Annual reports. The Working Group reports annually to the Human Rights Council on its activities, reporting also on its communications with Governments and NGOs, its missions, all cases of disappearance received during the year and the implementation of the 1992 Declaration. All procedures of the Working Group are free of charge. Why should a case be submitted to the Working Group? The Working Group accepts cases from any country in the world. Furthermore, it is not necessary to exhaust domestic remedies before submitting a case to it. Finally, international pressure may be a key factor in solving a case of disappearance or reprisal against people working on it. Is there any danger in submitting a case to the Working Group? When submitting a case to the Working Group, one can ask for confidentiality. This will ensure a certain level of protection and, in case of reprisals, one can send a prompt intervention letter to the Working Group (this is not infallible, but has often played a significant role in the prevention of grave violations). Can an individual submit a case to the Working Group alone or does he or she need assistance? Cases of disappearance can be submitted to the Working Group by relatives of the disappeared themselves or by organizations acting on their behalf (with prior consent of the relatives). Whoever refers the case to the Working Group must be able to maintain communication with it and to answer promptly to requests for further information or clarification. 29