WHRCF 2026 official events, including the Opening Ceremony and Plenary Session, took place on Day 2. Relive some of the day’s highlights through the photos below.
Opening Ceremony
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk delivered the keynote speech at the Opening Ceremony of World Human Rights Cities Forum 2026. In his address, he emphasized the importance of cooperation and solidarity among Human Rights Cities in responding to the global rise of authoritarianism and populism.
Plenary Session
Human Rights Cities Against Authoritarianism and Populism
Following the Opening Ceremony, the Plenary Session brought the Forum’s main theme into focus through discussions on the responses and roles of Human Rights Cities in Korea, the United States, Thailand, and beyond.
Thematic Session
Human Rights in Sport
Solidarity for Advancing
the Universality of Human Rights
in Sport
Special Session
Human Rights Paper Session
Human Rights Cities Against Authoritarianism and Populism
WHRCF 2026 Day 3 Preview
Tomorrow, on the final day of WHRCF 2026, various special sessions and thematic sessions will take place, including sessions on disability, women, and other emerging human rights issues. We look forward to your continued interest and participation.😍
