OHCHR Individual Complaints: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how individuals can report human rights violations to the UN and what to expect from the investigation process.
This mechanism allows individuals to report human rights violations to the United Nations.
Who it's for
This process is for individuals who believe their rights under specific United Nations treaties have been violated.
What you get
If your complaint is accepted, it can lead to an official investigation and recommendations for redress, which is a way to seek a remedy or correction for the harm caused.
What it costs you
There is no direct fee, but it requires you to exhaust all available legal remedies in your own country first. This means you must try to resolve the issue through your local court system before the international body will consider your case.
The catch to know
The process is often very slow and typically requires legal assistance to navigate the complex requirements and documentation.
How to apply
- Ensure you have already attempted to resolve the issue through all available local legal channels.
- Prepare a detailed account of how your specific rights under a UN treaty were violated.
- Submit your complaint through the official channels.
- Visit the official portal for more information: https://www.ohchr.org