by CAP Liberté de Conscience | May 23, 2026 | EU Parliament, news
The European Parliament adopted resolution TA-10-2026-0186 on 21 May 2026, condemning the Taliban’s Criminal Procedure Code for Courts as institutionalised gender apartheid. The text demands repeal of the Code, ICC warrant enforcement, and recognition of slavery and child marriage as crimes against humanity. CAP Liberté de Conscience supports this resolution, highlighting the intersection of religious freedom and gender persecution in Afghanistan.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | May 23, 2026 | EU Parliament, news
The European Parliament adopted resolution TA-10-2026-0185 on 21 May 2026, condemning mass executions and repression in Iran. The text highlights the disproportionate targeting of religious minorities — Bahá’ís, Christians, Jews, and others — and demands accountability. CAP Liberté de Conscience welcomes this intervention, linking it to its own oral statement at the UN 39th Special Session on Iran.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | May 11, 2026 | CAP LC United Nations, news, UN OHCHR
Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience (CAP LC) and The International Human Rights Committee (IHRC) welcome the findings and recommendations issued by the United Nations Committee Against Torture (CAT) following its review of Pakistan under the Convention Against Torture.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | May 7, 2026 | CAP LC United Nations, news
In 2026, the UN Committee Against Torture issued a damning assessment of Pakistan, highlighting a vast gap between legislation and reality. Despite laws like the 2022 Torture Act, torture is practiced with near impunity. The report cites widespread enforced disappearances, abusive blasphemy accusations leading to solitary confinement, and severely overcrowded prisons. The Committee urges Pakistan to ensure accountability, amend legal definitions, and protect minorities and human rights defenders from state abuse and systemic neglect.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | May 5, 2026 | From the world
Leading international scholars and human rights defenders have rallied in support of Dr Valeriy Engel, President of the European Centre for Democracy Development, following his blacklisting by Latvian authorities. The open letter, addressed to judicial and international bodies, defends academic freedom and freedom of expression. Signatories include eminent professors, UN consultants, and directors of major research institutions from across the globe.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Apr 25, 2026 | HRC 61, news
The UN Human Rights Council adopted three consensus resolutions at its 61st session on freedom of religion or belief (A/HRC/61/L.33), minority rights (A/HRC/61/L.20/Rev.1), and combating religious intolerance (A/HRC/61/L.9). All three texts extend monitoring mechanisms, detail state obligations to protect religious minorities, prevent statelessness, counter hate speech, and safeguard places of worship. Sponsored by broad cross-regional coalitions, these instruments reinforce existing standards and provide civil society with a sustained framework for accountability and advocacy.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Apr 22, 2026 | CAP LC United Nations, news, UN OHCHR
This report examines how media functions as a systemic vector of religious persecution across three contexts: France’s institutional stigmatization, Pakistan’s state-controlled persecution of Ahmadi Muslims, and digital platforms’ unregulated religious intolerance. Using a Public Health approach, it provides evidence-based recommendations for the OHCHR, states, and platforms to dismantle media-driven persecution.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Apr 22, 2026 | news, UN OHCHR
On the occasion of the 84th Session of the United Nations Committee Against Torture (CAT) in Geneva, CAP Liberté de Conscience participated in a pre-session meeting held at Palais Wilson. This consultation with CAT experts took place prior to the official review of Pakistan, offering a platform to present our joint report with the International Human Rights Committee (IHRC).
