The Center on Conscience & War is a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of conscience, opposes military conscription, and serves all conscientious objectors to war.
Military COs
Have you become a CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR since enlisting in the US Military? We can help.For Military Servicemembers
- Who is a conscientious objector in the military?
- Online CO Application Writing Tool
- Other discharges and issues: GI Rights Hotline
Youth
Concerned about SELECTIVE SERVICE registration? Or, maybe you're thinking about ENLISTING in the military?For youth thinking about the military
Faith Communities
ResourcesFor Faith Communities
Peace Orgs & Educators
ResourcesFor Peace Orgs & Educators
- Public Education & Outreach – Invite us to do a workshop!
- Fund for Education & Training
Military COs that CCW has helped
Attention Military Servicemembers
If you’re in the US military and are interested in seeking discharge or reassignment as a Conscientious Objector, we can help. We’ll work with you to navigate the complex admin process. Our services are free of charge. If you’re facing deployment, don’t wait to call us at 800-379-2679.
Military COs that CCW has helped
Advisory Council
Center on Conscience & War
GI Rights Hotline
877-447-4487
On Conscience
Conscientious Objection
Selective Service
Laws & Regs by State
The Reporter
for Conscience' Sake
On Nonviolence
& Conscientious Objection
Who is a Military CO?
Current DoD Regs
CO Internationally
A Survey of the Americas
CCW helps those in the US seeking asylum from service in their own countries, such as when their CO applications have been denied.
May 15: Advisory Council and International CO Day
May 15: Advisory Council and International CO Day May 6, 2009 The Center on Conscience & War holds its annual Advisory Council Meeting on May 15, International Conscientious Objector day. This year we will meet at the Friends Meeting of Washington, DC, 2111...
Vermont Non-Registrants: We Won
Vermont Non-Registrants: Conscience Wins May 4, 2009 In a close 68-60 vote on the House floor Monday, May 4, legislators turned back a proposal to link Selective Service registration to drivers’ license applications. The vote defied usual voting patterns...
Tell Israel to Honor the Rights of Conscience
Tell Israel to Honor the Rights of Conscience April 28, 2009 On April 26, seven Israelis were arrested for questioning under suspicion of violating Israeli law by inciting evasion of conscription into the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The police suspect them of...
Do You Live in Vermont?
Do You Live in Vermont? Then This Urgent Action Is for You. Oppose H 176Legislation Would Force Young Men to Register for the Draft in order to get Driver’s License House Transportation Committee Meeting, tomorrow, Thursday, April 23, 2009 H 176, now under...
Live in New Hampshire?
Live in New Hampshire? “Live Free” may soon only count if you are not a conscientious objector to war! Oppose SB 17 Legislation Would Force Young Men to Register for the Draft in order to get Driver’s License Public Hearing 1 PM, Tuesday, March 24, 2009, in Room...
