Organised by the UK organising group for International Conscientious Objectors’ Day – including Pax Christi.
Tuesday 9th December, 6pm (UK time) – Online or in person
Please join us for this rare and valuable opportunity to speak with both Russian and Ukrainian conscientious objectors (COs), as well as campaigners from across Europe supporting their right to refuse to kill.
As the war in Ukraine rages on, hundreds of thousands of people from both Russia and Ukraine are refusing to fight. It is vital that we, in the UK, listen to their stories and support their resistance.
With speakers including:
– Mikheil Elizbarashvili – peace campaigner from Georgia, working for the Peace and Service Network
– Juergen Menzel – peace campaigner from Germany, working at AFPB Germany
– Russian and Ukrainian conscientious objectors – We will hear from several COs who have managed to escape Russia and Ukraine (names withheld for their security)
After hearing from them, there will be a chance to ask questions and discuss what we can do in the UK to support their struggles.
How to join online – Please register in advance for the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/AAMm_lCdSuKne7eRHM-j6Q
How to join in person – If you’re London, come along to the PPU office where we will join the meeting online (N.B. all speakers will be online). Come any time from 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Full details and directions at https://www.ppu.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=538&reset=1
