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 61 Written Statement Threatened Dissolution of Shincheonji and Other Religious Organizations in the Republic of Korea
At the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, CAP Liberté de Conscience submitted a written statement raising serious concerns over the threatened dissolution of the Shincheonji Church and other minority religious organizations in the Republic of Korea. The document condemns efforts by President Lee Jae Myung to disband groups labeled as “pseudo-religions,” arguing that such state actions violate Article 18 of the ICCPR by allowing the government to act as a theological arbiter. CAP LC challenges the cited Japanese precedent, noting UN Special Rapporteurs’ criticism of dissolution orders based on vague concepts of “public welfare.” The statement further refutes claims of “enormous damage,” highlighting the Supreme Court’s acquittal of Shincheonji regarding COVID-19 allegations and the lack of coercive elements in its past evangelism methods. Consequently, CAP LC urges the Korean authorities to respect freedom of religion or belief and cease discriminatory campaigns driven by religious intolerance.
Interactive dialogue on the oral update of the OHCHR on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Sudan
Survivors of the attacks in El Fasher report mass atrocities and killings committed by the Rapid Support Forces after a year and a half of siege under horrific conditions, with no access to basic necessities. Civilians who fled describe widespread violence, including torture, kidnappings for ransom, sexual violence, disproportionately affecting women and girls, and summary executions as they attempted to escape. More than 1,000 days into the conflict, atrocities persist, and large-scale attacks are becoming a recurring pattern. Immediate and collective action is required to cease these crimes and prevent similar atrocities in other regions of Sudan.
UN Special Rapporteur Examines Freedom of Religion or Belief in Relation to Death and Burial Practices
The report “How freedom of religion or belief relates to death and honouring the deceased” (A/HRC/61/50) was published on 7 January 2026 by the United Nations Human Rights Council. The document was authored by Nazila Ghanea, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, and submitted to the Council’s sixty-first session pursuant to resolution 58/5.
Annual Report of the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Violence against Children: Cyberbullying and Protection Issues
The report A/HRC/61/38, entitled “Annual Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children,” was published on December 24, 2025, and submitted to the Human Rights Council for its 61st session, scheduled for February 23 to April 2, 2026. Prepared by Najat Maalla M’jid, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Violence against Children, this document outlines the mandate established by General Assembly resolution 62/141.
Submission to UN Special Rapporteur Details Systemic Discrimination in German Public Procurement
In preparation for the upcoming official visit to Germany by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, the non-governmental organization CAP Liberté de Conscience (CAP LC) has submitted a comprehensive report addressing specific concerns regarding systemic discrimination. The Special Rapporteur’s visit, scheduled to take place from 26 January to 6 February 2026, aims to assess the situation of freedom of opinion and expression in the country. This assessment includes reviewing legal, institutional, and policy frameworks that protect or restrict these fundamental rights, as well as measures addressing intolerance, negative stereotyping, and stigmatization.
CAP Liberté de Conscience Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls
In response to the Call for Input issued by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls for her report to the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council, CAP Liberté de Conscience has submitted a comprehensive analysis titled “CAP LC report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls.” The submission, accessible via the official call https://www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for-input/2026/call-input-report-special-rapporteur-violence-against-women-and-girls-62nd, examines specific forms of institutional violence faced by mothers in contexts of intrafamilial violence, with a focus on the French socio-judicial system.
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Conference 24th January 2021 : Education Conscience and Tax Justice reflecting on the TAI JI MEN case in Taiwan
Conference 24th January 2021 : Education Conscience and Tax Justice reflecting on the TAI JI MEN case in Taiwan
Education Conscience and Tax Justice reflecting on the TAI JI MEN case in Taiwan
Education Conscience and Tax Justice reflecting on the TAI JI MEN case in Taiwan
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...