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New publication: Voices of Peace: Stories of Conscientious Objectors from Europe and Beyond

A new publication, Voices of Peace: Stories of Conscientious Objectors from Europe and Beyond, brings together testimonies of people who have refused participation in war and military service across different countries and contexts.

A soldier prepares a drone for flight. He has his back to the camera. They are positioned on grass.

Drones, drones, drones

Drones are changing the nature of war and our thinking about safety and security. The technical developments are moving incredibly fast and they pose fundamental questions.

Map of conscription across Europe by EBCO

New EBCO Report Highlights Rising Militarisation Across Europe

The European Bureau for Conscientious Objection (EBCO) has released its Annual Report on Conscientious Objection to Military Service in Europe 2025, warning of growing militarisation across Europe and renewed threats to the right to refuse military service.

The name of the conference in French and English

France: preparations for conference on unarmed civilian-led defence

A WRI affiliate - the Mouvement pour une Alternative Non-violente (MAN) - are organising a conference on 13th and 14th November 2026 to exchange experiences and reflections on unarmed civilian-led defence.