Jehovah’s Witnesses: UKRAINE — Conscientious Objection to Military Service on Religious Grounds
22.04.2026 • The «Jehovah’s Witnesses» are a recognized religious organization in Ukraine. Since 2025, their members have been imprisoned for conscientious objection. Currently, 17 are in prison.
Connection e.V. stands up at the UN with WRI for conscientious objectors and human rights defenders from Belarus
12.03.2026 • «Connection e.V.» and WRI delivered an oral statement in the plenary of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva during the discussion on the report presented by Ms. Karinna Moskalenko, Chair of the Group of Independent Experts on the situation of human rights in Belarus.
WHERE? Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg Library Hall (Campus Haarentor) Uhlhornsweg 49-55 26129 Oldenburg
«The Strafdivision 999» This documentary tells the little-known story of German and Austrian political prisoners forced into a Nazi punishment unit in occupied Greece. Many of whom deserted to join ELAS and actively resist fascism.
