Conscientious objection to military service is frequently connected to freedom of religion or belief, as many conscientious objectors are motivated by deeply-held religious beliefs. The right to conscientious objection is recognized under international…
Aug 26, 2020
This op-ed was originally published by The Diplomat, on August 26, 2020.
By USCIRF Commissioners Nury Turkel and James W. Carr
Face masks have become ubiquitous as the world continues to reel from the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, as the…