by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Feb 7, 2024 | news
In the political landscape of Pakistan, the looming specter of power plays and abuses casts a long shadow over the democratic process. As the nation prepares for parliamentary elections on Feb. 8, the narrative of manipulation and suppression persists, undermining the very essence of democracy. The recent crackdown on opposition parties, media censorship, and shrinking space for civil society underscore a troubling reality: Pakistan needs more than just elections to be a democracy.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Feb 7, 2024 | news, UN UPR
The Coordination of associations and individuals for Freedom of Conscience (CAP LC in French), a non-governmental organization with consultative status with the United Nations , together with Doctors Against Forced Organ Harvesting ( DAFOH ), held a meeting in On January 22, the day before the fourth round of the Universal Periodic Review ( UPR ) of China’s human rights by the United Nations Human Rights Council, a message titled “China’s Deprivation of Universal Human Rights ” was held at the United Nations Palais des Nations. Meeting.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Jan 20, 2024 | news
Religious Freedom Advocates Demand Answers on State Department’s Exclusion of Nigeria, India From Persecution List
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Jan 20, 2024 | news, UN UPR
1. This joint submission addresses the state of freedom of religion or belief and freedom of opinion and expression in Nigeria. In particular, it presents an overview of the country’s domestic legal framework and draws attention to specific concerns related to the criminalization of blasphemy. Additionally, the report examines the rise in acts of terrorism and mob violence against Christians and religious minorities, including Muslim minorities, and the related climate of impunity over the reporting period.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Jan 20, 2024 | news
whereas since 1999, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has engaged in systematic persecution to eradicate the Falun Gong religious movement; whereas freedom of religious belief is deteriorating across the People’s Republic of China (PRC); whereas technology-based censorship and surveillance are central to this repression; whereas Article 36 of the PRC’s Constitution stipulates that its citizens must enjoy freedom of religious belief;
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Jan 20, 2024 | news
China’s Denial of Universal Human Rights A Call for Courageous Action at the 2024 Universal Periodic Review
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Jan 20, 2024 | news
The undersigned civil society groups, religious freedom advocates, trade unions, and human rights solidarity groups, urge you to act on S.761, the Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act, which passed in the House (H.R. 1154) this March in an overwhelming 412-2 vote.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Jan 19, 2024 | news, UN UPR
We are pleased to extend an invitation to you for a crucial conference addressing pressing human rights issues in China. The focus of this event revolves around the impending Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of China, with particular attention to the ongoing persecution and forced organ harvesting of Falun Gong practitioners.
