Russia: “Saving those who refuse to fight brings the end of the war closer”

by Artem Klyga, Movement of Conscientious Objectors Russia

(09.12.2023) Hello! My name is Artem Klyga. I am a military lawyer and currently work with the Movement of Conscientious Objectors. We assist conscripts and mobilized individuals in Russia to stay free and avoid being sent to war. Since 2022, our activities have become particularly relevant.

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Belarus: „Helping conscientious objectors costs less than any missile“

by Olga Karach, Nash Dom

(09.12.2023) My name is Olga Karach, I am a human rights defender and in Belarus I face the death penalty for my human rights activities.

We help conscientious objectors and deserters, but it’s very challenging. They’re not welcome anywhere. Today, those who refuse to take up arms and do not want to go to the front – conscientious objectors and deserters – have become criminals.

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#ObjectWarCampaign: Letter by Yurii Sheliazhenko to the week of action in December 2023

by Yurii Sheliazhenko, Ukrainian Pacifist Movement

(04.12.2023) Dear friends, greetings from Kyiv. Air raid alerts, cold shelter in the nearest underground parking and tragic updates about new deaths are my daily life under martial law during the criminal Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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