Center on Conscience & War

Yesterday, alongside Veterans for Peace, Fellowship of Reconciliation, and Red Letter Christians, we brought together former Israeli soldiers, a former Hamas fighter, and active U.S. military members to demand an end to the violence in Gaza. Bill Galvin, Advisory Council with CCW, also spoke on WCTV about our bill to abolish selective service.

But our work doesn’t stop there. We continue to stand with conscientious objectors, guiding them through every step of their journey—offering unwavering support and ensuring they have the strength and resources they need. We are also pushing the “Appeal for Redress v2,” a way for active duty military members to directly tell their Congressional representatives how they feel about the government’s actions. If you believe in a future without war, your support can help us keep fighting for peace. Let’s make a difference together.

If you need help or want to get involved, visit us at centeronconscience.org.

At noon EDT, witness a powerful and unprecedented stand for peace. Former Israeli soldiers, Palestinian fighters, and active U.S. military members are uniting to declare: “We’re done with war.” In a world torn by conflict, these courageous voices are calling on Congress to stop funding the genocide in Gaza.

This is not just another event—it’s a moment that could change the course of history. Join us and hear their urgent plea for peace, justice, and a better future for all. Register now and be part of a movement that believes in the possibility of hope, even in the darkest times.

To access the news conference, register at this link:
https://buff.ly/3XfxqPf...

At noon EDT, witness a powerful and unprecedented stand for peace. Former Israeli soldiers, Palestinian fighters, and active U.S. military members are uniting to declare: “We’re done with war.” In a world torn by conflict, these courageous voices are calling on Congress to stop funding the genocide in Gaza.

This is not just another event—it’s a moment that could change the course of history. Join us and hear their urgent plea for peace, justice, and a better future for all. Register now and be part of a movement that believes in the possibility of hope, even in the darkest times.

To access the news conference, register at this link:
https://buff.ly/3XfxqPf...

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Join us August 15 at noon for a powerful and historic online news conference as former fighters from Palestine and Israel, alongside active duty U.S. G.I.s, declare they are done with war. This unprecedented event will feature personal testimonies from individuals who have chosen the path of peace, rejecting violence and urging Congress to stop funding the genocide in Gaza. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a bold stand for justice and human rights, as these courageous voices come together to demand change. Register now to be part of this vital conversation that could shape the future.

To access the news conference, register at this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvf-yoqjsjG9PD5q1ids45n7lWPxpXGr1_

Wow! NBC news covering COs and resistance to the war in Gaza. Go, Larry and Juan! We are so honored to stand with you!

U.S. airmen try to quit military over U.S. support of Israel in Gaza war U.S. military support of Israel in its war against Hamas has prompted several U.S. airmen to apply for conscientious objector status. NBC News' Courtney Kube reports.

hi, friends! The Center on Conscience & War is seeking a new executive director!
Please see the posting on our website, and share with folks who may be interested in supporting our 84-year mission of extending and defending the rights of conscientious objectors to war! thanks!

CCW Seeks Next Executive Director - Center on Conscience & War The Center on Conscience & War (CCW) is seeking our next executive director to steward this 84-year old organization into its next phase.

People of conscience within the US military and outside of it continue to be woken up and activated for peace by the United States' government's unconditional support for Israel's siege on Gaza.

Citing Ethnic Cleansing, US Army Major Resigns Over Israel's Assault on Gaza | Common Dreams "As the descendant of European Jews, I was raised in a particularly unforgiving moral environment when it came to the topic of bearing responsibility for ethnic cleansing," wrote Maj. Harrison Mann.

More Ukrainian Pacifists sentenced to prison.

UKRAINE: Two new conscientious objector jail terms In late March a Lviv Region court sentenced Protestant conscientious objector Serhy Stadnitsky to a 3-year jail term for refusing mobilisation on grounds of conscience. "I don't want to kill people," he told Forum 18, adding that "of course" he would be willing to perform alternative civilian servic...

"On 5th April, last Friday, Thai conscientious objector and human rights activist Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal declared his conscientious objection in front of a military conscription centre in Samut Prakarn province, openly stating his beliefs instead of complying with a call-up."

"In his statement, Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal said:

"I declare my stance, since after the coup d’état in 2014, that when the time comes for military conscription, I will not participate. This decision is based on the belief that coercing citizens who are not willing to serve in the military violates human rights principles,... and contributes to undermining democracy in Thailand. Ten years have passed, and I reaffirm my original position. Military conscription does not promote equality among citizens but rather enforces a system of varying degrees of oppression."

Even though Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal has not been arrested, he is still facing criminal proceedings for his pacifist and politically motivated conscientious objection and thus three years in prison."

Thailand: First conscientious objector challenges the military On 5th April, Thai conscientious objector and human rights activist Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal declared his conscientious objection in front of a military conscription centre in Samut Prakarn province, openly stating his beliefs instead of complying with a call-up. Connection e.V., War Resisters’ In...

I'm thinking the military just may not be as "woke" as we are being told.

Black junior enlisted likelier to face punishment than white airmen A new report finds Black airmen in the ranks of E-1 to E-4 are more likely than their white counterparts to face Article 15 or court-martial referrals.

ONLINE DEBATE - May 4th at 6pm ET, "Can War Ever Be Justified?" - Register using the link in our bio!

So many conscientious objectors (COs) grapple with this question as they write their CO packages, and it's important for everyone to think through their principles when it comes to the many situations in which violence may be seen as a solution.

What are your thoughts? What questions might you have for the speakers?

Why some Israelis are refusing military service - ABC listen When Israeli students finish high school, most must serve two or three years in the country's defence forces. Conscientious objector Sofia Orr was the second young person in Israel to publicly refuse the draft for political reasons after the war broke out in Gaza in October. She’s spent 40 days in...

From our friends at the International Peace Bureau!

Senators want to dust off 'Truman Committee' to out war profiteers Six US senators want to investigate the military industrial complex, but nothing will change as long as America seeks to dominate the world

Conscientious objection is not a relic from the past, the draft days. The right of conscience is alive and well in an all-recruited military.
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📞Call us at 1-202-483-2220
We provide no cost service to conscientious objectors at all stages.
You can learn more at our website, centeronconscience.org
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💭SHARE YOUR STORY:
We would be honored to share your experience, no matter where you are in the CO process. We will protect your identity. Please reach out to us via DM or call CCW
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👋ABOUT US:
The Center on Conscience and War is a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of conscience, opposes military conscription, and serves all conscientious objectors to war.
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This is really good - full of useful and practical citations- from the always on point, Bill Hartung

War Is Bad for You -- And the Economy Joe Biden wants you to believe that spending money on weapons is good for the economy. That tired old myth -- regularly repeated by the political leaders of both parties -- could help create an

Thank you for joining us for the second CO Peer Support Circle! We gathered with Vietnam and Korean war era COs, COs who have been discharged from the military, and military personnel who are working on the first draft of their application!

The Center on Conscience and War (CCW) would like to invite you to take part in our virtual peer support space that we are hosting on the third Tuesday of every month, 8pm Eastern time/5pm Pacific. This space welcomes all conscientious objectors to war to share community, solidarity and mutual support in a monthly virtual space.
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/h39zAxAMtMo6o2PNA

For each session, CCW invites personal stories and questions from COs at different stages of the process. We are honored to provide an informal space for peer support. Please join us! This space is to inspire and support COs.

We know it can be difficult for a new CO to find their voice and speak out, especially those who spend everyday in a military uniform, surrounded by celebrations of war and violence. Hearing from other COs who have been there can help a CO find courage and community - the support they need to take their steps on a path of peace.

We are hosting these gatherings for all COs, no matter where you are in the process of expressing your conscientious objection to war.

You are welcome to come as you are, and we thank you for trusting us to stand by you through your most challenging, meaningful, and joyful moments.

The CO Peer Support Circles will take place on the third Tuesday of the month, 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific, and will require advance registration by following the link in our bio to ensure we maintain a respectful space. COs can attend anonymously, after registration.

Here’s the current schedule, through spring:
March 19th
April 16th
May 21st
June 18th

You are not alone.

Please reach out if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.
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Have you visited Alcatraz?! One of the COs at our Peer Support Circle went on a tour! The guide shared that the smallest cells in the basement were for conscientious objectors. The history of conscientious objectors is rich in courage and commitment, paving the way for new brave men and women to walk their peaceful path.
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📞Call us at 1-202-483-2220
We provide no cost service to conscientious objectors at all stages.
You can learn more at our website, centeronconscience.org
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💭SHARE YOUR STORY:
We would be honored to share your experience, no matter where you are in the CO process. We will protect your identity. Please reach out to us via DM or call CCW
——
👋ABOUT US:
The Center on Conscience and War is a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of conscience, opposes military conscription, and serves all conscientious objectors to war.
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🕊️Peace is the path, no matter the conflict. We continue to stand with conscientious objectors to war. Read the original article on our website
➡️The Reporter, Spring 2004, page 7
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📞Call us at 1-202-483-2220
We provide no cost service to conscientious objectors at all stages.
You can learn more at our website, centeronconscience.org
——
💭SHARE YOUR STORY:
We would be honored to share your experience, no matter where you are in the CO process. We will protect your identity. Please reach out to us via DM or call CCW
——
👋ABOUT US:
The Center on Conscience and War is a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of conscience, opposes military conscription, and serves all conscientious objectors to war.
——

🕊Conscientious objection is not a relic from the past, the draft days. The right of conscience is alive and well in an all-recruited military.
——
📞Call us at 1-202-483-2220
We provide no cost service to conscientious objectors at all stages.
You can learn more at our website, centeronconscience.org
——
💭SHARE YOUR STORY:
We would be honored to share your experience, no matter where you are in the CO process. We will protect your identity. Please reach out to us via DM or call CCW
——
👋ABOUT US:
The Center on Conscience and War is a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of conscience, opposes military conscription, and serves all conscientious objectors to war.
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🕊Register here to join us and our friends at the Future Economy Collective for a day of education and community! We’ll see you THIS Saturday, February 3rd in Blacksburg, VA
➡️➡️➡️ REGISTRATION LINK: tinyurl.com/peacebootcamp
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📞Call us at 1-202-483-2220
We provide no cost service
You can learn more at our website, centeronconscience.org
——
💭SHARE YOUR STORY:
We would be honored to share your experience, no matter where you are in the CO process. We will protect your identity. Please reach out to us via DM or call CCW
——
👋ABOUT US:
The Center on Conscience and War is a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of conscience, opposes military conscription, and serves all conscientious objectors to war.
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🕊Join us and our friends at the for a day of education and community! We’ll see you next Saturday, February 3rd on Blacksburg, VA
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📞Call us at 1-202-483-2220
We provide no cost service
You can learn more at our website, centeronconscience.org
——
💭SHARE YOUR STORY:
We would be honored to share your experience, no matter where you are in the CO process. We will protect your identity. Please reach out to us via DM or call CCW
——
👋ABOUT US:
The Center on Conscience and War is a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of conscience, opposes military conscription, and serves all conscientious objectors to war.
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