UNGA Resolution Campaign · Led by Refugees

Where borders don't determine your right to Justice

A United Nations General Assembly campaign to enhance refugee resettlement with a dedicated mechanism — allowing refugees to articulate their displacement and report instances of abuse.

Justice
100M+
Displaced Worldwide
193
UN Member States

Working towards a world where no one endures forced displacement without the hope of justice

Universal Justice for All is a UNGA resolution campaign led by refugees to strengthen the United Nations Resettlement Program. We advocate for a dedicated mechanism that gives displaced populations a real voice — one that crosses political borders and addresses systemic impunity.

Our approach combines rigorous legal strategy with survivor-centered advocacy, targeting the accountability gaps that leave millions without recourse. We believe justice is not a privilege reserved for those who remain inside their borders.

Learn About Our Approach
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Accountability

Challenging impunity and enforcing human rights norms beyond territorial boundaries.

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Survivor Voice

Centering the lived experience of displaced people in all legal and advocacy strategies.

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Transnational Justice

Building frameworks that enforce rights across jurisdictions, regardless of geography or politics.

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Institutional Reform

Working toward sustainable change within UN mechanisms and resettlement programs globally.

Led by those who lived it

Marilia Garcia Lazo
Executive Director
Marilia Garcia Lazo

An international human rights lawyer and former refugee, Marilia is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Oxford, specializing in International Human Rights Law. Her work with the United Nations has focused on transitional justice, accountability for conflict-related sexual violence, and institutional reform in post-conflict settings.

Niurys Robaina
Litigation Director
Niurys Robaina

A distinguished civil litigator and honors graduate of Florida International University College of Law, Niurys leads the campaign's legal strategy with clarity and conviction. Her expertise in survivor-centered advocacy ensures the initiative remains rooted in both legal excellence and principled purpose.

Every case submitted is a step toward accountability

"Justice that cannot cross a border is no justice at all."

Whether you're a survivor, a witness, or an advocate — your voice matters. We work with legal partners across jurisdictions to bring forward cases of human rights violations, especially those overlooked or silenced by geography and power.

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Submit Securely

Report your case through our confidential intake process, accessible from anywhere in the world.

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Legal Review

Our team assesses each case for international legal avenues, jurisdiction, and strategy.

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Cross-Border Action

We pursue accountability through international courts, UN mechanisms, and partner organizations.

Join the movement for universal justice

Whether you want to submit a case, join our network, or support the campaign — we'd love to hear from you. Justice knows no borders, and neither does solidarity.