Inter­na­tio­nal Support of Conscien­tious Objec­tors and Deserters

Gaza‘s shock attack has terrified Israelis. It should also unveil the context

(07.10.2023) This is a terrible day. After waking up to air sirens under a barrage of hundreds of rockets fired on Israeli cities, we have been learning about the unprecedented assault by Palestinian militants from Gaza into Israeli towns bordering the strip.

Putin and Zelenskyy, Talk to Each Other!

(27.02.2022) KYIV, UKRAINE — We live in hard times which demand courage to promote peace.

(...) It is hard to stay calm and sane now, but with the support of global civil society it is easier. Friends from many countries are showing solidarity and actively promoting peace by peaceful means in and around Ukraine. We are deeply grateful and inspired here.

Stephan Brües, Germany: From this on I was engaged in the peace movement

Video on YouTube channel Refuse to Kill

(15.05.2020) Hello. My name is Stephan Brües. I’m coming from Germany. 37 years ago I objected the military service, but I did not object the social service that conscription obliged me to, because this might have meant to come into a prison. But from this on I was engaged in the peace movement.

Armin Lauven, Pax Christi, Germany: Active for conscientious objectors and deserters worldwide

Video on YouTube channel Refuse to Kill

(15.05.2020) Armin Lauven, Pax Christi, Germany: Active for conscientious objectors and deserters worldwide In 1974, at the age of 18, I was recognized as a conscientious objector.