Who this is relevant for
We work with individuals, families, legal teams and organisations facing documented rights concerns. The scope may be a single urgent memorandum, a treaty-body admissibility review or a multi-jurisdictional case with national counsel and expert research. We do not describe ourselves as a UN agency or claim preferential access to mandate-holders.
Scope and procedure
The core services include Special Procedures submissions, urgent appeals, coordinated thematic research, Human Rights Committee and CAT communications, requests for interim measures where available, and evidence development. Some matters require referral to local counsel rather than a UN communication.
Evidence, strategy and submission preparation
We distinguish investigation from advocacy, and credible fact claims from speculation. The work plan specifies what evidence must be collected, how consent and security are handled, and which assertions require independent confirmation. Clients should understand what is being commissioned and what falls outside it.
Practical checklist
- Obtain a written scope of work with the mechanism and deliverables identified.
- Clarify the responsible legal entity and who provides any regulated legal advice.
- Agree on secure ways to exchange records and translations.
- Identify urgent national remedies and local counsel dependencies.
- Review the submission draft for accuracy, consent and source attribution.
Key considerations and documents
| Issue | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Mechanism review | Is a UN route appropriate and procedurally available? |
| Drafting service | A verified factual narrative, annex index and legal issue map. |
| Evidence support | Lawful document collection and corroboration. |
| Follow-up review | Careful assessment of public or official developments, without invented statuses. |
What outcomes and limitations should you expect?
Payment relates to professional time and work, not filing access or influence. We do not guarantee that a UN expert will write a letter, that a treaty body will register a case or that a government will act. Commercial terms and professional status must be verified before launch.
How our team can help
Our role is to translate an account of events into a documented, procedurally coherent submission strategy. We distinguish public information from confidential materials, identify thresholds relevant to each mechanism, and recommend an appropriate next step even when that means a national remedy or no UN filing at present.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a UN filing fee?
The official submission route is available without paying this independent service. Our fees, if engaged, concern research, advice, drafting or coordination.
Can you force an urgent appeal?
No. Independent experts decide whether and how to act.
Do you provide representation everywhere?
Only where legally permitted and through appropriately qualified professionals; otherwise our role is research and coordination.
Request an assessment
Send a short, non-sensitive description of your situation for an appropriately scoped engagement proposal.
Next step: Request a confidential case assessment.
Related pages
- UN Special Rapporteur Complaint Preparation
- Urgent Appeals to UN Special Procedures
- Human Rights Committee (CCPR) Individual Complaint Assistance
- Human Rights Evidence Collection and Case Documentation
Official references
- OHCHR official submissions portal
- OHCHR Special Procedures submission guidance
- OHCHR individual complaints FAQ
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.