Connection e.V. - What we do
Many countries practice forceful recruitment for war. Objectors are discriminated against and persecuted. We are campaigning in support of arrested conscientious objectors and backing groups and organisations in these countries opposing war, conscription and the military. We are lobbying for the human right of conscientious objection. In Germany and Europe we counsel conscientious objectors seeking asylum. We support their self-organisation.
"I will not stop dreaming of a world free of domination, without war and fascism, of a world without borders, without patriarchy, racism, oppression and exploitation. On the way there we have to stand up for the rights of all people. That is why we need initiatives like Connection e.V., which, for example, stand up for the right to refuse military service and for all deserters. Especially in times of war. Let us therefore support this so important work with our donations." Songwriter Konstantin Wecker
„What is particularly valuable to us about Connection e.V.? The association has unique expertise, considerable experience and a very solid theoretical background in protecting the rights of conscientious objectors. Its expert advice has been immensely useful. The association is always ready to help in any way possible. And Connection e.V. is trying very hard to integrate us as a Belarusian anti-war movement into the European movement." Olga Karatch, speaker of the belarussian organisation Nash Dom (Our House)
"My incredibly thanks go to Connection e.V. and its spokesperson, my dear friend Rudi Friedrich, who has been working for a world without war and violence for more than 30 years and who stands in solidarity with conscientious objectors and deserters in many parts of the world." Onur Erden, Conscientious Objector from Turkey, Lindenfels, Germany.
Account for Donations
Bank für Sozialwirtschaft, IBAN: DE48 3702 0500 0007 0857 00, BIC: BFSWDE33MNZ
Sparkasse Offenbach, IBAN: DE47 5055 0020 0006 0853 77, BIC: HELADEF1OFF
Connection e.V. is a charitable organization.
"The commitment of Connection e.V. is very important to make visible the disrespect for conscientious objectors in Turkey in their struggle on an international level, to organise solidarity and support, also for those who are in the asylum process. It shows that we are not alone in Turkey. It strengthens us. For us such support is crucial."
