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).
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Apr 18, 2026 | France
Cet article questionne la crédibilité de la MIVILUDES et de l’UNADFI, qui s’appuient sur des sources controversées pour lutter contre les dérives sectaires. Il détaille le cas de Grégoire Perra, expert reconnu contre l’anthroposophie malgré des accusations d’agressions sexuelles avérées, et celui d’Hugues Gascan, subventionné par l’État alors qu’il a été condamné pour harcèlement moral. L’auteur critique l’absence d’éthique de ces organismes privilégiant des témoignages douteux pour étayer leur narratif.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Apr 16, 2026 | France
Si l’on applique les critères de la Miviludes à l’Ordre des médecins, le constat est accablant. Entre gestion financière opaque, mise en danger des patients et confiscation du pouvoir justifiant la dissolution du Conseil de Paris, l’institution déraille. Cet article ironique souligne la complicité d’une Miviludes pourtant condamnée par la justice pour ses propres méthodes, dressant le portrait d’un arroseur arrosé au sein de la santé publique.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Apr 10, 2026 | news, UN UPR
CAP Liberté de Conscience has submitted a report to the UN Universal Periodic Review (53rd Session) regarding Freedom of Religion or Belief in Hungary. The submission focuses on the alleged weaponization of data protection laws to target minority religious groups, specifically the Church of Scientology. It details the NAIH’s order to destroy religious records—a measure upheld by courts despite a criminal investigation finding no wrongdoing. CAP LC argues this violates religious practice and due process. The report calls for halting the destruction of files, returning seized property, and reforming the discriminatory 2011 Church Law to ensure compliance with international standards.
