Unit for Human Rights Courts And Conventions

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

• developing human rights;
• contributing to the work of international organisations related to the Unit’s functions;
• periodic reporting and monitoring connected with the implementation of human rights conventions;
•  representing Finland in international judicial and investigative bodies handling human rights complaints, and other legal issues relating to these bodies;
• functions related to overseeing the implementation of the decisions of international judicial and investigative bodies handling human rights complaints;
• international preparation and legislative drafting connected to human rights instruments; and
• providing legal statements, advice and expertise on human rights issues.