16.05.2026 • «Dear Friends of Peace, my name is Thomas Stiefel and “my” organization “Connection e.V.” based in Offenbach, which is dedicated to supporting conscientious objectors and deserters worldwide, is currently undergoing a transition…»
Connection e.V. stands up at the UN with WRI for conscientious objectors and human rights defenders from Belarus
12.03.2026 • «Connection e.V.» and WRI delivered an oral statement in the plenary of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva during the discussion on the report presented by Ms. Karinna Moskalenko, Chair of the Group of Independent Experts on the situation of human rights in Belarus.
Advocacy at the UN and much more, June till December 2025
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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.
