Inter­na­tio­nal Support of Conscien­tious Objec­tors and Deserters

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.

JOINT PRESS RELEASE by Connection e.V., EBCO, IFOR and WRI on the Case of a Conscientious Objector from Greece

13.03.2026 • The undersigned organisations express their indignation for the actions of military authorities in Greece in the case of conscientious objector Zacharias Piazas, in defiance of international law and the orders of the Council of State, Greece’s Supreme Administrative Court.

NO TO WAR IN IRAN

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.