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International Women’s Day: Women’s resistance to war and militarism
Every International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women across the world and recognise the struggles that remain.
Fay Salichou
Mar 62 min read

Talking peace but preparing for war
Keir Starmer’s announcement to increase military spending marks a dangerous shift towards war and militarism, echoing Trumpism
Jonathan Maunders
Mar 53 min read


Midnight Approaches: The case for global disarmament now
This International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness, let the Doomsday Clock be more than a symbol of despair
Jonathan Maunders
Mar 52 min read

New year. Same cause.
Happy New Year!
2025 is likely to be another challenging year for the peace movement, but it is essential we rise to the challenge...
Jonathan Maunders
Jan 32 min read


Response to US missile decision
The Biden administration’s decision to permit Ukraine to deploy missile against targets inside Russia is profoundly troubling
Jonathan Maunders
Nov 21, 20241 min read


In the spirit of Remembrance: A morning in Tavistock Square
On a crisp November morning, as I travelled from North London to Euston with a wreath of white poppies in my arms, I noticed two people...
Fay Salichou
Nov 11, 20243 min read


Pathways to peace: Highlights from 17th International Conference
Discover how Conscience joined global advocates in Lubeck to push for Peacebuilding at the 17th International Conference
Guest author
Oct 24, 20246 min read

The enduring importance of remembering all lives lost
Upcoming Alternative Remembrance Sunday - Read more details here
Jonathan Maunders
Oct 17, 20243 min read


Ceasefire needed, not more war
he recent escalation of violence in the Middle East demands urgent attention. Rather than moving towards peace...
Guest author
Oct 1, 20242 min read


Further escalation in the Middle East
Middle East tensions rise as Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates. We urge de-escalation, diplomacy, and an end to UK arms sales to Israel
Jonathan Maunders
Aug 25, 20242 min read


Lessons for future generations: Hiroshima and Nagasaki
This week marks the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Jonathan Maunders
Aug 6, 20242 min read


Help us increase our impact at the 17th International Conference
Conscience has attended every International conference on War Tax Resistance since the first in 1986, we aim to send 2 staff members...
Fay Salichou
Jul 27, 20242 min read


A Change Election?
After 14 years of Tory rule, we finally have a change of government. While it was
long clear that Labour would win the election...
Jonathan Maunders
Jul 11, 20242 min read


What's Starmer's alternative to Tory militarism?
It is widely anticipated that Labour will win the upcoming general election of 4 th July, with Keir Starmer replacing Rishi Sunak as British
Jonathan Maunders
Jun 24, 20242 min read


Election and national service
As the general election approaches, political parties are unveiling policies to attract voters...
Jonathan Maunders
Jun 19, 20242 min read

Iran bombing response
ran's missile and drone strike on Israel came in response to the bombing of the Iranian Consulate in Syria on 1st April, killing senior mili
Jonathan Maunders
Apr 14, 20241 min read

Don't miss this article published by The Friend
The Friend recently published an article by Robin Brookes: "I first came across the organisation ‘Conscience: Taxes for Peace Not War’ in...
Guest author
Mar 4, 20241 min read

The International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness
The planet is currently engulfed in conflicts and tensions, with the plight of the Middle East and the continued war in Ukraine devastating.
Jonathan Maunders
Mar 4, 20241 min read


Echoes of History: Personal Reflections on Holocaust Memorial Day
As we approach Holocaust Memorial Day, the echoes of history reverberate with a call to action. My recent visit to Auschwitz underscored...
Jonathan Maunders
Jan 14, 20242 min read

Our response to Yemen bombings
The UK's involvement in this alarming attack was not subjected to parliamentary discussion, and it is imperative that Members of Parliament
Jonathan Maunders
Jan 14, 20242 min read