02-03-2023 10:15
Conscientious objection as a human right

SPAAK 4B001
Human Rights
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This public hearing on conscientious objection as a human right and in particular, Russian conscientious objectors aims to highlight how the human right to conscientious objection to military service must be enforced in all countries, including those at war, and how the EU could grant conscientious objectors further protection.

Topics to be discussed are applicable international standards and jurisprudence relating to conscientious objection to military service, and current trends regarding respect for and violations of the right to conscientious objection. During the hearing, the situation of Russian conscientious objectors will be given special attention