International Conscientious Objection Day 2017

Every year, 15th May marks International Conscientious Objectors day - a day to celebrate those who have and those who continue to resist war, especially by refusing to be part of military structures.

You can use the hashtag #CODay (o #díaOC en español)

Email hannah@wri-irg.org with your events and they can be added here.

International

Webinar RAMALC: Negociaciones de paz y profundización de la militarización en Colombia. La Red Antimilitarista de América Latina y el Caribe (RAMALC) junto con Acción Colectiva de Objetores y Objetoras de Conciencia de Bogotá (ACOOC) les invita a un webinar (seminario web) el día lunes 15 de mayo a las 3pm hora de Colombia y a las 8pm hora UTC. Para participar del webinar por favor inscribirse en el siguiente enlace. Más información.

Republic of Korea

Seoul

13th May: Bicycle ride to welcome the International CO day. Let's step on the pedal of peace! 2pm: Departure in front of the Constitutional Court , arrive in front of the National Assembly c. 5pm. Route: Constitutional Court -> Gwanghwamun Station -> Seodaemun Station -> Gongdeok Station -> Mapo Bridge -> Entry into Yeouido -> in front of the National Assembly.

More info here.

United Kingdom

Edinburgh

15th May, 5-6pm: Meet at the foot of the Mound. By the National Gallery, Princes St.
With Singing by Protest in harmony, readings of poems and the names of COs from across Scotland, as well as contemporary COs from around the world, and recollections by the descendants of First World War COs. Organised by: Edinburgh Peace and Justice Centre
Contact: Brian Larkin,  0131 629 1058,  coordinator@peaceandjustice.org.uk

Leicester

May 14th: 12.30 - 1.30 at the memorial to Conscientious Objectors in WW1 on Peace Walk: ring food to share, poetry and song! More info here.

London

15 May, 12 noon in Tacistock Sq London WC1. Flyer here.

18, 19, 20 May: Play - 'Devils on Horseback: Conscientious Objectors on Trial in Deptford', Goldsmiths, University of London. Info and tickets here.

Norwich

15 May, 12.00pm, hour-long vigil with leaflets on Hay Hill in the city centre. Organised by: Norwich Quakers. Contact: joy [at] croft@tiscali.co.uk

Portsmouth

14th May: 12.30pm: meet at HMS Nelson gate, Queens Street, to walk about 2 miles to Sallyport, singing peace songs and giving the Portsmouth pink peace scarf another outing. More info: http://www.networkforpeace.org.uk/calendar/anonymous/2017/may/co-day-event

Sheffield

May 13th: 2.30 – 3.30 p.m: Ceremony at the Peace Gardens and Sheffield Cenotaph in Barker’s Pool. You can also joing the 'Choir for Peace', which is rehearsing in advance. More info: http://www.purplecats.org.uk/choir-for-peace-notice.html

USA

Berkeley

15th May: 11:30am: Peace Flag raising ceremony, first at Civic Center flagpole at 2180 Milvia Street, corner of Allston Way and then at the flagpole at MLK, Jr. Civic Center Park, 2151 MLK, Jr. Way (between Center Street and Allston Way, across from Old City Hall), Berkeley. More info here.

Iowa

14th May: Iowa City Public Library, Room A "Non-Cooperation Requires Cooperation: Conscientious Objection in Iowa, 1857–1950". More info here.