Inter­na­tio­nal Support of Conscien­tious Objec­tors and Deserters

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.

PRESS RELEASE • Russian Reservist Eventually Granted Asylum in Finland ...

... — Decision Based on Military-legal and Political Risks

13.02.2026 • A Russian citizen, R., has been granted international protection in Finland following more than three years of examination of his case — from September 2022 until November 2025.

At the UNHRC on the Russian Federation and Artem Klyga labelled as «foreign agent»

22.09.2025 • «Connection e.V.», in partnership with WRI, participated in the interactive dialogue with Ms. Mariana Katzarova, Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights in the Russian Federation which took place in Geneva during the 60th session of the UNHRC.

Connection e.V. and WRI Stand at the UN for Belarusian Conscientious Objectors and Human Rights Defenders

19.09.2025 • «Connection e.V.», in partnership with WRI, participated in the interactive dialogue with the Group of Independent Experts reporting on the situation of human rights in Belarus.