OHCHR Complaint Procedure: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to file a formal international complaint if you believe your human rights have been violated.
This is a process that allows people to bring human rights violations to the attention of the United Nations.
Who it's for
This procedure is for any individual who believes their fundamental human rights have been violated.
What you get
You receive a formal international review of your complaint to determine if human rights violations have occurred.
What it costs you
To use this process, you must first exhaust all available legal remedies in your own country. This means you must try to resolve the issue through your local courts and legal systems before the international body will consider your case.
The catch to know
This is an extremely slow process. Because it is part of a large international body, it can take many years to reach a resolution.
How to apply
- Ensure you have already tried to seek justice through your local legal system.
- Prepare your complaint detailing the specific human rights violations.
- Submit your documentation through the official channels.
- Visit the official portal for more guidance: https://www.ohchr.org/