Inter­na­tio­nal Support of Conscien­tious Objec­tors and Deserters

Open Letter: Support of conscientious objector Mitja Jakone

(01.08.2023) Urgent Open Letter written by EBCO President Alexia Tsounis on the possibility of Mitja Jakonen being punished for his conscientious objection to military service - even with house arrest.

Asylum for those who refuse the war in Ukraine

(02.03.2022) The Union of Conscientious Objection Finland condemns Russia’s war in Ukraine in violation of international law. The Union is concerned that, according to several sources, Russia has used not only contract soldiers but also ordinary conscripts to attack.

Kriegsdienstverweigerung International

Kontaktadressen und Links

Eine Liste der Kontakte nach Ägypten, Armenien, Belarus, Belgien, Chile, Demokratische Republik Kongo, Eritrea, Finnland, Frankfreich, Griechenland, Großbritannien, International, Island, Israel, Kanada, Kolumbien, Lateinamerika, Mazedonien, Niederlande, Österreich, Russland, Schweiz, Serbien, Spanien, Südafrika, Südkorea, Tschad, Türkei, USA und Zypern. Zuletzt aktualisiert am 7.7.2020.

Finland: Total objector Otto Absetz imprisoned

(01.09.2016) Finnish total objector Otto Absetz began a sentence of 99 days imprisonment on Tuesday, 30th August. Otto's refusal is based on the fact the current Finnish legislation on conscription is discriminating and puts people to different position on basis of their sex and religion.

Send a protest email to the Finnish prime minister here.