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A group of former South African conscientious objectors, who publicly refused to serve in the apartheid army, have issued a letter of solidarity with Israeli activists refusing military service. Read more here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
November 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
A group of former South African conscientious objectors, who publicly refused to serve in the apartheid army, have issued a letter of solidarity with Israeli activists refusing military service. Read more here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
The UN #OHCHR has opened a call for inputs to inform its upcoming report on #ConscientiousObjection to military service, which will be presented to the Human Rights Council at its 62nd session in June 2026. The deadline for submissions is 15 January 2026: Read more here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
November 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The UN #OHCHR has opened a call for inputs to inform its upcoming report on #ConscientiousObjection to military service, which will be presented to the Human Rights Council at its 62nd session in June 2026. The deadline for submissions is 15 January 2026: Read more here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
An important reflection from Usman Zulfiqar Ali published on @ceobs.org ceobs.org/militarisati...
November 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
An important reflection from Usman Zulfiqar Ali published on @ceobs.org ceobs.org/militarisati...
☮️Join us in Barcelona, 26–29 Nov! Activists from around the world will gather for “Disarming Militarism: Resisting War, Building Peace.” 💬International speakers, WRI Annual Council, strategy talks, & a documentary. 📍More info here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
October 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM
☮️Join us in Barcelona, 26–29 Nov! Activists from around the world will gather for “Disarming Militarism: Resisting War, Building Peace.” 💬International speakers, WRI Annual Council, strategy talks, & a documentary. 📍More info here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
We're excited to announce that our new book - New Worlds in Old Shells - is out now!
New Worlds in Old Shells explores how and why our movements can build vibrant, radical, liberating projects that meet the needs of their communities.
New Worlds in Old Shells explores how and why our movements can build vibrant, radical, liberating projects that meet the needs of their communities.
October 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM
We're excited to announce that our new book - New Worlds in Old Shells - is out now!
New Worlds in Old Shells explores how and why our movements can build vibrant, radical, liberating projects that meet the needs of their communities.
New Worlds in Old Shells explores how and why our movements can build vibrant, radical, liberating projects that meet the needs of their communities.
We’re excited to announce the publication of our new book New Worlds in Old Shells, on 8th Oct. The book explores how movements can build vibrant, radical, liberating projects that meet the needs of their communities.
Launch webinar is on 22nd Oct, register here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
Launch webinar is on 22nd Oct, register here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
September 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
We’re excited to announce the publication of our new book New Worlds in Old Shells, on 8th Oct. The book explores how movements can build vibrant, radical, liberating projects that meet the needs of their communities.
Launch webinar is on 22nd Oct, register here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
Launch webinar is on 22nd Oct, register here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
Two recent reports within the UN system have reaffirmed that the right to conscientious objection to military service is an essential part of the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. Read more here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
September 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Two recent reports within the UN system have reaffirmed that the right to conscientious objection to military service is an essential part of the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. Read more here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
#Thailand: Drop Charges Against Conscientious Objector Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal!
Our solidarity with Netiwit who is facing up to three years in prison for refusing to serve in the military. Read our joint statement for Netiwit here:
wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
Our solidarity with Netiwit who is facing up to three years in prison for refusing to serve in the military. Read our joint statement for Netiwit here:
wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
September 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
#Thailand: Drop Charges Against Conscientious Objector Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal!
Our solidarity with Netiwit who is facing up to three years in prison for refusing to serve in the military. Read our joint statement for Netiwit here:
wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
Our solidarity with Netiwit who is facing up to three years in prison for refusing to serve in the military. Read our joint statement for Netiwit here:
wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
🚨 Israeli conscientious objectors are in prison for refusing to serve in the military and take part in the genocide in Gaza.
✊ Stand in solidarity with them — send a message today: wri-irg.org/en/programme...
✊ Stand in solidarity with them — send a message today: wri-irg.org/en/programme...
September 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🚨 Israeli conscientious objectors are in prison for refusing to serve in the military and take part in the genocide in Gaza.
✊ Stand in solidarity with them — send a message today: wri-irg.org/en/programme...
✊ Stand in solidarity with them — send a message today: wri-irg.org/en/programme...
A group of Israeli teenagers has publicly declared their refusal to serve in the Israeli military, protesting against the genocide in Gaza and the ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories.
wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
Photo credit: @theandreyx.bsky.social
wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
Photo credit: @theandreyx.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
A group of Israeli teenagers has publicly declared their refusal to serve in the Israeli military, protesting against the genocide in Gaza and the ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories.
wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
Photo credit: @theandreyx.bsky.social
wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
Photo credit: @theandreyx.bsky.social
Our Broken Rifle Solidarity Fund is raises money for peace organisations through the sale of pin badges and “Broken Rifle” t-shirts, posters and tote bags to support them. Head to www.wri-irg.org/broken-rifle-sf to find out more.
June 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Our Broken Rifle Solidarity Fund is raises money for peace organisations through the sale of pin badges and “Broken Rifle” t-shirts, posters and tote bags to support them. Head to www.wri-irg.org/broken-rifle-sf to find out more.
Organizations and collectives - members of the "Disarm Indra" campaign - from across Spain have spoken at the AGM of Spanish arms company Indra, to denounce the companies ties to companies that profit from the genocide in Gaza and the Israeli occupation and apartheid.
June 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Organizations and collectives - members of the "Disarm Indra" campaign - from across Spain have spoken at the AGM of Spanish arms company Indra, to denounce the companies ties to companies that profit from the genocide in Gaza and the Israeli occupation and apartheid.
... We need to challenge these massive increases as unnecessary and counter-productive to facing the challenges that the world is facing.
June 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
... We need to challenge these massive increases as unnecessary and counter-productive to facing the challenges that the world is facing.
NATO countries are committing billions more to military spending, money that will be thrown at arms companies and used to increase military capacity across the bloc.
This is money that could be used to meet people's needs or respond to the climate crisis - its our money, being wasted on military.
This is money that could be used to meet people's needs or respond to the climate crisis - its our money, being wasted on military.
June 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
NATO countries are committing billions more to military spending, money that will be thrown at arms companies and used to increase military capacity across the bloc.
This is money that could be used to meet people's needs or respond to the climate crisis - its our money, being wasted on military.
This is money that could be used to meet people's needs or respond to the climate crisis - its our money, being wasted on military.
Conscientious Objection Watch (#Turkey) shares its mid-year update for 2025. For conscientious objectors in Turkey, 2025 began with new trials, prison sentences, and ongoing "civil death" practices, just like in previous years. Read more here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
June 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Conscientious Objection Watch (#Turkey) shares its mid-year update for 2025. For conscientious objectors in Turkey, 2025 began with new trials, prison sentences, and ongoing "civil death" practices, just like in previous years. Read more here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
This week, NATO will meet in the Hague. @tninstitute.bsky.social have prepared a report on the climate impacts of the massive increases in NATO's new spending goal of 3.5% of GDP.
NATO plans to spend $13.4 TRILLION by 2030.
You can find the full report here: www.tni.org/en/publicati...
NATO plans to spend $13.4 TRILLION by 2030.
You can find the full report here: www.tni.org/en/publicati...
June 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
This week, NATO will meet in the Hague. @tninstitute.bsky.social have prepared a report on the climate impacts of the massive increases in NATO's new spending goal of 3.5% of GDP.
NATO plans to spend $13.4 TRILLION by 2030.
You can find the full report here: www.tni.org/en/publicati...
NATO plans to spend $13.4 TRILLION by 2030.
You can find the full report here: www.tni.org/en/publicati...
We share this message of solidarity from the World March for Palestine. Because nothing can stop love.
War is a crime against humanity.
#solidarity #peaceforpalestine #loveoverwar #worldmarch
War is a crime against humanity.
#solidarity #peaceforpalestine #loveoverwar #worldmarch
June 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We share this message of solidarity from the World March for Palestine. Because nothing can stop love.
War is a crime against humanity.
#solidarity #peaceforpalestine #loveoverwar #worldmarch
War is a crime against humanity.
#solidarity #peaceforpalestine #loveoverwar #worldmarch
Great to hear @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social @francescaalbanese.bsky.social @ahmedalnaouq.bsky.social and @dondeniamh.bsky.social at the Between Gaza and (Re)Armament event at SOAS in London this evening, organised by @shadowworldinv1.bsky.social and @caatuk.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Great to hear @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social @francescaalbanese.bsky.social @ahmedalnaouq.bsky.social and @dondeniamh.bsky.social at the Between Gaza and (Re)Armament event at SOAS in London this evening, organised by @shadowworldinv1.bsky.social and @caatuk.bsky.social
Today is International Conscientious Objection Day - a day to celebrate the resistance of conscientious objectors for peace! Read statements from COs around the world calling us to resist war and stand for peace. wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
#RefuseToKill #CODay #CODay2025
#RefuseToKill #CODay #CODay2025
May 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Today is International Conscientious Objection Day - a day to celebrate the resistance of conscientious objectors for peace! Read statements from COs around the world calling us to resist war and stand for peace. wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
#RefuseToKill #CODay #CODay2025
#RefuseToKill #CODay #CODay2025
✊🌍 War Resisters' International took part in the Lakenheath Peace Camp and actions against US nuclear weapons in the UK. Here are some photos from the blockade at 'RAF' Lakenheath. THE FUTURE IS PEACE! ☮️ @lakenheathalliance.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
✊🌍 War Resisters' International took part in the Lakenheath Peace Camp and actions against US nuclear weapons in the UK. Here are some photos from the blockade at 'RAF' Lakenheath. THE FUTURE IS PEACE! ☮️ @lakenheathalliance.bsky.social
On International Women's Day, we highlight our book Women Conscientious Objectors: An Anthology—amplifying the voices of women resisting militarism and patriarchy worldwide. 💪🌍 Read their powerful reflections on peace and resistance: wri-irg.org/en/pubs/Wome... #8M2025
March 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
On International Women's Day, we highlight our book Women Conscientious Objectors: An Anthology—amplifying the voices of women resisting militarism and patriarchy worldwide. 💪🌍 Read their powerful reflections on peace and resistance: wri-irg.org/en/pubs/Wome... #8M2025
⏰In 3 hours, we’re starting this webinar! Join us to learn about the situation of conscientious objectors and deserters from Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. Don’t miss it! French and German interpretation will be available.
🔗Here’s the link to join: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🔗Here’s the link to join: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
March 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
⏰In 3 hours, we’re starting this webinar! Join us to learn about the situation of conscientious objectors and deserters from Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. Don’t miss it! French and German interpretation will be available.
🔗Here’s the link to join: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🔗Here’s the link to join: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
We have joined @caatuk.bsky.social and 230+ other orgs in calling on all F-35 partners to take action in line with their legal obligations and immediately halt the direct and indirect transfer of F-35 parts and components to Israel.
February 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We have joined @caatuk.bsky.social and 230+ other orgs in calling on all F-35 partners to take action in line with their legal obligations and immediately halt the direct and indirect transfer of F-35 parts and components to Israel.