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Co Stone inscription

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.

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

PPU VE Day Statement extract

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.

Trident nuclear submarine

Keir Starmer has pledged to increase the UK’s military budget to 2.5% of GDP by 2027. UK politicians and military figures are already pushing the government to go further, urging increases to 3% or higher - whilst Trump is pressuring NATO members to reach 5%.

Army training exercise

Peace campaigners are calling on the UK government to hold the British Armed Forces to account for systemic abuse within their ranks and to halt planned rises in military spending.

The Peace Pledge Union (PPU) is the UK's oldest secular pacifist organisation. Ninety years ago, the PPU was founded when Dick Sheppard put out a call for people to sign the Peace Pledge. Signing the Pledge remains the basis of PPU membership to this day:

PPU members

We are witnessing the greatest intensity of war and violence so far this century. The destruction of Gaza continues unabated, as the conflict spirals out into the wider region, leaving thousands dead in Lebanon and threatening all-out war with Iran.

White poppy wreath next to red poppy wreaths

White poppies are becoming an established part of a growing number of official remembrance events across the UK.

White poppy wreaths memorial

This Remembrance Sunday, white poppy wearers are calling for the victims of colonial conflicts to be remembered alongside other victims of war.

Remembrance white poppies educational resource

More white poppies are being ordered for schools, universities and other educational settings in the run up to Remembrance Day this year, following increased interest from students and teachers.

white poppies

Statement by the Peace Pledge Union

Around the world today, we are witnessing the greatest intensity of war and violence so far this century.

PPU protest

As it marks its 90th year, the Peace Pledge Union (PPU) has reiterated its commitment to strive for a world without war.

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