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Russian conscientious objectors meet with UK peace campaigners

On 3rd July 2025, peace campaigners from around the UK held an online discussion with Russian conscientious objectors (COs) who are refusing to fight in the war in Ukraine.

Child handling a weapon at Armed Forces Day event

Record number of protests against Armed Forces Day across the UK

Joint press release by ForcesWatch and the Peace Pledge Union

Russian conscientious objector demands asylum rights for those refusing to fight in Ukraine

Today on International Conscientious Objectors’ Day, a Russian conscientious objector (CO) is calling on the UK and other European countries to grant asylum to those who refuse to fight in the war against Ukraine.

Peace Pledge Union - AGM 2025

We are excited to announce our AGM will take place on 14th June, 11am - 5pm, online and at the PPU office.

VE Day 80: Don't misuse the past to push for more militarism today

British pacifists, along with many others, are commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day today. They argue that this is an occasion for reflection and learning from the past, and warn against using it to bolster support for current militaristic policies.