Refusing War

by Schulstreik gegen die Wehrpflicht

Decisions of the 3rd school strike conference on 18 & 19 July 2026 in Essen

Next school strike against conscription on Friday, September 25! On November 20: day of action in Germany, as there organisations from other countries are also taking action against rearmament, war, and conscription.

By PAYDAY

On 4th July 2026, while Trump and co celebrated the 250th anniversary of the USA, Payday issued a flyer highlighting 250 years of genocide and poverty that their policies led to. Join the many campaigns that demand to Invest in Caring not Killing. From refusing conscription, opposing military spending or demanding a Care Income, we oppose wars that are imposed on us all.

On 12 September in Genoa, a large community gathering issued a call for a general strike demanding to “Break off all relations with Israel”. The gathering was led by the dockers and the grassroots union USB (Unione Sindacale di Base), with the participation of trade unionists and community organizers, coming from various parts of Italy.…

Despite being stripped of citizenship, Rohingya are being dragged into the military, even those who fled to Bangladesh. “I don’t feel safe. If I pass through government checkpoints they will force me to serve in military. I just stay in my home to avoid arrest.”

By Payday

On 17 May, as part of the action weeks around the International Conscientious Objection Day (celebrated on 15 May), Payday will join the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network’s weekly protest to highlight the struggles of refuseniks in Israel and Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, the US, Myanmar…

By Palestine Chronicle

At least 30 Israeli paratrooper reservists have refused to answer their call-up to participate in a planned ground attack in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported on Sunday [28 April].

By Veterans for Peace

Support Larry Hebert, VFP member and Senior Airman who took a month’s leave from his duty station in Rota, Spain, to start a “Fast for Gaza” in front of the White House.

By Payday

Tal Mitnick has been imprisoned for his refusal to participate in genocide against the Palestinian people. We therefore urge you to release Mr Mitnick, recognise his conscientious objection and stop punishing him for refusing to join the IDF.

By Payday

Payday joined the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network’s weekly picket at the Israeli ambassador’s residence in London. We publicised the campaign of support of Israeli refuser Tal Mitnick initiated by War Resisters International. Send a message to him!