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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


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


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


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

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


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

Reflecting on The Annual National Alternative Remembrance Ceremony
At its core, The National Alternative Remembrance Ceremony remains a powerful testament to the original message of the remembrance campaign
Fay Salichou
Nov 13, 20232 min read

My dad was a conscientious objector in the 1950s
Latest from our Education Worker, Karen Robinson International Conscientious Objectors’ Day is a special day. Observed on 15 May each...
Karen Robinson
Jun 3, 20239 min read

Stories of three people who conscientiously objected to war
...In 2011 Michael Lyons, a Royal Navy medic, was sentenced to seven months’ detention after refusing to undergo rifle training...
Karen Robinson
Jul 18, 20215 min read

Applying for exemption from military service in Colombia: a personal account
A guest blog by Santiago Forero about his experience of applying for exemption from military service in Colombia. In Colombia military...
Guest author
Jun 30, 20215 min read

Campaigning in parliament for a Peace Tax
The last time Conscience launched a Bill in parliament, trying to change the law...
Karen Robinson
Jun 16, 20206 min read

Inspiring online ceremony marks International Conscientious Objectors’ Day
We were gathering together online at a very painful time. 33,614 people had died from Covid-19 in the UK alone...
Karen Robinson
May 30, 20204 min read

Voices of Conscientious Objection
We are excited to let you know about a new project Conscience is developing. It is called Voices of Conscientious Objection. We are very gra
Karen Robinson
Apr 1, 20203 min read

Anne’s story
“I was first introduced to the concepts of pacifism whilst a schoolgirl by learning about Benjamin Britten’s stance during the war..."
Karen Robinson
Nov 24, 20193 min read

#everydaymilitarism
The other morning at the entrance to Great Portland St Underground St on my way to work there were three men in military uniform lined...
Karen Robinson
Oct 12, 20193 min read