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A Conscientious Objector's Guide to the International Human Rights System

Empowering conscientious objectors to take advantage of human rights mechanisms

WRI hosts 'A Conscientious Objector's Guide to the International Human Rights System'. This is an update of 'A Conscientious Objector's Guide to the UN Human Rights System', published in 2000, and covers the multitude of developments that have taken place in terms of #HumanRights and #ConscientiousObjection since then. The various human rights systems are complicated and can be off-putting. Different mechanisms have their own processes, requirements, and potential outcomes. In addition, it can be difficult to choose which system might be the most effective, or most promising, to use. The main purpose of this Guide is to help individuals and organisations who wish to raise issues and cases about conscientious objection to work out what the possibilities are, how to use them, and the likely advantages and disadvantages of the different procedures. We hope that, in breaking down the steps involved, these mechanisms become more approachable.

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As we approach International Conscientious Objectors’ Day, I hope you will read:

South Korean NGOs: Stop the War in Ukraine! Give Peace a Chance!

On February 28, more than 390 South Korean NGOs held a press conference in front of the #Russian Embassy in South Korea calling on #Russia to stop its invasion of #Ukraine and calling for peace. Following their press conference, the NGOs representatives delivered their statement to the Russian Embassy.

#solidarity #SouthKorea #SouthKorean #Korean #SouthKorean #peace #antiwar #pacifist #pacifism #ConscientiousObjectors #ConscientiousObjection

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Here is another way to observe International Conscientious Objectors’ Day, if you are around Chicago.

May 15th, 2022--Teach-In: Ending the War in Ukraine

Join us for this teach-in on SUNDAY, MAY 15TH, 2022 at 12:00 NOON CST, in-person at the DePaul University Quad…

…as we discuss the context of the #war in #Ukraine, harmful actions being taken by various sides, and #peaceful ways to end the war.

Co-sponsored by #Codepink, Chicago Area Peace Action, CCAWR (Chicago Committee Against War & Racism), Gay Liberation Network, Neighbors for Peace, and more!

http://www.chipeaceaction.org/events

#peace #antiwar #pacifist #pacifism #ConscientiousObjectors #ConscientiousObjection

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As we approach International Conscientious Objectors’ Day, I hope you will read:

Thoughts of a Russian peace activist

Ilya Kurtsev, a 20-year-old #Russian pacifist, has been in touch with the Peace Pledge Union about protests in #Russia against the #war in #Ukraine. Ilya offers #solidarity to people in all countries who are challenging war and #militarism. We are pleased that he supports the PPU's campaigns. He told us, "Your work against British government militarism is incredibly important".

Here, Ilya has written about the anti-war movement in Russia, along with his thoughts on why it is not stronger. This is his article.

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Thoughts of a Russian peace activist

Ilya Kurtsev, a 20-year-old Russian pacifist, has been in touch with the Peace Pledge Union about protests in Russia against the war in Ukraine. Ilya offers solidarity to people in all countries who are challenging war and militarism. We are...

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Here is another way to observe International Conscientious Objectors' Day, if you are in the northeast US.

The East Bay Citizens for Peace (EBCP) in Rhode Island holds ongoing peace vigils on the second Saturday of every month from 11 AM to noon outside the Bristol Post Office.

This Saturday May 14 their vigil would fall on the same weekend as International Conscientious Objectors' Day.

Here is their stated mission:

We are a #grassroots organization made up of individuals from #RhodeIsland’s East Bay area that are committed to #peaceful #solutions to conflict and to social and economic #justice through the promotion of open, respectful #dialogue. We strive to accomplish these #goals through public forums on topics relevant to our mission, publication of position papers and #community #activism. We also seek to promote changes in U.S. policy by lobbying our representatives in Washington DC on issues of concern. EBCP operates by consensus and does not as a group subscribe to any one political ideology or party.

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Ukraine: No to war! Resist all militarism!

The Peace Pledge Union stands in #solidarity with #peace campaigners in #Ukraine, #Russia and throughout the world who are resisting the #war in Ukraine. Renouncing all #war and condemning the #invasion of Ukraine, we stand against both #Russian #militarism and #NATO militarism.

The PPU is the British section of War Resisters' International. We are pleased to support the #Ukrainian #Pacifist Movement, the Russian Movement for #ConscientiousObjectors and other groups who resist militarism in their own countries and seek to tackle the causes of war.

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Ukraine: No to war! Resist all militarism!

"This division of Ukraine, it is a division of two militarisms." - Yurii Sheliazhenko, Ukrainian Pacifist Movement The Peace Pledge Union stands in solidarity with peace campaigners in Ukraine, Russia and throughout the world who are resisting the...

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Counseling hotline for conscientious objectors and deserters of the Ukrainian war established

"In order to be able to give the best possible support right from the start, we have set up an #counseling #hotline in #Russian, #English and #German languages for initial information for #deserters and #ConscientiousObjectors who refuse to go to #war in the various countries. They need #assistance in a language they can understand. At the same time, we have put basic information online in Russian, English and German," says Rudi Friedrich.

More information at: https://www.Connection-ev.org/get.out.2022

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Counseling hotline for conscientious objectors and deserters of the Ukrainian war established

The conscientious objection network Connection e.V. has set up an counseling hotline "Get out" in Russian language to support Russian, Belarusian and ...

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International Conscientious Objectors Day is May 15. This year, please read and reflect on the very real dangers of resisting conscription in places affected by the Ukraine conflict:

Conscientious objection and desertion in Belarus, Russian Federation, and Ukraine

In #Belarus, #Russia, and #Ukraine, there are different regulations for #conscription, the right to conscientious objection as well as #military service and #desertion.

In none of the three countries is the human right to conscientious objection implemented in the way required by various international bodies and the #European Court of #HumanRights.

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Conscientious objection and desertion in Belarus, Russian Federation, and Ukraine

In Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine, there are different regulations for conscription, the right to conscientious objection as well as military service and ...

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Peace activists demand for Germany to: Support war resisters from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine

Broad alliance calls for protection/asylum for deserters and conscientious objectors from #Russia, #Belarus and Ukraine

In a joint appeal to the German parliament, a broad civil society alliance calls on the #Bundestag and the #German #government to grant #protection and #asylum to #Russian and #Belarusian as well as #Ukrainian #ConscientiousObjectors and #deserters. #Germany and all other #EU countries must take in these people fleeing the #war effort without red tape and allow them a permanent right to stay – and also ensure that the human right to conscientious objection is recognized.

“Our goal is to ensure that conscientious objectors and deserters from the #Ukraine war are granted uncomplicated protection and asylum,” reads the letter to the members of the Bundestag, which is supported by Connection e.V., the human rights organization PRO ASYL and around 40 other peace, #HumanRights and #refugee organizations from all over Germany. The alliance is urging the members of the Bundestag to pass a corresponding motion – if possible as intergroup – to mandate the government to provide this protection for deserters and conscientious objectors. Unfortunately, this protection has not been guaranteed so far.

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Support war resisters from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine | Courage to Resist

Broad alliance calls for protection/asylum for deserters and conscientious objectors from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Update by Connection e.V. & PRO ASYL.

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From GI Rights Hotline:

Before You Join: Do you know enough to enlist?

#Military #Recruiters and advertisements promise job training, money for college, adventure, and leadership skills. Do you know enough to enlist? Before you join, it can be helpful to take a good look at what you're getting into.

The following information are recommendations from the American Friends Service Committee Youth and Militarism Program, adapted from their pamphlet “Do you know enough to enlist?”. AFSC has worked for years with people considering military enlistment.

Contents
- Will #enlistment help me to achieve my goals?
- Am I trying to escape my own problems?
- Am I willing to give up control?
- Am I willing to #kill … and be killed?
- Do I have other options?
- If you talk with a #recruiter
- If you decide to enlist
- Already signed up for the DEP?

Click here to read the GI Rights Hotline's full advice before enlisting: https://girightshotline.org/en/military-knowledge-base/topic/truth-in-recruiting

Please share with anyone you know who is at risk of joining the US military!

#peace #antiwar #pacifist #pacifism #ConscientiousObjection

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From GI Rights Hotline:

Conscientious Objection Fact Sheet

After you read this fact sheet, please call the Hotline (877-447-4487) to talk over your options with a counselor.

Conscientious Objection Discharge
Everyone has a conscience. Few people wrestle with their conscience as much as members of the #military, especially those in #combat. Counselors with the GI Rights Hotline talk with military personnel every day who are questioning the #morality of the orders they have received or jobs they are expected to perform.

If you are one of those people, you came to the right place. You should know that you are not alone. In fact, every year hundreds of military personnel apply for #ConscientiousObjector status. #ConscientiousObjectors have been with us as long as there have been wars.

Click here to see the fact sheet: https://girightshotline.org/en/military-knowledge-base/topic/conscientious-objection-discharge

Please share with anyone you know in the US military!

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(For folks living in the #USA)

Are you in the military or thinking about joining? Are you unsure of where to get reliable answers? Call the GI Rights Hotline at 1-877-447-4487.

https://girightshotline.org

The GI Rights Hotline provides accurate, helpful counseling and information on #military #discharges, #AWOL and UA, and GI Rights:

Why should I call 1-877-447-4487?

The GI Rights Network is a private, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that answers thousands of calls from military personnel and their families. There are many reasons for these calls. You can call us for help with any of the following issues:

  • DEP Discharges (Delayed Entry Program)
  • Entry Level Separation
  • Dependency or Hardship Discharges
  • Medical or Disability Discharges
  • ODPMC or Psychological Discharges
  • #ConscientiousObjection Discharges
  • Reservist Unsatisfactory Participation
  • AWOL or UA
  • Reservist Mobilization
  • Article 138 Complaints
  • Harassment or Discrimination

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Please mark your calendars:

International Conscientious Objectors' Day - May 15th

I will be posting links and information leading up to the day.

One of the most active organizations for this event is Peace Pledge Union in the UK, and you can livestream their vigil online from anywhere in the world.

You can also look for local #activism closer to home if you are outside the UK. I will be posting additional events in other places.

In addition to joining in events, you can also take time to learn about #peace activism and the plight of #ConscientiousObjectors in militaristic places. I will be posting educational links.

Be sure to save this link if you would like to live stream the Peace Pledge Union observance on May 15: https://www.ppu.org.uk/international-conscientious-objectors-day-may-15th

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International Conscientious Objectors' Day - May 15th

Remembering all those who have refused to bear arms and participate in war, throughout history and today.This page is supported by the Anglican Pacifist Fellowship, Conscience, Fellowship of Reconciliation, Humanists UK, Movement for the Abolition...

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Some monsters have suggested reinstating the draft in the U.S.

In case this happens, PLEASE SHARE this resource with any males aged 18-25 (or possibly older) who are opposed to war:

CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS AND THE DRAFT

This guide is an amazing and detailed resource explaining how to declare yourself a conscientious objector in the event of a draft and what to expect in that process.

Please be sure to download the PDF in case peace-related links are one day censored by the U.S. government.

#antiwar #peace #pacifist #pacifism #HumanRights #ConscientiousObector #ConscientiousObjection

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