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Submission of allegations to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on human rights defenders
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Any individual, group, non-governmental organization, intergovernmental agency or government organization with reliable knowledge of human rights violations against human rights defenders is encouraged to bring the relevant information to the attention of the Special Representative in writing. The Special Representative will transmit information she considers credible and reliable to the Government concerned and request that it respond with its comments and observations. Because of the wide range of groups and individuals that send allegations to the Special Representative, those submitting complaints are encouraged to provide information regarding their own human rights work. While there is no formal procedure for the submission of allegations, certain details must be provided to enable the Special Representative to bring the appropriate cases to the attention of the Governments concerned as soon as possible. The information required includes the identity of the alleged victim, the alleged violation, the perpetrator(s), and the steps, if any, taken by the authorities.
Complaints must be made in writing and sent to:
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Human Rights Defenders
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights United Nations
1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
FAX: (41 22) 917 90 06
Email: manstett.hchr unog.ch
The document provides guidelines of how to present such allegations
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