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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

Youth

Concerned about SELECTIVE SERVICE registration? Or, maybe you're thinking about ENLISTING in the military?

For youth thinking about the military

Faith Communities

Resources

For Faith Communities

Peace Orgs & Educators

Resources

For Peace Orgs & Educators

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.

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Military COs that CCW has helped

A Service Member’s Message to Troops Facing Cuba Operation Involvement

A following statement was written by an anonymous active-duty member of the US military, currently working with the Center on Conscience and War to file as a...

New Outreach Materials on C.O. Rights

With the help of volunteers around the country, we are informing more and more service members about their rights to conscientious objection. Most are not...

Conscientious Objection and Draft Law

The following is an abbreviated guide to draft law. A more substantial document is available here.  At the end of 2026, voluntary Selective Service System...

MEMORIAL DAY: Celebrate Bill Galvin’s Retirement at CCW Benefit Show

Please join us in Brooklyn on Memorial Day -- Monday, May 25 -- for a benefit show to support the Center on Conscience + War and reflect on the incredible...

BREAKING: CCW Executive Director, With Conscientious Objector Client, Arrested Alongside Vets & Military Families Protesting Iran War

For interview requests, contact mike@centeronconscience.org At noon on Monday, April 20, our Executive Director Mike Prysner and CCW client Tyler Romero were...

Advisory Council

Center on Conscience & War
These faith communities have a history of supporting conscientious objection to war.

GI Rights Hotline

877-447-4487
We are a participating member of the GI Rights Hotline: Military discharges & counseling.

On Conscience

Conscientious Objection
Statements from over fifty different faith communities and traditions on conscientious objection to war.

Selective Service

Laws & Regs by State
Laws that compel draft registration with driver’s licenses, higher education, and state employment.

The Reporter

for Conscience' Sake
CCW’s newsletter, “Working to extend and defend the rights of Conscientious Objectors to war since 1940.”

On Nonviolence

& Conscientious Objection
Essays and statements by well-known and historic individuals.

Who is a Military CO?

Current DoD Regs
If you’re in the military and think you might be a Conscientious Objector, read this. Then, contact us.

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.

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The Child Soldier Amendment: Victory…for Now

Blog

The Child Soldier Amendment: Victory…for Now September 18, 2008 Victory for our Children and Communities! The quick action of the peace community has brought us a victory.  The Center on Conscience & War has learned upon consultation with the office of...

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False Rumors about Draft Registration: We Debunk Them!

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False Rumors about Draft Registration: We Debunk Them! January 31, 2008 Social SecurityWe at the Center on Conscience & War receive many calls regarding rumors about registration for the draft. Some callers believe that failure to register for the draft...

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