Events overview
- 1 June, 2026
- Baha’i International Centre, New York City
- 15 May, 2026
- Peace Palace, The Hague
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- Pathe Buitenhof, Den Haag, The Netherlands
- October 15, 2026
Join Global Human Rights Defence for the 6th International Human Rights Film Festival, dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking through powerful documentary screenings, expert discussions, and meaningful audience conversations.
- Pathé Buitenhof, The Hague, the Netherlands
- October 15, 2026
The 6th GHRD International Human Rights Film Festival is accepting documentary submissions for its Human Trafficking Edition. Submit your film by 9 August 2026 for the festival taking place on 15 October 2026 at Pathé Buitenhof in The Hague.
- The Hague
- August 9, 2026
GHRD and GHRTV invite documentary filmmakers to submit their work for the 6th GHRD International Film Festival: Human Trafficking Edition, taking place as part of the Human Rights Film Festival in The Hague.
Upcoming film festivals
- Pathe Buitenhof, Den Haag, The Netherlands
- October 15, 2026
Join Global Human Rights Defence for the 6th International Human Rights Film Festival, dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking through powerful documentary screenings, expert discussions, and meaningful audience conversations.
- Pathé Buitenhof, The Hague, the Netherlands
- October 15, 2026
The 6th GHRD International Human Rights Film Festival is accepting documentary submissions for its Human Trafficking Edition. Submit your film by 9 August 2026 for the festival taking place on 15 October 2026 at Pathé Buitenhof in The Hague.
- The Hague
- August 9, 2026
GHRD and GHRTV invite documentary filmmakers to submit their work for the 6th GHRD International Film Festival: Human Trafficking Edition, taking place as part of the Human Rights Film Festival in The Hague.
- Pathé Buitenhof, The Hague
- November 21, 2024
UNHRC
Photo Exhibition on Cross-Border Terrorism and Minority Human Rights Violations during the 61st UNHRC
- Near the Broken Chair monument, outside the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
- March 9, 2026
During the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Global Human Rights Defence hosts a three-day photo exhibition highlighting human rights violations affecting minority communities across Asia, including cases related to cross-border terrorism, religious persecution, and political repression.
61st UNHRC Side Event: Blasphemy Laws and the Persecution of Minorities in Asia
- United Nations, Geneva
- February 27, 2026
Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD) is hosting a side event at the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council titled “Blasphemy Laws and the Persecution of Minorities in Asia.” The event addresses how blasphemy laws are misused against religious and ethnic minorities in several Asian nations, leading to severe consequences such as imprisonment and, in some cases, death. Allegations often rely on weak evidence, resulting in arbitrary detentions and violence against targeted communities, including Christians, Hindus, Ahmadis, the Bahá’í community in Iran, and women in Afghanistan. The event aims to explore these abuses, their intersection with gender issues, and potential reforms aligned with international human rights standards. Live coverage will be available through GHR TV World News.
UN Photo Exhibition Victims of Kashmir Attack
- Outside the UN (Broken Chair), Geneva, Switzerland
- June 25, 2025
Past events
- Peace Palace, The Hague
- May 15, 2026
On May 15, 2026, Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD) organized a peaceful protest at the Peace Palace in The Hague to mark the one-year anniversary of the Pahalgam Kashmir attack. We gathered to honor the 26 victims, demand accountability for Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, and call for the urgent protection of minority communities in Kashmir
- Baha’i International Centre, New York City
- June 1, 2026
Join us for this vital discussion to amplify the voices of Sudanese women and girls and support the urgent international movement for justice, accountability, and the protection of human rights in the region.
- Near the Broken Chair monument, outside the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
- March 9, 2026
During the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Global Human Rights Defence hosts a three-day photo exhibition highlighting human rights violations affecting minority communities across Asia, including cases related to cross-border terrorism, religious persecution, and political repression.
- United Nations, Geneva
- February 27, 2026
Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD) is hosting a side event at the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council titled “Blasphemy Laws and the Persecution of Minorities in Asia.” The event addresses how blasphemy laws are misused against religious and ethnic minorities in several Asian nations, leading to severe consequences such as imprisonment and, in some cases, death. Allegations often rely on weak evidence, resulting in arbitrary detentions and violence against targeted communities, including Christians, Hindus, Ahmadis, the Bahá’í community in Iran, and women in Afghanistan. The event aims to explore these abuses, their intersection with gender issues, and potential reforms aligned with international human rights standards. Live coverage will be available through GHR TV World News.
- The Hague Humanity Hub, the Hague, the Netherlands
- February 18, 2026
Join GHRD and The Hague Humanity Hub for Just Peace Movie Night x GHRD: SOLD. A Child Trafficked on 18 February 2025 in The Hague. Watch the powerful film SOLD, followed by a panel discussion with filmmakers, human rights experts, and child protection advocates. An evening dedicated to raising awareness about child trafficking, sexual exploitation, and human rights. Tickets are only €5.50 and include a free drink.
- Nutshuis, the Hague, the Netherlands
- January 24, 2026
International conference on blasphemy allegations, mob violence, and the protection of religious minorities in Bangladesh, which brought together leading human rights experts, legal professionals, and policymakers. The event offered in-depth insights, evidence-based analysis, and reflections on legal and policy responses aimed at strengthening the protection of vulnerable communities and upholding international human rights standards.
