Global Perspectives on Conscientious Objection
Thursday 10 October 2024
18:30-20:15 (UK time)
What is it like for people refusing to fight in Ukraine? What are the challenges for Quakers working to protect the rights of conscientious objectors from a place of faith in a secular system? What is QPSW currently doing around conscientious objection?
Choosing not to fight in the context of war is an extraordinarily brave choice to make and one that Quakers have long championed. In this series of three 90-minute sessions we will hear from voices in different parts of the world.
In this session we will hear from:
- Yurii Sheliazhenko, a Ukranian conscientious objector, pacifist, human rights defender and lawyer, Executive Secretary of the Ukrainian Pacifist Movement (as long as he has not been jailed at the time);
- Laurel Townhead, QUNO Interim Director and Representative for Human Rights and Refugees;
- Dixe Wills, Campaigns Coordinator (Peace) at Quaker Peace and Social Witness (QPSW);
- Yona, an Israeli who is currently refusing conscription and is part of an inspiring movement of people in Israel who are refusing to collaborate in a system they totally reject.
This course will involve:
Accessibility info:
On the booking form, there is a chance for you to let us know about any accessibility or communication adjustments that will enable you to participate more fully in the course. Automated Zoom closed captions are available for all live sessions but if you feel you require more accurate closed captioning please email us directly in addition to booking.
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