The 61st Human Rights Council Session is being held in Geneva from February 23, 2026, to March 31, 2026. In accordance with established practice, delegations and UN agencies, including UNDP, are invited to participate in the interactive dialogues and panel discussions scheduled during the session. UNDP is delivering a series of statements at this Council Session to highlight the integration of human rights into sustainable development and crisis response.

List of UNDP Statements for the 61st Human Rights Council

• 4 March 2026 | Panel Discussion on Human Rights and a Culture of Peace 
• 5 March 2026 | Panel on Financing Sustainable Development in Line with Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ESCR)
• 6 March 2026 | Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Environment