A 4.1 SAMPLE LETTERS STATING THAT THE MISSION WILL NOT TAKE ACTION ON A CASE EXAMPLE 1: The individual complaint does not constitute a human rights violation: Dear ........................, Thank you for your letter of 11 January 2003 concerning dismissal from your job due to the closing of the steel works at Romberlpar. The Mission is acutely aware that the recent the economic downturn, together with newly implemented privatization policies, has led to economic hardships for a number of citizens of the Italgerfran Republic. We regularly discuss economic policy issues with the government and have urged that social safety nets be put in place to protect the welfare of the citizens. We regret, however, that the Mission is not in a position to assist with your complaint, since our mandate does not extend to issues of unemployment, nor does the type of economic dislocation you are facing constitute a violation of OSCE commitments or other internationally recognized human rights standards. We understand the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Ministry of Labour have programmes to assist citizens dislocated by the recent factory closings. We recommend that you contact those offices for assistance. A list of offices that may be of assistance is attached. Sincerely, Jane Smithova Human Dimension Officer A4 123