Inter­na­tio­nal Support of Conscien­tious Objec­tors and Deserters

Don’t count on us! A call to refuse war and militarisation

Call by Red Antimilitarista de América Latina y el Caribe

(08.04.2025) The Latin American and Caribbean Antimilitarist Network (RAMALC) has shared this call for International Conscientious Objection Day. It’s an invitation to stand against militarisation and war, refusing to be part of systems built on violence and exploitation. Don’t count on us advocates for conscientious objection, antimilitarism, and solidarity all around the world. You can download the campaign poster in different languages here and read the call-out/statement below.

Belarus: Submission to the UN Council

(07.04.2025) This submission documents systemic human rights violations in Belarus, focusing on the militarisation of children and youth, and the tightening of the obligatory military service system.

Two core areas of concern are highlighted:

a) Militarisation of Children and Youth

b) Suppression of Conscientious Objection and Anti-War Dissent

#RefuseWar everywhere! - Call to action on May 15

International Conscientious Objection Day

(07.04.2025) Dear, on May 15, the International Conscientious Objection Day, we want to send out a powerful joint message for peace and the right to refuse to kill. Especially in times of global armed conflict, it is more important than ever to promote public debate on conscription, conscientious objection and alternatives to the military.

USA - Conscientious objection to military service, juvenile recruitment and related issues

Connection e.V. reports to the UN Human Rights Council to UPR (50th session)

(April 2025) The submission focused on the right to conscientious objection to military service, juvenile recruitment and related issues. These issues are highly important in the case of the United States of America, taking into consideration the size of its armed forces and the frequent involvement in military interventions and armed conflicts abroad.