UNIS/OUS/444
4 December 2024
Re-issued as received
VIENNA, 4 December 2024 – The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine invites individuals, groups and organizations to submit information and documentation relevant to its third mandate.
The Commission is interested to hear directly from survivors, their relatives and witnesses who can share information about:
The Commission takes all possible measures to ensure protection of information, including through the use of appropriate information communication technologies. It attaches the utmost importance to the protection of sources, notably concerning the respect for confidentiality and the ‘do no harm’ principle, so as not to jeopardize the life, safety, freedom and well-being of victims, witnesses and other cooperating persons.
It will only disclose the identity of cooperating persons if there is an informed consent from them and will use the information provided in accordance with their stated wishes.
Not all information sent to the Commission will necessarily be reflected in the reports.
In order to preserve the security and confidentiality of the information submitted, it is recommended to submit through the specific email address created by the Commission for this purpose: [email protected]
Should you have any questions, including on how to submit information in a different way, please contact the Commission at: [email protected]
You are invited to submit your information before 31 December 2024.
The Commission will submit a comprehensive report to the Human Rights Council at its 58th session in March 2025.
Background: The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine is an independent body mandated by the UN Human Rights Council to, among other things, investigate all alleged violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law, and related crimes in the context of the aggression against Ukraine by the Russian Federation. The Commission comprises Erik Møse (Chair), Pablo de Greiff and Vrinda Grover.
More information on the work of the Commission can be found at https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/iicihr-ukraine/index
For queries please contact: Saule Mukhametrakhimova, Media Adviser, Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine; at [email protected] or +43-676 3493464.
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