by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Jan 23, 2026 | news
The undersigned organizations express serious concern regarding the continued persecution of Ukrainian human rights defender Yurii Sheliazhenko, a conscientious objector to military service. He is currently under an alarming threat of being arrested and forcibly conscripted under Ukraine’s system of universal military registration, which is enforced through coercive measures including arbitrary detentions and forced transfers to conscription offices. Such practices effectively compel conscientious objectors to act against their beliefs and directly violate Article 18(2) of the ICCPR, which prohibits coercion impairing freedom of thought, conscience and religion.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Jan 17, 2026 | CAP LC United Nations, news
In August 2025, CAP Liberté de Conscience, in collaboration with a network of independent experts, submitted a communication to the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) under the United Nations’ communications procedure for the seventieth session (CSW70) scheduled for March 2026. The report addresses systemic barriers to justice for women and girls and provides evidence-based documentation on institutional and societal discrimination. The initiative is part of CAP Liberté de Conscience’s ongoing advocacy to enhance the protection of human rights at the international level.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Jan 16, 2026 | news
CAP Liberté de Conscience has joined a coalition of non-governmental organizations in a direct appeal to the United Nations, calling for immediate mechanisms to address the lethal crackdown on protesters in Iran. The organization is a signatory to the petition entitled “Global Coalition of 30 NGOs Demands UN Emergency Action to Stop Mass Killings of Iranian Protesters,” coordinated by UN Watch.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Nov 14, 2025 | CAP LC Event Coming, news
jointly organized by CAP Freedom of Conscience and the Western Azerbaijan Community, with media support from Bruxelles Media.
The program brings together experts, policymakers, and scholars for focused dialogue, including conceptual framing, panels on cultural heritage and property rights, a documentary screening, and structured opportunities for exchange.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Oct 7, 2025 | news, UN HRC 60
Geneva, 2 October 2025 — On the occasion of the 60th session of the Human Rights Council, the Geneva Press Club hosted an event on Thursday 2 October 2025 on “Silencing dissent: mass trials in the United Arab Emirates”. The event took place only a few days after the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights presented the annual report on intimidation and reprisals against those cooperating with the United Nations, which highlighted concerns regarding the conduct of arbitrary arrests and mass trials in the UAE.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Oct 3, 2025 | news, UN HRC 60
On Tuesday 2 October, CAP Freedom of Conscience co-sponsored an event at the Geneva Press Club on “Silencing dissent: mass trials in the United Arab Emirates”. During the 59th session of the Human Rights Council, the organisation had hosted a similar side event at the United Nations to highlight the crisis of arbitrary detention in the United Arab Emirates following mass trials, and to examine the country’s persistent failure to comply with international standards.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Oct 3, 2025 | news, UN HRC 60
A side event at the UN Human Rights Council’s 60th session (UNHRC60) in Geneva urged the Council’s mechanisms to place structured pressure on the European Commission to apply the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) as written, using six procedural steps outlined by Inna Chefranova of the European Facilitation Platform (EFP).
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Oct 3, 2025 | news, UN HRC 60
weakest and most vulnerable individuals, especially women and children. The world is also connected, with the effects of radicalization being felt in Europe and South Asia with extremism, anti-semitism and terrorism as well as indoctrination of youth more rampant. To discuss this a side event is being held at the United Nations Human Rights Council’s 60th session.
