by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Sep 24, 2025 | news, UN HRC 60
In a globally interconnected world, the effects of extremism originating in hotspots like South Asia, Somalia, and Yemen are felt socially, economically, and politically across continents. This panel will bring together experts to highlight the condition of women, children, and vulnerable groups who bear the brunt of this instability. The discussion aims to foster a multidisciplinary understanding and seek pathways for their protection and empowerment.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Sep 23, 2025 | news, UN HRC 60
We and Human Rights Without Frontiers are deeply concerned about the fact that chaplaincy activities of Jehovah’s Witnesses in a number of Belgian prisons are in practice not allowed any more.
Since 2019, Jehovah’s Witnesses have written six times to the Minister of Justice and have initiated legal proceedings due to this discrimination experienced in four Belgian prisons: Nivelles, Leuze, Dinant, and Leuven Central.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Sep 23, 2025 | news, UN HRC 60
Since the “UAE94” trial in 2013, Emirati authorities have regularly used collective trials to criminalize any form of peaceful dissent and human rights defense. UN experts have denounced the lack of fair trial guarantees and the detention of individuals for exercising their fundamental rights.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Sep 20, 2025 | CAP LC Event Coming, UN HRC 60
Documentary Premiere | Europe’s Dilemma: Pakistan, GSP+ & Human Rights
An investigative 15-minute film on the EU’s GSP+ instrument, administered by the European Commission. It examines whether Pakistan, a major beneficiary since 2014, has met conditional commitments on human rights, labour protections, environmental standards, and good governance, and assesses oversight and enforcement practice.
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Sep 20, 2025 | UN HRC 60
In response to the call for input by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the latest report on “The rights of the child and violations of the human rights of children in armed conflicts” has been presented for the 60th session of the Human Rights Council in September 2025. This report consolidates contributions from Member States, civil society, and subject matter experts following the High Commissioner’s invitation to share evidence and recommendations regarding the status and protection of children in situations of armed conflict. Further information about the context and the process can be found on the official UN call for input page: Call for Inputs: Rights of the Child and Violations of Human Rights of Children in Armed Conflicts
by CAP Liberté de Conscience | Sep 19, 2025 | UN HRC 60
On Friday, 19 September 2025, during the 60th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council, CAP Liberté de Conscience delivered an oral statement on behalf of human rights defenders who are arbitrarily detained in the UAE.
The statement echoed concerns first raised during the September 2024 side event, “Arbitrary Detention in the UAE: Addressing the Crisis of Civil Society Suppression”, hosted by CAP Liberté de Conscience, where the panel highlighted the systematic use of arbitrary detention to silence civil society actors and restrict fundamental freedoms.
