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

WG UPR 52nd Session CAP Liberté de Conscience Submits Report to UN WG UPR on Denmark’s Anti-Racism Efforts

WG UPR 52nd Session CAP Liberté de Conscience Submits Report to UN WG UPR on Denmark’s Anti-Racism Efforts

CAP Liberté de Conscience (CAP LC), an international non-governmental organization with consultative status at the United Nations, has jointly submitted a report for the 52nd session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group, focusing on Denmark. This expert analysis was prepared in collaboration with Mr. Bashy Quraishy, Secretary General of the European Muslim Initiative for Social Cohesion (EMISCO), and Mr. Gregory Christensen, Leader of Youth for Human Rights – Denmark. Both experts are members of the Advisory Board of the Danish Institute for Human Rights and bring decades of experience in human rights, anti-discrimination, and minority integration work within Denmark and the European Union.

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Submission on the Draft General Comment No. 27 on Children’s Access to Justice

Submission on the Draft General Comment No. 27 on Children’s Access to Justice

A group of experts on children submitted a contribution on behalf of CAP Liberté de Conscience to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child in response to its public call for contributions on draft general comment No. 27 (2025) on the right of children to access justice and effective remedy. The call for contributions is available on the OHCHR website.

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UN HRC 60th Session Side-event Human Rights In Pakistan

UN HRC 60th Session Side-event Human Rights In Pakistan

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.

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UN Report on the Rights of the Child and Violations of Children’s Human Rights in Armed Conflicts: Findings and Recommendations – Human Rights Council 60th Session

UN Report on the Rights of the Child and Violations of Children’s Human Rights in Armed Conflicts: Findings and Recommendations – Human Rights Council 60th Session

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

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HRC 60 oral statement : Urgent Call for Justice: UAE’s Persistent Human Rights Violations Exposed

HRC 60 oral statement : Urgent Call for Justice: UAE’s Persistent Human Rights Violations Exposed

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.

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CAP Liberté de Conscience Submits Written Statement on Human Rights Violations in Sudan at the 59th UN Human Rights Council Session

CAP Liberté de Conscience Submits Written Statement on Human Rights Violations in Sudan at the 59th UN Human Rights Council Session

At the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, CAP Liberté de Conscience submitted a written statement detailing ongoing human rights violations in Sudan, emphasizing the urgent need for international attention and action. The statement highlights the severe impact of the conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and other actors on civilians, including thousands killed or injured and nearly 12 million displaced persons, making it the world’s largest displacement crisis.

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CAP Freedom of Conscience involvement UNITED NATIONS

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HRC 46th Item 3 General Debat Ahmadiyya Muslims are victims of state-sponsored persecution in Pakistan

HRC 46th Item 3 General Debat Ahmadiyya Muslims are victims of state-sponsored persecution in Pakistan

Item 3 Human Rights Coucil 46th Session 22 February to 23 March 2021 : Balochistan is facing a humanitarian crisis

Balochistan is facing a humanitarian crisis. The military establishment of Pakistan and its clandestine death squads are kidnappings, torturing, and murdering activists and human rights defenders to counter the Baloch people’s demand to exercise their right to self-determination.

HRC 46 Item 3 Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief : GERMANY SECT FILTER

HRC 46 Item 3 Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief GERMANY : GERMANY SECT FILTER

HRC 46 ID Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism : Statement on France

The Minister Delegate has also decided to strengthen her collaboration with anti-religious associations which, for decades, have created a hostile climate towards religions and beliefs.

REPORT OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL ON ITS 37TH SESSION

Coordination des associations et des particuliers pour la liberté de conscience noted
that a religious minority was undergoing trial in unacceptable conditions. The evidence had
been gathered by persons who were opposed to that religious minority. It was concerned that
Czechia had refused to listen to requests for that minority to be treated fairly, as any other
religious group in the country

UN Human Rights Council 45: UK statement on China for item 4 general debate

UN Human Rights Council 45: UK statement on China for item 4 general debate

Joint Statement on the Human Rights Situation in Xinjiang and the Recent Developments in Hong Kong, Delivered by Germany on Behalf of 39 Countries

Joint Statement on the Human Rights Situation in Xinjiang and the Recent Developments in Hong Kong, Delivered by Germany on Behalf of 39 Countries

HRC45 – CAP Liberté de Conscience joins ACLU’s demands to the OHCHR for the elaboration of the report on structural racism and law enforcement

HRC45 – CAP Liberté de Conscience joins ACLU’s demands to the OHCHR for the elaboration of the report on structural racism and law enforcement

HRC 45 : Unabated Religious Persecution and the Danger of an Escalation — A Case Study on 20 Years of Persecution of Falun Gong in People’s Republic of China

Unabated Religious Persecution and the Danger of an Escalation — A Case Study on 20 Years of Persecution of Falun Gong in People’s Republic of China

This World Day Against Death Penalty The International Community must take immediate steps to ensure states repeal laws which mandate the death penalty for apostasy or blasphemy

This World Day Against Death Penalty
The International Community must take immediate steps to ensure states repeal laws which mandate the death penalty for apostasy or blasphemy

Joint Statement Submitted by the American Civil Liberties Union Item 9: General Debate Following High Commissioner’s Oral Update on Res. 43/1 45th Session of the Human Rights Council

Joint Statement Submitted by the American Civil Liberties Union

Item 9: General Debate Following High Commissioner’s Oral Update on Res. 43/1

45th Session of the Human Rights Council

Violating the Human Rights of Members of Shincheonji in South Korea

Violating the Human Rights of Members of Shincheonji in South Korea

Report on the conditions and basic needs of citizens returning from displacement camps to Sinjar and its Southern area specifically

Report on the conditions and basic needs of citizens returning from displacement camps to Sinjar and its Southern area specifically

Jaswant Singh Khalra was remembered today at the 45th Session of the UN Human Rights Council

Jaswant Singh Khalra was remembered today at the 45th Session of the UN Human Rights Council

45th Session Human Rights Council : shincheonji oral statement

45th Session Human Rights Council : shincheonji oral statement

HRC 44th session : Written statement* submitted by Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience, a non-governmental organization in special consultative status. Croatia Discrimination based on ethnicity and disregard for the best interest of a child

HRC 44th session : Written statement* submitted by Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience, a non-governmental organization in special consultative status. Croatia Discrimination based on ethnicity and disregard for the best interest of a child

HRC 44th session : Written statement* submitted by Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience, a non-governmental organization in special consultative status. An act of horrific brutality against a humane and compassionate Ahmadi woman charged under the Blasphemy law

HRC 44th session : Written statement* submitted by Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience, a non-governmental organization in special consultative status. An act of horrific brutality against a humane and compassionate Ahmadi woman charged under the Blasphemy law

to uphold its national and international obligations, and to respect human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities, especially in Xinjiang

to uphold its national and international obligations, and to respect human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities, especially in Xinjiang

UN Human Rights Council 44: Cross-regional statement on Hong Kong and Xinjiang

UN Human Rights Council 44: Cross-regional statement on Hong Kong and Xinjiang

Practices of so-called “conversion therapy” Report of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity

Practices of so-called “conversion therapy” Report of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity

UN experts call for decisive measures to protect fundamental freedoms in China

UN experts call for decisive measures to protect fundamental freedoms in China

A/HRC/44/NGO/23 Annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and reports of the Office of the High Commissioner and the Secretary-General : Scapegoating members of Shincheonji for COVID-19 in the Republic of Korea

A/HRC/44/NGO/23 Annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and reports of the Office of the High Commissioner and the Secretary-General : Scapegoating members of Shincheonji for COVID-19 in the Republic of Korea

The resolution A/HRC/43/L.18 on Freedom of Religion or Belief has been Adopted at the 43th session of the Human Right Council the 19 June 2020

The resolution A/HRC/43/L.18 on Freedom of Religion or Belief has been Adopted at the 44th session of the Human Right Council the 19 June 2020

Report to the United Nations General Assembly on Eliminating Intolerance and Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief and the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16)

Report to the United Nations General Assembly on Eliminating Intolerance and Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief and the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16)

CAP Freedom of Conscience involvement in Europe

OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting 2016

This  Task  Force  has  proceeded  to  biased  investigations  upon  the  denouncements  received  by  MIVILUDES,  where  the members of minorities were systematically presumed guilty.   CAP received a number of testimonies over the years  which evidence  their  prejudice,  such  people  suspected  of  shamanist ic  practices  whose  homes were raided and were put in custody, groups o f persons denounced  to MIVILUDES as “dangerous sects” who were interrogated and put under  pressure  to  denounce  their  “guru”,  others  denounced   as  being  “gurus”  who were put in preventive detention for up to 18 months, etc.   Coordination of Associations and   Individuals for Freedom of Conscience (CAP) CAP Liberté de Conscience

FECRIS, a NGO financed by the French government

Moreover, FECRIS says in its bylaws that « the action of the Federation is neither religious nor political ». If the action of FECRIS is not religious and claims to be neutral in this regard, how can it explain that an organization registered in a secular state – France – is massively financed with the money of all French tax-payers, while its vice-president, Alexander Dvorkin, a Russian citizen is blessed and financed by the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church for its anti-sect activities. This same Russian Orthodox Church which, along with Putin, has been persecuting religious minorities for years in Russia.

ODIHR/Venice Commission Guidelines on the Legal Personality of Religious or Belief Communities

The purpose of these Guidelines is to ensure that those involved in drafting and applying...

Freedom of Religion or Belief, Fostering Mutual Respect and Understanding

Coordination of Associations and Individuals for Freedom of Conscience (CAP) Human Dimension...

Synthesis of the voluntary work side event OSCE – HDIM – 2014

Synthesis of the voluntary work side event OSCE - HDIM – 2014 Voluntary work in spiritual...

Report on France OSCE 2014

For years, France has had a policy of stigmatization and negative stereotyping of minorities of religion or belief it has labeled as “sects” or, more recently as “sectarian movements”. This derogatory classification corresponds to the improper assessment of religion or beliefs and the consideration that some of them, new or minority ones not belonging to traditional Churches or Institutions are “deviant”, can only stem from a “psychological hold” on the followers and constitute “sectarian abuses”.

Rudy Salles fails to export anti-religious policies to the 47 Member States of the Council of Europe

The recommendations of French MP Rudy Salles which would have had the effect of exporting French anti-religious policies to the 47 Member States of the Council of Europe has not been adopted by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

Europe, sects and freedom

It’s not often that Jehovah’s Witnesses, secularists and humanists find themselves on the same side, and rejoicing for the same reason, but this seems to be one such moment.

More than 10 000 demand Council of Europe stop anti-religious recommendations

 PRESS RELEASE More than 10 000 demand Council of Europe stop anti-religious recommendations      ...

Rhodes blasts the Rudy Salles report

Co-founder of the Freedom Rights Project; President of the Forum for Religious Freedom-Europe; former Executive Director of the International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights

I appreciate this opportunity to speak in the framework of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

As I understand it, the main role of the Parliamentary Assembly is to undertake investigations and make recommendations to the member states of the Council of Europe.

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Human Rights in Pakistan- Interactive Talk

Human Rights in Pakistan- Interactive Talk

This March, GHRD is visiting Geneva to host the Parallel Event Human Rights in Pakistan. This event will be held during the 52nd regular session on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), which spans from the 27th of February to the 4th of April. In attending the sessions, GHRD will focus particularly on the following agenda points: enforced or involuntary disappearances; safety of journalists and the issue of impunity.

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