by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Aug 23, 2024 | news
A recent report, from the United Nations has raised concerns about the deteriorating status of freedom in Sri Lanka. The report points out a trend of increasing limitations and bias against minority faith groups.
According to the report prepared by the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief there is a reality unfolding for religious minorities in Sri Lanka. Through research and field investigations the document reveals human rights violations such as enforced closure of places of worship violent incidents targeting religious gatherings and systematic marginalization of non Buddhist communities.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Aug 23, 2024 | news
A significant breakthrough has occurred as researchers from the Centre for Human Rights at Birmingham City University have carried out an investigation into the execution of recommendations stemming from the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The outcomes of this study provide perspectives on the obstacles and effective methods in implementing these crucial human rights suggestions.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Aug 19, 2024 | news
A fresh analysis by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has revealed instances of human rights infringements carried out by Bangladeshi security forces in response to the protests. The report, offering an overview of the situation in Bangladesh from mid June to August 2024 highlights various violations such as excessive use of force extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests and detentions torture and mistreatment and significant restrictions on freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Aug 19, 2024 | news
In a disturbing incident on the Paris metro, a man was recorded making vehement anti-Semitic remarks, prompting a police investigation and a complaint from a courageous bystander.
According to a report in Le Parisien, the incident occurred on Thursday morning on the Line 9 metro. A woman filming the scene captured a man repeatedly shouting “Hitler was right, he should have killed all the Juden (Jews in German).”
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Aug 16, 2024 | news
A group of UN Special Rapporteurs has issued a worded message urging the community to refrain from normalizing the governance of the Taliban in Afghanistan. These experts, responsible for monitoring human rights matters at the United Nations have expressed concerns regarding the repression and violations by the Taliban since they assumed power in 2021.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Aug 16, 2024 | news
In a development for fans of music and supporters of causes the renowned “Concert for Bangladesh” by George Harrison is now accessible online for the first time. This historic event took place in 1971 at Madison Square Garden. Aimed to raise awareness and funds for the people of Bangladesh who were experiencing a humanitarian crisis at that time.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Aug 14, 2024 | news
At the upcoming 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council, scheduled for September 9 to October 11, 2024, international human rights organizations are set to voice grave concerns over the persecution of members of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Jordan. The written statement, that will be submitted by the Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience, a non-governmental organization with special consultative status, highlights a troubling pattern of arrests, detentions, and harassment targeting this religious minority.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Aug 14, 2024 | news
Over the past few years there has been a noticeable uptick in concerns regarding anti Semitism in Belgium. Recent articles from the publications Causeur and Marianne have brought attention to this phenomenon.
