The Unit for Human Rights Courts and Conventions is responsible for:

• the development of human rights
• contribution to the work of international organisations relating to the Unit's responsibilities
• periodic reports and monitoring relating to the implementation of human rights conventions
• the representation of the Government of Finland before international judicial and investigative bodies examining human rights complaints, and other legal questions relating to these bodies
• the supervision of execution measures relating to human rights complaints
• the preparation of international human rights instruments and relevant national legislation
• the provision of expertise, advice and opinions on human rights law.