UNIS/OUS/450
8 July 2024
Re-issued as received
VIENNA, 8 July (UN Information Service) – The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine invites individuals, groups and organizations to submit relevant information and documentation, preferablyby 31 August 2025.
The Commission in particular values first-hand information provided by survivors of events, their relatives, and witnesses. It investigates reports of violations and crimes in all areas directly impacted by the conflict, regardless of the identity, nationality, or origin of the alleged perpetrators.
The Commission is interested in information on the following issues regarding both parties to the armed conflict, as applicable:
The Commission attaches the utmost importance to the protection of sources, notably concerning the respect for confidentiality and the ‘do no harm’ principle (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.
Furthermore, the Commission takes all possible measures to ensure protection of information, including through the use of appropriate information communication technologies.
It should be noted that 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: ohchr-submission-coiukraine@un.org Should you have any questions, including on how to submit information in a different way, please contact the Commission at: coi-ukraine@un.org
Background:
The Commission was established by the UN Human Rights Council in March 2022 to investigate violations and abuses of human rights, violations of international humanitarian law, and related crimes in the context of the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine. In April 2025 its mandate was renewed with one additional year.
The Commissioners were appointed by the President of the UN Human Rights Council; they are not UN staff and do not receive a salary for their work. While the UN Human Rights Office provides support to the Commission of Inquiry, the commissioners serve in their individual capacity and are independent from any government or organization, including the UN. Any views or opinions presented herein are solely those of the mandated Commissioners.
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Contact information:
Saule Mukhametrakhimova
Media Adviser, Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
Mobile: (+ 43) 676 3493 464
Email: saule.mukhametrakhimova[at]un.org
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