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.
The NGO CAP Liberté de Conscience has formally responded to the call for input issued by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on the “Experiences and perspectives of victims and survivors of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment”. The call, detailed here, seeks to gather information for a comprehensive report to be presented at the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in March 2026.
The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on 8 December 2024 after fourteen years of civil war marks a major turning point for Syria. However, it also highlights the serious violations of children’s rights during the conflict. In the light of this particularly worrying information, based on data from international reports and first-hand accounts, I have submitted a dossier to the United Nations to draw attention to these injustices and make concrete recommendations.
In her report to the UN General Assembly, Nazila Ghanea as the Special Rapporteur focusing on freedom of religion or belief has emphasized the link between religious liberty and lasting peace in society. This document’s release coincides with a period of tensions and escalated conflicts worldwide. Statistics indicate a 40 percent surge in conflicts compared to the previous year impacting one out of every six individuals globally.
A significant breakthrough has occurred as researchers from the Centre for Human Rights at Birmingham City University have carried out an investigation into the execution of recommendations stemming from the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The outcomes of this study provide perspectives on the obstacles and effective methods in implementing these crucial human rights suggestions.
