What is “Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience” (CAP Freedom of Conscience)?
CAP Freedom of Conscience is a secular European NGO with United Nations Consultative Status, created in 1995 and dedicated to protect the Right of Freedom of Religion and Belief.
CAP Freedom of Conscience combats all forms of discrimination based on religion or belief by alerting European and International bodies.
CAP Freedom of Conscience collects testimonies of discrimination and human rights violations affecting religious or belief communities in order to disseminate them to international bodies, and in order to raise awareness and inform them as well as to generate debate on the protection of Freedom of Religion and Belief.
CAP Freedom of Conscience also advocates for any religious or spiritual group facing discrimination to have their right to Freedom of Religion and Belief recognized.
CAP Freedom of Conscience is a member of the European Federation for Freedom of Belief (FOB), European Network Of Religion and Belief (ENORB) and participate to the Civil Society Platform of Fundamental Rights created by the EU Fundamental Rights Agency DAFOH Partners in Combating and Preventing Forced Organ Harvesting
HRC 58 : Indo-Mediterranean: Minorities are under threat from Syria to Bangladesh
The Russia-Ukraine conflict and Israel’s war on the terrorist group Hamas and various other extremist groups have distracted the attention from conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean. In Afghanistan the Taliban has completely taken over the country and has launched a diplomatic offensive to gain international acceptance. However, they have disenfranchised the female population banning women from working and studying. Female Afghan citizens find themselves locked in their houses, at the mercy of a regime which gives them no rights, not to mention religious minorities who have left the country.
82th CAT Session : France Under Scrutiny for Police Conduct
Key Findings from Human Rights Organization Report As France gets ready to respond to the Committee Against Torture (CAT) on its human rights record during the 82nd session, a report by an international human rights organization raises concerns about the activities of French police. The report notes severe violations of the fundamental rights of individuals during police raids and detention, with more emphasis on the treatment of spiritual minorities.
HRC 58 side-event : Rights of vulnerable persons in the Middle East and Asia
During the 58th session of the UN Human Rights council in Geneva, United Villages organize along with Italia Che Cambia APS and CAP Liberté de Conscience we are co-hosting a side event “Indo-Mediterranean: political changes and human rights” to highlight and discuss the effect of the recent political changes in countries like Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Yemen and Syria on ethnic, religious minorities and vulnerable groups such are women.
Multilateral Negotiations: Keys to Sustainable Peace
Multilateral negotiations are indispensable for resolving complex international conflicts. As António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, aptly stated, “Multilateralism is not an option but a necessity for rebuilding a better, more equal, more resilient, and more sustainable world.” This principle is particularly relevant in the context of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which has exposed the limitations of unilateral approaches and underscored the need for inclusive, cooperative solutions.
HRC 58 Side-event Human Rights In Pakistan
Join us for an urgent discussion on Human Rights in Pakistan, Particularly the education sector crisis. This event will highlight how ideological influences and rising intololerance threaten fundamental rights, limit access to education, and jeopardize academic freedom
HRC 58 Written statement : Sudan Crisis
At the 58th session of the Human Rights Council, UN experts and civil society have highlighted the gravity of the situation in Sudan and reiterated the urgent necessity of ensuring respect for principles of international law. As the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk stated “The continued and deliberate attacks on civilians and civilian objects, as well as summary executions, sexual violence, and other violations and abuses, underscore the utter failure by both parties to respect the rules and principles of international humanitarian and human rights law”. [1]
CAP Freedom of Conscience involvement in Europe
Freedom of Religion: From the USCIRF Report on Persecutions in Russia to Violations in Europe
Freedom of Religion: From the USCIRF Report on Persecutions in Russia to Violations in Europe
DAFOH Hosts Webinar on Force Organ Harvesting for European Parliamentarians
On December 10, 2020, in commemoration of the International Human Rights Day and the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, DAFOH hosted The Pandemic and Forced Organ Harvesting – Europe’s Opportunity to End its Illusions about China. The...
How the Chinese Communist Party Robs Children of Their Religious Faith
At a recent event on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly’s Third Committee session, the Jubilee Campaign—together with the Coordination of Associations and Individuals for Freedom of Conscience—brought the untold stories of Chinese children’s experiences of religious persecution.
Video : The Pandemic and Forced Organ Harvesting – Europe’s Opportunity to End its Illusions about China
The recording of the webinar "The Pandemic and Forced Organ Harvesting - Europe's Opportunity to End its Illusions about China" is now available to watch. Webinar details: Link...
The Pandemic and Forced Organ Harvesting – Europe’s Opportunity to End its Illusions about China
About From its birthplace in ancient Greece to the modern day, ethics have influenced conduct and behavior in European societies. The Hippocratic Oath is the guiding principle for the medical profession, and businesses integrate corporate ethics. Consensus on ethical...
Pakistan : A Beleaguered Community. The Growing Target Killings, Violence, Legal Discrimination and Social Exclusion of The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Side-event : A Beleaguered Community. The Growing Target Killings, Violence, Legal Discrimination and Social Exclusion of The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community












