On Monday, October 20th, 2025, a public event took place in Vienna with Sasza Belik and Artem Klyga. It was dedicated to the topic of deserters and conscientious objectors from Russia, as well as the impact of the war between Russia and Ukraine on Europe.
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EVENTS • BETWEEN WAR AND CONSCIENCE
The Russian lawyer from «Connection e.V.», Artyom Klyga, together with his colleagues from the Russian «Movement of Conscientious Objectors» (MCO), Sasha Belik and Katya Dikovskaya, will discuss how the war between Russia and Ukraine is transforming pacifist thinking, EU policy, the concept of conscription, and the right to conscientious objection.
The speakers will share insights into the work of MCO, their cooperation with «Connection e.V.», present real—life cases, and answer questions from the audience.
Format: Lecture + Q&A
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«Between War and Conscience» ⸻ an invitation to dialogue on peace, responsibility, and freedom of conscience in times of war
EVENT • NEW EUROPEAN ASYLUM SYSTEM
CONSEQUENCES FOR REFUGEES
WHEN?
September 26th, Friday
19:00
WHERE?
City Library, BĂĽcherturm
Herrnstr. 84
63065 Offenbach am Main
In May 2024, the European Parliament decided to reform the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). There are fears that this will lead to further dramatic cuts in the fundamental and human rights of refugees. In the evening, Hannah Sommer, an employee of the «Munich Refugee Council», will explain the planned changes and outline what this means in concrete terms for refugees.
ORGANIZED BY
Friends of Nature Offenbach
pax christi — Offenbach am Main
Connection e.V.
Public Library — Offenbach am Main
German Peace Society — United Conscientious Objectors
(an event as part of Intercultural Week)