remembrance & white poppies

D-Day 80th anniversary is a time for reflection on the human cost of war, not celebration

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, peace campaigners have called for remembrance of all victims of war in a spirit of reflection, rather than celebration.

Refusing to Kill: Why we should listen to the voices of conscientious objectors

Earlier this year, when the head of the British army, General Sir Patrick Sanders, called for a “citizen army” to prepare for a ground war with Russia, military conscription was suddenly in the headlines, pushed by right-wing commentators and hawkish politicians.

Israeli refusenik calls for an end to the persecution of conscientious objectors worldwide

An Israeli conscientious objector, due to speak at an event in London today to mark International Conscientious Objectors' Day, has called for support and solidarity for conscientious objectors facing persecution around the world.

2023 month by month - a year of peace campaigning amidst growing militarism

Spiralling military spending. Peace campaigners under attack in Russia and Ukraine. The devastating violence in Israel and Gaza. In 2023 there has been no shortage of war and militarism for peace campaigners to resist.

Pacifist not passive: Opposing militarism with active nonviolence

On the streets of Britain right now, we are witnessing the largest anti-war demonstrations since the Iraq war.

White poppy ceremony will hear from bereaved families in Israel and Palestine

White poppies will appear in numerous ceremonies across the UK today to mark Remembrance Sunday.

Surge in demand for white poppies amidst ceasefire protests

There has been a sharp rise in demand for white poppies ahead of Remembrance Day this year, following increased interest from groups and individuals calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza.

People holding a large banner reading "Say no to killing, say no to the arms fair".

Arms fair opens in London to widespread resistance

The first day of the DSEI arms fair has seen protests, criticism and nonviolent direct aciton at London’s Excel Centre.

Arms dealers to be greeted by memorial ceremony for their victims

Participants in London's DSEI arms fair will have to walk past a memorial ceremony for victims of war as the event opens.

Poster for the Object War campaign, supporting Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian conscientious objectors

Russians who refuse to fight should gain asylum in the UK, say pacifists

On International Conscientious Objectors' Day, Rishi Sunak has been urged to offer asylum to Russians who refuse to be part of the war in Ukraine.

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