Inter­na­tio­nal Support of Conscien­tious Objec­tors and Deserters

Frankfurt: Performance Conscientious Objectors and Deserers Need Asylum!

(15.05.2020) Today activists of Pro Asyl, Connection e.V. an German Peace Society (DFG-VK) showed up in Frankfurt on the square Hauptwache. Because of the Corona pandemie the number of participants was restricted to 25. In a performance 49 boxes were built up to show a picture with the main slogan: Conscientious Objectors and Deserters Need Asylum!

Two days to go until the International Day of Conscientious Objection

A colourful variety on our YouTube channel Refuse to Kill

(13.05.2020) Connection e.V. and War Resisters’ International had called for videos to be sent to May 15, 2020, the International Day of Conscientious Objection. These will be made public on May 15 from 8:00 a.m. on the YouTube channel Refuse to Kill (www.youtube.com/channel/UC0WZGT6i5HO14oLAug2n0Nw). "The contributions from all over the world are varied and colorful," said Igor Seke for War Resisters’ International. Rudi Friedrich from the German based organization Connection e.V. added: “This year, with the International Day of Conscientious Objection, we particularly draw attention to those who have to leave their countries of origin due to forced recruitment and who are looking for protection in other countries."

Call to International Day of Conscientious Objection 2020

Video on YouTube channel Refuse to Kill

(29.03.2020) International Day of Conscientious Objection: May 15, 2020. We call on you, wherever you are, send us your story about your conscientious objection. Report about your recent action. Show what you are doing May 15, the International Day of Conscientious Objection 2020. Send us your video. More information at www.wri-irg.org and www.Connection-eV.org.

Rudi Friedrich, Germany: Do you know the International Day of Conscientious Objection?

Video on YouTube channel Refuse to Kill

(15.03.2020) The International Day of Conscientious Objection has been celebrated annually on May 15 for almost 40 years. This day refers to all men and women who do not want to participate in war crimes. Rudi Friedrich gives some examples of activities in Germany in recent years.