Conferences on human rights

Upcoming human rights Conferences on 2025

Conference Date	Conference Name	Conference Venue
26th September	3rd World Conference on Gender and Women's Studies Save	London, United Kingdom
SEP 26 3rd World Conference on Gender and Women's Studies London, United Kingdom Save View More
3rd October	2nd International Conference on Social Sciences Save	Milan, Italy
OCT 3 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences Milan, Italy Save View More
6th October	HuSoc Istanbul - Humanities and Social Sciences International Conference, 06-07 October 2025 Save	Istanbul, Turkey
OCT 6 HuSoc Istanbul - Humanities and Social Sciences International Conference, 06-07 October 2025 Istanbul, Turkey Save View More
7th October	The WEI International Conference on Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences (WEI-EHSS-Montreal 2025) Save	Montreal, Canada
OCT 7 The WEI International Conference on Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences (WEI-EHSS-Montreal 2025) Montreal, Canada Save View More
9th October	PJSA2025: Leveraging Legacies of Peacebuilding in a Precarious Time Save	Philadelphia, United States
OCT 9 PJSA2025: Leveraging Legacies of Peacebuilding in a Precarious Time Philadelphia, United States Save View More
24th October	3rd Global Conference on Psychology Save	Oxford, United Kingdom
OCT 24 3rd Global Conference on Psychology Oxford, United Kingdom Save View More
24th October	3rd Global Conference on Research in Social Sciences Save	Oxford, United Kingdom
OCT 24 3rd Global Conference on Research in Social Sciences Oxford, United Kingdom Save View More
3rd November	2025 SoRes Dubai – International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 03-04 November Save	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
NOV 3 2025 SoRes Dubai – International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 03-04 November Dubai, United Arab Emirates Save View More
7th November	10th International Conference on Research in Social Sciences Save	Bangkok, Thailand
NOV 7 10th International Conference on Research in Social Sciences Bangkok, Thailand Save View More
9th November	PCRC2025 - 11th Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference Save	Bangkok, Thailand
NOV 9 PCRC2025 - 11th Peace and Conflict Resolution Conference Bangkok, Thailand Save View More
13th November	ICSHER2025 - 6th International Conference on Sexuality: Health, Education and Rights Save	Bangkok, Thailand
NOV 13 ICSHER2025 - 6th International Conference on Sexuality: Health, Education and Rights Bangkok, Thailand Save View More
18th November	London - International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 18-19 November 2025 Save	London, United Kingdom
NOV 18 London - International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 18-19 November 2025 London, United Kingdom Save View More
18th November	HuSoc Singapore – Humanities & Social Sciences International Conference, 18-19 November 2025 Save	Singapore, Singapore
NOV 18 HuSoc Singapore – Humanities & Social Sciences International Conference, 18-19 November 2025 Singapore, Singapore Save View More
21st November	9th World Conference on Research in Social Sciences Save	Copenhagen, Denmark
NOV 21 9th World Conference on Research in Social Sciences Copenhagen, Denmark Save View More
1st December	SSHRA 2025 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 01-02 December, Kuala Lumpur Save	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
DEC 1 SSHRA 2025 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 01-02 December, Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Save View More
15th December	Bali - International Conference on Social Science and Humanities, 15-16 December 2025 Save	Bali, Indonesia
DEC 15 Bali - International Conference on Social Science and Humanities, 15-16 December 2025 Bali, Indonesia Save View More
15th December	SSHRA 2025 - Social Science and Humanities Research Association International Conference, 15-16 December, Bangkok Save	Bangkok, Thailand
DEC 15 SSHRA 2025 - Social Science and Humanities Research Association International Conference, 15-16 December, Bangkok Bangkok, Thailand Save View More
20th January	SSHRA 2026 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 20-21 January, Ho Chi Minh Save	Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
JAN 20 SSHRA 2026 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 20-21 January, Ho Chi Minh Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Save View More
23rd January	2026 12th International Conference on Humanity and Social Sciences (ICHSS 2026) Save	Sapporo, Japan
JAN 23 2026 12th International Conference on Humanity and Social Sciences (ICHSS 2026) Sapporo, Japan Save View More
3rd February	The WEI International Academic Conference on Education and Humanities, and Social Science (WEI-EHSS-2026) Save	Singapore, Singapore
FEB 3 The WEI International Academic Conference on Education and Humanities, and Social Science (WEI-EHSS-2026) Singapore, Singapore Save View More
14th February	World Trade, Business, Human Rights & Globalization Conference Save	Bangkok, Thailand
FEB 14 World Trade, Business, Human Rights & Globalization Conference Bangkok, Thailand Save View More
16th February	Dubai - International Conference on Social Science and Humanities, 16-17 February 2026 Save	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
FEB 16 Dubai - International Conference on Social Science and Humanities, 16-17 February 2026 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Save View More
19th February	HuSoc Amsterdam – Humanities and Social Sciences International Conference, 19-20 February 2026 Save	Amsterdam, Netherlands
FEB 19 HuSoc Amsterdam – Humanities and Social Sciences International Conference, 19-20 February 2026 Amsterdam, Netherlands Save View More
1st March	WLEC2026 - 17th Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conference Save	Bangkok, Thailand
MAR 1 WLEC2026 - 17th Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conference Bangkok, Thailand Save View More
3rd March	2026 SoRes Singapore – International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 03-04 March Save	Singapore, Singapore
MAR 3 2026 SoRes Singapore – International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 03-04 March Singapore, Singapore Save View More
9th March	PSPC2026 - 16th Poverty and Social Protection Conference Save	Bangkok, Thailand
MAR 9 PSPC2026 - 16th Poverty and Social Protection Conference Bangkok, Thailand Save View More
12th March	The 3rd INTESDA Honolulu Education Conference (HEC2026) Save	Honolulu, United States
MAR 12 The 3rd INTESDA Honolulu Education Conference (HEC2026) Honolulu, United States Save View More
19th March	2026 SoRes Melbourne – International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 19-20 March Save	Melbourne, Australia
MAR 19 2026 SoRes Melbourne – International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 19-20 March Melbourne, Australia Save View More
20th March	Cepos 16th International Conference After Communism. East and West under Scrutiny Save	Craiova, Romania
MAR 20 Cepos 16th International Conference After Communism. East and West under Scrutiny Craiova, Romania Save View More
13th April	SSHRA 2026 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 13-14 April, Tokyo Save	Tokyo, Japan
APR 13 SSHRA 2026 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 13-14 April, Tokyo Tokyo, Japan Save View More
15th April	The Washington DC Conference on the Social Sciences (WCSS2026) Save	Washington DC, United States
APR 15 The Washington DC Conference on the Social Sciences (WCSS2026) Washington DC, United States Save View More
22nd April	SSHRA 2026 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 22-23 April, London Save	London, United Kingdom
APR 22 SSHRA 2026 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 22-23 April, London London, United Kingdom Save View More
25th April	Human Rights and Democratic Culture in Practice: Applications and Challenges Save	Athens, Greece
APR 25 Human Rights and Democratic Culture in Practice: Applications and Challenges Athens, Greece Save View More
5th May	Kuala Lumpur - International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 05-06 May 2026 Save	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
MAY 5 Kuala Lumpur - International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 05-06 May 2026 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Save View More
27th May	Twenty-Sixth International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations, 27-29 May 2026 Save	Mexico City, Mexico
MAY 27 Twenty-Sixth International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities and Nations, 27-29 May 2026 Mexico City, Mexico Save View More
22nd June	Sixteenth International Conference on Religion & Spirituality in Society, Universidad Antonio Ruiz de Montoya Save	Lima, Peru
JUN 22 Sixteenth International Conference on Religion & Spirituality in Society, Universidad Antonio Ruiz de Montoya Lima, Peru Save View More
1st July	Twenty-Fourth International Conference on New Directions in the Humanities Save	Lisbon, Portugal
JUL 1 Twenty-Fourth International Conference on New Directions in the Humanities Lisbon, Portugal Save View More
5th July	SSHRA 2026 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 05-06 July, Singapore Save	Singapore, Singapore
JUL 5 SSHRA 2026 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 05-06 July, Singapore Singapore, Singapore Save View More
6th July	Bangkok – International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 06-07 July 2026 Save	Bangkok, Thailand
JUL 6 Bangkok – International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 06-07 July 2026 Bangkok, Thailand Save View More
15th July	Nineteenth Global Studies Conference, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland, 15-17 July 2026 Save	Galway, Ireland
JUL 15 Nineteenth Global Studies Conference, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland, 15-17 July 2026 Galway, Ireland Save View More
15th July	Twenty-First International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, University of Galway 15-17 July 2026 Save	Galway, Ireland
JUL 15 Twenty-First International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, University of Galway 15-17 July 2026 Galway, Ireland Save View More

Human Rights Conferences - FAQs

Here’s a comprehensive Human Rights Conferences FAQ and Resource Guide for activists, legal professionals, researchers, and NGO workers:

Flagship Events:

UN Human Rights Council (Annual Meeting)
Amnesty International Global Assembly
International Human Rights Summit

Specialized Conferences:

Human Rights Watch Film Festival (Various dates/locations)
World Conference on Statelessness
Business & Human Rights Forum

Submission Process:

Check deadlines ( 3-12 months in advance )
Prepare:

Abstract (300-500 words; emphasize practical impact)
Case studies preferred over pure theory

Presentation formats:

Panel discussions (60% of slots)
Skills workshops (e.g., digital security for activists)
Documentary screenings + Q&A

Pro Tip: Many conferences prioritize frontline activists over academics.

Registration Fees:

Conference	NGO/Activists	Government	Corporate
UNHRC	Free	$1,200	$2,500
AI Assembly	$200	$600	N/A
Virtual Events	Often free-$100

Funding Sources:

Open Society Foundations grants
Front Line Defenders protection grants
University human rights centers
Conference solidarity funds (e.g., Amnesty's Activist Fund)

Virtual Benefits:
✓ Safer for at-risk activists
✓ Broader Global South participation
✓ Recorded sessions

In-Person Value:
✓ Strategy sessions (off-record)
✓ Protest coordination
✓ Exhibition halls (NGO resource sharing)

Security Note: Many offer anonymous registration options .

Essential Checklist:

Burner phone/encrypted comms (for sensitive meetings)
Translated business cards (English + your language)
Power bank (outlets scarce in UN buildings)
Comfortable formalwear (courtroom-style venues)
Emergency contact list

Pro Strategies:

Attend regional caucuses (African HRDs, MENA activists etc.)
Use Signal/Telegram groups (often created pre-conference)
Visit "Resource Alley" (funding org booths)
Follow #HRC2025 #StandUp4HumanRights

Credentialing Opportunities:

International Human Rights Law Summer School (EIUC)
Human Rights Advocacy Program (Columbia University)
UN Minority Rights Training (parallel to HRC)

Urgent Themes:

AI surveillance & rights
Climate justice litigation
Digital authoritarianism
Refugee rights in Global North
Corporate accountability

Selection Guide:

Focus Area	Best Conference Matches
Legal	UNHRC, ICJ Symposium
Grassroots	Amnesty, Front Line Defenders
Corporate	BHR Forum, OECD Summit
Research	Human Rights Measurement

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Conferences on human rights

Upcoming human rights Conferences on 2025

Human Rights Conferences - FAQs

1. What are the premier human rights conferences globally

2. How can I participate as a speaker or presenter

3. What’s the typical attendance cost

4. How to secure funding to attend

5. Virtual vs In-Person Attendance

6. What should I bring to a human rights conference

7. How to network effectively

8. Which conferences offer legal certifications

9. What are 2025-2026 critical focus areas

10. How to choose the right conference