Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.

SCORE

GRADE

FIX

REVIEW

PASS

INFO

Checks

3 PASS 3 REVIEW 7 FIX

Link & Button Quality

Action

4 issue(s) across 137 links and 3 buttons

FIX

4 issue(s) across 137 links and 3 buttons

1 link(s) with no accessible text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

Got: a#main-content

3 link(s) with generic text

Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.

Got: javascript:void(0); ("More"); /en/reporting_violations ("Learn more"); /en/get-involved/campaign/everyday-essentials/fund-whats-essential ("Learn more")

6 image-only link(s) without alt text

Image-only links need alt text on the image (or aria-label on the link) so screen readers can announce them.

Got: a[href="/en/human-rights-75"]; a[href="/en/what-are-human-rights"]; a[href="/en/documents/outcome-documents/human-rights-path-solutions"]; a[href="/en/topics"]; a[href="/en/instruments-and-mechanisms"]; a[href="/en/publications"]

10 link(s) open in new tab without warning

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

Got: https://knowledgegateway.ohchr.org/; https://www.facebook.com/unitednationshumanrights/; https://twitter.com/UNHumanRights; https://www.instagram.com/unitednationshumanrights/?hl=en; https://www.youtube.com/user/UNOHCHR; https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb9lHDR0bIdf5eR8OC3o; https://linkedin.com/company/ohchr; https://www.tiktok.com/@unitednationshumanrights; https://www.un.org/en/about-us/copyright; https://www.un.org/en/about-us/terms-of-use

117 link(s) with descriptive text

137 links

1 empty

3 generic text

10 new tab

0 empty buttons

Element	Text	Issue	Suggested Fix
javascript:void(0);	More	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: More Suggested: Javascript:Void(0);
https://knowledgegateway.ohchr.org/	Knowledge Gateway	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
	(empty)	empty	Add link text or aria-label
/en/human-rights-75	Pledges for human rights	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/en/what-are-human-rights	What are human rights?	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/en/documents/outcome-documents/human-ri…	Human rights: A path for solut…	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/en/topics	Topics	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/en/instruments-and-mechanisms	Instruments and mechanisms	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/en/publications	Publications	img no alt	Add alt attribute to the image
/en/reporting_violations	Learn more	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: Learn more Suggested: Reporting Violations
https://www.facebook.com/unitednationshu…	Not a link	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://twitter.com/UNHumanRights	Not a link	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.instagram.com/unitednationsh…	Not a link	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.youtube.com/user/UNOHCHR	Not a link	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb9…	Not a link	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://linkedin.com/company/ohchr	Not a link	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.tiktok.com/@unitednationshum…	Not a link	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.un.org/en/about-us/copyright	Copyrights	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
https://www.un.org/en/about-us/terms-of-…	Terms of use	new tab	Add '(opens in new tab)' to text
/en/get-involved/campaign/everyday-essen…	Learn more	generic text	Replace with descriptive text
Before: Learn more Suggested: Fund Whats Essential

120 links and buttons have descriptive text

Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.

a#main-content

Why this matters

Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.

javascript:void(0); ("More"); /en/reporting_violations ("Learn more"); /en/get-involved/campaign/everyday-essentials/fund-whats-essential ("Learn more")

Why this matters

Generic anchor text ('click here', 'read more', 'learn more') tells screen readers and search engines nothing about the destination.

Learn more ▾

Out-of-context lists of links read by AT (one navigation pattern) become useless when every link says 'click here'. Use the destination's title or topic as anchor text. Doubles as SEO win — Google passes anchor-text relevance to the destination.

Source: WCAG 2.4.4 / Google Search Central

Image-only links need alt text on the image (or aria-label on the link) so screen readers can announce them.

a[href="/en/human-rights-75"]; a[href="/en/what-are-human-rights"]; a[href="/en/documents/outcome-documents/human-rights-path-solutions"]; a[href="/en/topics"]; a[href="/en/instruments-and-mechanisms"]; a[href="/en/publications"]

Why this matters

Image-only links with no alt are unidentifiable to screen-reader users — link's destination is invisible.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.

https://knowledgegateway.ohchr.org/; https://www.facebook.com/unitednationshumanrights/; https://twitter.com/UNHumanRights; https://www.instagram.com/unitednationshumanrights/?hl=en; https://www.youtube.com/user/UNOHCHR; https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb9lHDR0bIdf5eR8OC3o; https://linkedin.com/company/ohchr; https://www.tiktok.com/@unitednationshumanrights; https://www.un.org/en/about-us/copyright; https://www.un.org/en/about-us/terms-of-use

Why this matters

Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.

Learn more ▾

Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.

Source: MDN target / OWASP

404 Error Page

Action

Soft 404 detected

FIX

Soft 404 detected

Soft 404: server returns HTTP 200 for non-existent pages

The server returns HTTP 200 for a path that does not exist. Search engines will index these pages, diluting your real content. Configure your server to return a proper 404 status code for missing pages.

Got: Status: 200 for /beavercheck-404-test-8rubbs

404 Page Quality ✗ Soft 404 (HTTP 200)

Status Code: HTTP 200

The server returned HTTP 200 for a non-existent path. Search engines will index this page as real content. Configure your server to return HTTP 404 for missing pages.

Favicon & Branding

Action

2 icon(s) detected

FIX

2 icon(s) detected

favicon.ico present at site root

HTML icon links detected

No apple-touch-icon detected

iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.

✓ favicon.ico Present

✓ PNG Icons Present

✗ Apple Touch Missing

✗ SVG Favicon Missing

✗ Manifest Icons Missing

✗ Multiple Sizes Missing

Web Manifest

Action

Invalid JSON

FIX

Invalid JSON

Manifest contains invalid JSON

Manifest at https://ohchr.org/manifest.json contains invalid JSON. Browsers cannot parse it.

Got: https://ohchr.org/manifest.json

Manifest contains invalid JSON.

Dark Mode Support

Action

No dark mode signals

FIX

No dark mode signals

No dark mode signals detected

Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles

External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.

Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected

color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

Print Stylesheet

Action

No print styles

FIX

No print styles

No print-specific styles detected

When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.

Print Stylesheet No Print Styles

Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗

Heading Hierarchy

33 headings, 1 skip(s)

REVIEW

33 headings, 1 skip(s)

Single H1 present

Heading level skipped: H1 → H4 (missing H2)

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

1 empty heading(s)

Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.

H2 Resources
H2 Main Navigation OHCHR
H1 Victims first. Action now
H4 CED20: Join us to prevent and stop enforced disappearances skipped
H2 (empty)
H2 High Commissioner Türk calls for urgent joint action on Sudan
H2 Situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Israel and Lebanon
H2 Three years of war in Sudan: A crisis the world can’t ignore
H2 Promoting and protecting human rights for all
H2 News
H2 UN Human Rights Office
H2 Independent Experts and Committees
H2 Special Procedures
H2 UN experts call for immediate suspension of EU-Israel trade agreement as ‘minimum requirement’ under international law
H2 Belarus: UN experts warn of torture, suicide attempts, deaths and reprisals in custody
H2 Tanzania: UN experts urge transparency and respect for Indigenous Peoples’ rights in Ngorongoro
H2 Treaty Bodies
H2 UN women’s rights committee reaffirms protection of girls from prostitution and sexual exploitation
H2 Bulgaria violated freedom of association by denying registration of an ethnic Macedonian rights organisation, UN committee finds
H2 UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to review Serbia, Slovenia, Cyprus, Uzbekistan, Burkina Faso and Cuba
H2 Human Rights Council
H2 Human Rights Council President appoints Chair of Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela
H2 Belarus: UN experts condemn Government move to invalidate passports of exiled opponents
H2 South Sudan: Reports of burial sites highlight hidden cost of renewed violence, UN Commission calls for proper handling and investigation
H3 Meetings & events
H3 Human rights databases
H3 Publications
H3 UN Human Rights Management Plan 2024-2027
H3 OHCHR Report 2024
H3 UN Human Rights Appeal 2026
H3 OHCHR Publications and E-Products Catalogue 2026
H2 How to report a human rights violation
H2 Human rights don’t protect themselves.

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.

Why this matters

Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6

Form Accessibility

2 of 5 controls have issues

REVIEW

2 of 5 controls have issues

2 control(s) without accessible label

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

Got: <input type="submit" name="op" id="edit-submit">; <input type="submit" name="op" id="edit-submit--2">

3 control(s) properly labeled

5 controls

3 labeled

0 placeholder only

2 unlabeled

Control	Type	Label	Method
#edit-topics-search-keyword	text	search	aria-label
#edit-countries-search-keyword	text	search	aria-label
#header-primary__search-form-search	text	Search input field	for/id
#edit-submit--2	submit	(none)	none
#edit-submit	submit	(none)	none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

Color Contrast (Screenshot)

Action

20 text elements analyzed, 3 fail WCAG AA

REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

17 pass 3 fail WCAG AA 1 pass AA only

a For

3.93:1

#000000

#686B71

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient

a Civil society

3.36:1

#000000

#6C6033

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient

a Educators

1.31:1

#000000

#232214

needs 4.5:1 (normal text)

16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient

3 contrast failures on background images/gradients

These failures are invisible to CSS-based accessibility tools like Lighthouse. The text may be fine on a solid background, but fails when rendered over an image or gradient.

Show all checked elements (20)

Element	Ratio	Required	FG	BG	Result
h2 Resources	17.62:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FDEBA7	Pass
h2 Main Navigation OHCH…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Promoting and protec…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 News	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Independent Experts …	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Special Procedures	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Treaty Bodies	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Human Rights Council	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 How to report a huma…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h2 Human rights don’t…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h3 Meetings & events	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h3 Human rights databas…	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
h3 Publications	21.00:1	3.0:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
title UN Human Rights Offi…	18.76:1	4.5:1	#000000	#F2F2F2	Pass
a Skip to main content	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
a Welcome to the Unite…	21.00:1	4.5:1	#000000	#FFFFFF	Pass
a Resources	6.30:1	4.5:1	#000000	#A48B2A	Pass
a For	3.93:1	4.5:1	#000000	#686B71	Fail
a Civil society	3.36:1	4.5:1	#000000	#6C6033	Fail
a Educators	1.31:1	4.5:1	#000000	#232214	Fail

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Landmark Structure

23 landmarks

PASS

23 landmarks

<main> landmark present

20 <nav> landmark(s) found

5 of 20 <nav> elements are unlabeled

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Skip navigation link present

Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more ▾

When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

A+

Alt Text Quality

All 25 images OK

PASS

All 25 images OK

2 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters

6 decorative image(s) correctly marked

17 image(s) with good alt text

25 images 17 good alt text 6 decorative

Issue	Count
too long	2 image(s)

A+

Lighthouse Accessibility Audits

Score 98/100 — 2 failing, 24 passed

PASS

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
CED20: Join us to prevent and stop enforced disappearances `div.container > div.hero-6__content-text > div.hero-6__summary > h4`

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Welcome to the United Nations `div.header__top > div.header__top-innner-wrapper > div#block-ohchr-welcome-block > a.hover-without-underline`
OHCHR `div.header-primary__wrapper-top > div.header-primary__left > div.header-primary__brand-logo > a.is-link`
View more news `div.link-list-component-container > div.link-list__body-container > div.link-list__content-without-image > a.link-item`
View more statements and speeches `div.link-list-component-container > div.link-list__body-container > div.link-list__content-without-image > a.link-item`
View all stories `div.link-list-component-container > div.link-list__body-container > div.link-list__content-without-image > a.link-item`
View more news `div.link-list-component-container > div.link-list__body-container > div.link-list__content-without-image > a.link-item`
View speeches and statements `div.link-list-component-container > div.link-list__body-container > div.link-list__content-without-image > a.link-item`
View all Special Procedures News `div.card-2-listing > div.container > div.view_component-listing__more-link > a.link-item--with-arrow-light-blue-underline`
View all Treaty Bodies News `div.card-2-listing > div.container > div.view_component-listing__more-link > a.link-item--with-arrow-light-blue-underline`
Visit the Human Rights Council site `div.card-2-listing > div.container > div.view_component-listing__more-link > a.link-item--with-arrow-light-blue-underline`
View all `div.container > div.sbs-inner-container > div.sbs-wrapper > a.link-item--with-arrow-light-blue-underline`
View list `div.container > div.sbs-inner-container > div.sbs-wrapper > a.link-item--with-arrow-light-blue-underline`
Feature Stories `nav#block-ohchrlatest > ul.inline-link-list > li.inline-link-list__item > a.link-item`
Media Center `nav#block-ohchrlatest > ul.inline-link-list > li.inline-link-list__item > a.link-item`
Meetings & Events `nav#block-ohchrlatest > ul.inline-link-list > li.inline-link-list__item > a.link-item`
Databases `nav#block-ohchrresourcesfooter > ul.inline-link-list > li.inline-link-list__item > a.link-item`
Library `nav#block-ohchrresourcesfooter > ul.inline-link-list > li.inline-link-list__item > a.link-item`
Publications `nav#block-ohchrresourcesfooter > ul.inline-link-list > li.inline-link-list__item > a.link-item`
Contact Us `nav#block-ohchrconnect > ul.inline-link-list > li.inline-link-list__item > a.link-item`
Follow us `nav#block-ohchrconnect > ul.inline-link-list > li.inline-link-list__item > a.link-item`
Work With Us `nav#block-ohchrconnect > ul.inline-link-list > li.inline-link-list__item > a.link-item`
Facebook `div.footer-primary__social-links > ul.link-list-only-css-bg-image > li.link-list-only-css-bg-image__item > a.link-item`
Twitter `div.footer-primary__social-links > ul.link-list-only-css-bg-image > li.link-list-only-css-bg-image__item > a.link-item`
Instagram `div.footer-primary__social-links > ul.link-list-only-css-bg-image > li.link-list-only-css-bg-image__item > a.link-item`
YouTube `div.footer-primary__social-links > ul.link-list-only-css-bg-image > li.link-list-only-css-bg-image__item > a.link-item`
WhatsApp `div.footer-primary__social-links > ul.link-list-only-css-bg-image > li.link-list-only-css-bg-image__item > a.link-item`
LinkedIn `div.footer-primary__social-links > ul.link-list-only-css-bg-image > li.link-list-only-css-bg-image__item > a.link-item`
TikTok `div.footer-primary__social-links > ul.link-list-only-css-bg-image > li.link-list-only-css-bg-image__item > a.link-item`

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable

○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state

○The page has a logical tab order

○Visual order on the page follows DOM order

○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region

○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page

○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation

○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology

○Custom controls have associated labels

○Custom controls have ARIA roles

●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles

●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`

●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes

●`[role]` values are valid

●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values

●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled

●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes

●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.

●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role

●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents

●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes

●Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio

●Document has a `<title>` element

●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute

●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute

●Links have a discernible name

●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).

●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements

●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0

●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.

●Document has a main landmark.

●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used

●All heading elements contain content.

●Identical links have the same purpose.

○`[accesskey]` values are unique

○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names

○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.

○ARIA input fields have accessible names

○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names

○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names

○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.

○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element

○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.

○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names

○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names

○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names

○Buttons have an accessible name

○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region

○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.

○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements

○ARIA IDs are unique

○No form fields have multiple labels

○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title

○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.

○Input buttons have discernible text.

○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text

○Form elements have associated labels

○Links are distinguishable without relying on color.

○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`

○`<object>` elements have alternate text

○Select elements have associated label elements.

○Skip links are focusable.

○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.

○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.

○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value

○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`

○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.

○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements

○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.

○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.

○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.