Who this is relevant for
The form is intended for applicants or authorised representatives who can explain the country concerned, alleged violation, current national proceedings and the type of help requested. It must accommodate people who need a Special Procedures route and those considering treaty-body communication.
Scope and procedure
The intake should use progressive disclosure. The first screen collects issue category, country, urgency, available decisions, prior international filings and a reply channel. The second stage, only after conflict screening and privacy information, may request documents through a secure channel. The UI must not tell a user that they are eligible merely because they selected an issue.
Evidence, strategy and submission preparation
Separate immediately dangerous situations from routine assessment. If a user reports imminent violence, detention or forced removal, the page should instruct them to seek local qualified emergency assistance promptly while explaining that an OHCHR submission cannot be relied on as emergency protection.
Practical checklist
- Select the alleged issue and affected country; do not submit a full personal narrative in the first field.
- Indicate whether there is imminent removal, detention, violence or retaliation.
- Give dates and status of domestic decisions if available.
- Disclose prior filings to UN committees, courts or other international mechanisms.
- Confirm you can lawfully share the information and read the privacy notice.
Key considerations and documents
| Issue | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Non-sensitive screening and consent to be contacted. |
| Stage 2 | Conflict check and service scope explanation. |
| Stage 3 | Secure evidence review only if appropriate. |
| Outcome | Advice on possible next steps, not a prediction or guaranteed filing. |
What outcomes and limitations should you expect?
Do not publish this page as an operative intake until a real privacy notice, lawful processing basis, access controls, retention policy, anti-spam measures and secure data destination are configured. Never place confidential narratives in analytics, URLs, chat widgets or marketing automation by default.
How our team can help
The firm or service provider must identify its actual responsible legal entity, the qualifications of its professionals and the limits of services offered. Prospective clients receive a clear description of the scope, confidentiality practices and potential conflicts before sensitive materials are requested.
Frequently asked questions
Will this send my complaint to OHCHR?
No. It is an independent preliminary intake for possible professional assistance.
Should I upload confidential files now?
Not in the first stage. Use only an approved secure channel after conflict and confidentiality review.
Is consultation the same as representation?
No. Terms of any professional engagement must be agreed separately.
Request an assessment
Start with a brief factual description and a safe contact method. Detailed documents are not needed at the first step.
Next step: Request a confidential case assessment.
Related pages
- UN Human Rights Mechanism and Eligibility Assessment
- How We Prepare UN Human Rights Submissions
- Evidence Checklist for UN Human Rights Complaints
Official references
Independent informational website. Not an official United Nations or OHCHR service. UN mechanisms assess matters independently; filing does not guarantee intervention, an outcome or a particular timeline.