International Human Rights Lawyers

Human rights law is a set of legal norms aimed at protecting every person’s basic freedoms and dignity. These norms have both national and international significance. They are designed to prevent state authorities’ arbitrariness and ensure equality, justice, and personal inviolability.

Key international documents forming the legal basis:

Key principles include prohibition of discrimination, the right to life and personal security, protection from torture and cruel treatment, the right to a fair trial, as well as freedoms of expression, conscience, religion, and movement. These human rights are universal and must be strictly observed.

States that have ratified international treaties are obliged to implement them and can be held accountable in international courts in case of human rights abuses. These rights and guarantees are universal and mandatory. States that have signed international treaties bear responsibility for their enforcement and may be held liable in international courts if violations occur.

Human rights are generally divided into several categories. Civil and political rights include freedom of speech, protection from arbitrary arrest, the right to a fair trial, and participation in political life through elections. Social, economic, and cultural rights concern access to education, medical care, social protection, and participation in cultural life. Modern international law views these human rights as interdependent: the realization of one category is impossible without ensuring the other.

The ECHR is an international judicial body that considers complaints about human rights violations enshrined in the European Convention. The Court hears cases against states that have ratified the Convention. It is not an appellate body for national courts but examines whether international guarantees have been violated.

The jurisdiction of the ECHR extends to state bodies, including police, courts, prisons, migration services, and other authorities.

A complaint can only be submitted after exhausting all effective remedies at the national level. This means the applicant must go through all possible domestic instances before applying to Strasbourg.
The procedure includes:

The ECHR may find a state guilty of violating the Convention and require compensation, case review, or systemic changes. The Court’s decisions are binding. The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe monitors enforcement.

Often, ECHR decisions serve as an impetus for reforms: changes in legislation, judicial practice, prison conditions, freedom of assembly, and freedom of expression.

A competent human rights law firm in this field is primarily a strategist. They must be able to build a position that complies with both national legal norms and international standards.

Rights violations can occur suddenly, and consequences may be fatal without legal support. If you suspect your rights have been violated, you should urgently consult a professional.

Most common situations:

Timely contact with human rights defenders allows you to stop the violation and prevent its aggravation. Your legal counsel will help document evidence, form a legal position, and take prompt protective measures.

Legal assistance in the field of human rights requires accuracy, empathy, and knowledge of the international context. Our team of human rights defenders provides personalized legal support and has successful experience working with the ECHR and other entities. We also work with human rights organizations that use a comprehensive approach from initial analysis to final decision, and ensure document preparation in the required languages.

Do not postpone action — timely legal assistance can change the course of the case. Contact a human rights lawyer who understands the legal system to receive professional protection, restore justice, and defend your freedoms. We are ready to help you take legal action confidentially, responsibly, and in compliance with all international standards.