OHCHR | How to share information about cases of intimidation and reprisals

How to share information about cases of intimidation and reprisals

The following mechanisms have developed ways to address and respond to allegations of intimidation and reprisal against those cooperating with them or with the UN in general.

UN body/mechanism	Contact information
Human Rights Council	NGO Liaison team of the Human Rights Council Secretariat: hrcngo@ohchr.org
Universal Periodic Review	UPR Secretariat: uprreprisals@ohchr.org
Special procedures mandate holders	You can submit using the on-line submission form and/or respective mandate email address (see list of email addresses) or through the Urgent action email address: urgent- action@ohchr.org
Treaty Bodies	General information on Acts of intimidation and reprisal for cooperation with the treaty bodies Human Rights Committee CESCR CERD CEDAW CAT CRC CMW CRPD CED OPCAT Individual complaints procedures: Petitions Team: petitions@ohchr.org

Allegations of cases of intimidation and reprisals may be addressed to the UN body or mechanism where the cooperation took place. They can also be reported directly to ohchr-reprisals@un.org to facilitate coordination and follow-up. Other secure channels of communication are available upon request. Alleged cases and patterns can be reported throughout the year.

Please note that the informed consent of the alleged victim is a prerequisite for the information to be reported and for any action to be taken.

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