday 2 December
- Mon 16 Nov
- Tue 17 Nov
- Wed 18 Nov
- Thu 19 Nov
- Fri 20 Nov
- Mon 23 Nov
- Tue 24 Nov
- Wed 25 Nov
- Thu 26 Nov
- Fri 27 Nov
- Mon 30 Nov
- Tue 1 Dec
- Wed 2 Dec
- Thu 3 Dec
- Fri 4 Dec
- 10:00 → 13:00
  
  85th session: Adoption of concluding observations (CLOSED MEETINGS)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 15:00 → 18:00
  
  85th session: Adoption of concluding observations (CLOSED MEETING)
  In-Person
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
Thursday 3 December
- Mon 16 Nov
- Tue 17 Nov
- Wed 18 Nov
- Thu 19 Nov
- Fri 20 Nov
- Mon 23 Nov
- Tue 24 Nov
- Wed 25 Nov
- Thu 26 Nov
- Fri 27 Nov
- Mon 30 Nov
- Tue 1 Dec
- Wed 2 Dec
- Thu 3 Dec
- Fri 4 Dec
- 10:00 → 13:00
  
  85th session: Working methods and other matters: Inquiry Procedure (CLOSED MEETING)
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  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
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- 15:00 → 16:30
  
  85th session: Working methods and other matters (CLOSED MEETING)
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  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
  Palais des Nations
  
  283
- 16:30 → 18:00
  
  85th session: Working methods and other matters: [Meeting with the Special Rapporteur on torture] (PRIVATE MEETING)
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  A/3-7 - A-3-7 - Room VII
  
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Friday 4 December
- Mon 16 Nov
- Tue 17 Nov
- Wed 18 Nov
- Thu 19 Nov
- Fri 20 Nov
- Mon 23 Nov
- Tue 24 Nov
- Wed 25 Nov
- Thu 26 Nov
- Fri 27 Nov
- Mon 30 Nov
- Tue 1 Dec
- Wed 2 Dec
- Thu 3 Dec
- Fri 4 Dec
- 10:00 → 11:00
  
  85th session: Programme of work for future sessions and closing session (PUBLIC MEETING. CONTACT THE SECRETARIAT TO OBTAIN ACCREDITATION)
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  85th session: Working methods and other matters (CLOSED SESSION)
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  85th session: CANCELLED
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