Overview
Support to Investigative Bodies (IBs) is a critical and high-profile work area for OHCHR. IBs must rapidly respond to human rights crises, with a view to preventing further violations and supporting accountability. The objectives
of this project were to ensure the necessary capacity within OHCHR to better conceptualize and immediately operationalise IBs; upgrade investigative techniques to leverage digitalization and other technologies; improve compliance with forensic standards; provide support, including surge capacity, throughout IBs’ lifespans; and ensure the proper preservation and archiving of evidence to support criminal proceedings. These objectives also included supporting standing capacity for start-up and strengthened capacity to ensure rapid recruitment of specialised expertise. The goal was to make the IBs more effective and maximize their impact.