An international human rights NGO pursuing justice for the displaced, the persecuted, and the silenced — through strategic litigation, UN advocacy, and survivor-centered legal action across borders.
Universal Justice for All is an international human rights NGO led by refugees dedicated to strengthening justice mechanisms for displaced and persecuted people worldwide. We advocate for those whose voices have been silenced — crossing political borders to address 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 ApproachChallenging impunity and enforcing human rights norms beyond territorial boundaries.
Centering the lived experience of displaced people in all legal and advocacy strategies.
Building frameworks that enforce rights across jurisdictions, regardless of geography or politics.
Working toward sustainable change within UN mechanisms and resettlement programs globally.
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.
A distinguished civil litigator and honors graduate of Florida International University College of Law, Niurys leads the organization'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.
Claudia Acosta left Cuba at the age of 13. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Political Science from Florida International University, graduating cum laude, and her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, also cum laude. A fluent Spanish speaker and experienced litigator, Claudia brings strategic legal expertise and a deeply personal connection to the mission of Universal Justice for All.
"Jonathan's case represents every violation the international legal framework was designed to prevent — a minor, detained without warrant, denied counsel, held in an adult maximum-security prison, and prosecuted for speech. The legal arguments here are not close calls. They are unambiguous."
"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.
Report your case through our confidential intake process, accessible from anywhere in the world.
Our team assesses each case for international legal avenues, jurisdiction, and strategy.
We pursue accountability through international courts, UN mechanisms, and partner organizations.
Whether you want to submit a case, join our network, or support our work — we'd love to hear from you. Justice knows no borders, and neither does solidarity.
Every case we take is a matter of public record. Below you will find our formal submissions, press releases, and actions taken before international mechanisms on behalf of those we represent.