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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


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


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


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