Appealing a European Union (EU) 

Office of the WHRI-ORG

President for Highlighting Human Rights Cases before the European Union

Office of the President for Highlighting Human Rights Cases before the European Union

If you’re referring to submitting or presenting a human rights case before the European Union, the process typically involves engaging with one or more of the following institutions or offices:

1. European Parliament – Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI)
   This body examines human rights issues worldwide and can highlight specific cases through hearings, reports, or resolutions.

   • Address: European Parliament, Rue Wiertz 60, B-1047 Brussels, Belgium

   • Email: droi-secretariat@europarl.europa.eu

2. European External Action Service (EEAS) – Office of the EU Special Representative for Human Rights
   The Special Representative promotes EU human rights policy globally and can be approached for advocacy or diplomatic engagement.

   • Website: eeas.europa.eu

   • Contact: humanrights@eeas.europa.eu

3. European Commission – Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers (DG JUST)
   Handles human rights, rule of law, and equality matters within EU member states.

   • Website: ec.europa.eu/info/departments/justice-and-consumers

4. European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
   Provides expert advice and research on human rights issues within the EU.

   • Address: Schwarzenbergplatz 11, 1040 Vienna, Austria

   • Email: information@fra.europa.eu

If your case involves international human rights violations, it can also be submitted to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) under the United Nations, which cooperates with the EU on global human rights advocacy.

For formal recognition or highlighting of a case, it’s best to prepare a detailed case summary, including:

• Victim and complainant details

• Nature of the violation

• Supporting evidence and documentation

• Requested action or intervention

Such a document can then be addressed to the Office of the EU Special Representative for Human Rights or the European Parliament’s DROI Subcommittee for review and possible inclusion in their agenda.