Inter­na­tio­nal Support of Conscien­tious Objec­tors and Deserters

RSN is challenging mainstream media

(01.12.2024) My name is Atalya, I am a refuser who served jail time in 2018 for refusing to participate in the Israeli military’s crimes. I am also behind our growing online community Voices Against War, one of the only platforms where people the world over can hear the voice of internal Israeli dissent and resistance to the genocide in Gaza and the occupation. From protest actions to civil disobedience against the war, Voices Against War covers what the mainstream media will not.

Israeli teens jailed for refusing military service

"We must use every tool to resist"

(28.11.2024) Two Israeli teenagers were sentenced to 30 days in military prison this week for refusing mandatory conscription in protest of the war and the occupation. Iddo Elam and Soul Behar Tsalik, both 18-year-olds from Tel Aviv, became the seventh and eighth refuseniks to publicly oppose the draft for political reasons since October 7.

Clear Demand for Asylum in the Face of a Refusal of Aggressive Warfare

(18.11.2024) Since February 2022, approximately 5,400 Russian men aged between 18 and 45 have applied for asylum in Germany. Only a small fraction of these applications has been granted. These individuals are fleeing an unlawful military deployment and therefore should receive protection against potential persecution.

Pre-announcement: Planned speaking tour of activists from Turkey (February-March 2025)

(12.11.2024) In order to discuss the current situation of the right to conscientious objection to military service in Turkey, strategies of resistance against conscription and war, and to strengthen international solidarity, Conscientious Objection Watch is planning a speaking tour in cooperation with peace and conscientious objection organizations in Europe. If you would like to get more information contact us at contact@vicdaniret.org.