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In this section we would like to provide you with important documents on the conscientious objection issue. Below you will find a short overview what you can view or download on this site.

Some files require Adobe Acrobat Reader, if you do not have it, you can download it here for free:

European Union

The EU, especially its parliament has also raised its voice for the recognition of the right to conscientious objection. You can find relevant texts in this section.

The Council of Europe

The EU, especially its parliament has also raised its voice for the recognition of the right to conscientious objection. You can find relevant texts in this section.

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

The OSCE, formerly named Conference for Security and Co-operation in Europe, also plays a role in the field of human rights. One relevant document from the year 1990 can be found here.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the UN Commission on Human Rights

Those two United Nation institutions work closely together in the field of human rights. They have also dealt with the topic of conscientious objection to military service. A resolution and a report can accessed here.

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In this section we would like to provide you with important documents on the conscientious objection issue. Below you will find a short overview what you can view or download on this site. Some files require Adobe Acrobat Reader, if you do not have it, you can download it here for free:

European Union The EU, especially its parliament has also raised its voice for the recognition of the right to conscientious objection. You can find relevant texts in this section. The Council of Europe The EU, especially its parliament has also raised its voice for the recognition of the right to conscientious objection. You can find relevant texts in this section. Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe The OSCE, formerly named Conference for Security and Co-operation in Europe, also plays a role in the field of human rights. One relevant document from the year 1990 can be found here. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the UN Commission on Human Rights Those two United Nation institutions work closely together in the field of human rights. They have also dealt with the topic of conscientious objection to military service. A resolution and a report can accessed here.