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Three years after the start of the war in Ukraine: Presentations available to watch
On March 3rd Connection e.V and WRI hosted the webinar "Three years after the start of the war in Ukraine" where activists from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine shared how's the current situation in their countries regarding conscription and the situation of Conscientious Objection to military service. The presentations are available to watch and share now.
Resilience in times of war: how WRI members in Sudan are sustaining their work for peace
Since conflict broke out in Sudan in April 2023, between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, WRI members in the country have faced enormous challenges. In this interview, a Sudanese activist and organiser share his firsthand experiences and reflections. To understand his reflections, we also look at Sudan’s recent history and wider conflict.
Don’t count on us! A call to refuse war and militarisation
The Latin American and Caribbean Antimilitarist Network (RAMALC) has shared this call for International Conscientious Objection Day. It's an invitation to stand against militarisation and war, refusing to be part of systems built on violence and exploitation. Don't count on us advocates for conscientious objection, antimilitarism, and solidarity all around the world.
Turkey shouts against authoritarianism: "all together or none of us!"
For the last few weeks Turkey has been experiencing one of the most significant and widespread socio-political upheavals in recent years. The detention of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, on 19th March triggered an outpouring of anger in Turkey against the government, President Erdoğan and the discomfort caused by the ongoing socio-political-economic crisis. The protests turned into a street mobilisation not seen in Turkey for a long time.