Joint Call From Conscientious Objectors From Turkey, Cyprus, Greece, and Israel
09.03.2026 • The Initiative «Conscientious Objection in Cyprus», «Association of Conscientious Objectors», «Conscientious Objection Watch», «New Profile» and «Refusers» have jointly raised this collective voice against the ongoing attacks and the expanding conflict, and for peace that crosses borders.
Advocacy at the UN and much more, June till December 2025
Reporting on Ukraine, Singapore, Russia, South Korea, Colombia, Burkina Faso...
2025 • Zaira Zafarana, international advocacy coordinator of «Connection e.V.» raised the issue of conscientious objection to military service during the 59th and 60th sessions of the UNHRC in Geneva. Furthermore, together with her team of researchers she submitted country—based reports to UN mechanisms for Member States reviews by treaty committees and for official reporting to the Council.
Connection e.V. participates in the follow up procedure on Ukraine at the UNHRC on freedom of expression
22.07.2025 • «Connection e.V.» submitted a special report to the UNHRC commenting the concluding observations the Committee published at the conclusion of the review of Ukraine and includes updates since November 2021.
