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.
84 Years of Supporting Conscience and Courage
For over eight decades, our organization has upheld the rights of conscientious objectors, guiding individuals whose moral convictions conflict with military service. These long-standing efforts reflect our unwavering commitment to justice and peace. Throughout our...
Peer-to-Peer Sessions Are Back
We are thrilled to announce that our Peer-to-Peer Talking Sessions for conscientious objectors are returning! These sessions provide a safe and supportive space for conscientious objectors and those exploring what conscientious objection could mean for them. Join...
Former Israeli Soldiers, Palestinian Fighters, and U.S. G.I.s Declare: “We’re Done with War”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A coalition of former Israeli soldiers, Palestinian fighters, and active-duty U.S. military personnel announced today their collective refusal to participate in war and called on Congress to stop funding what they describe as genocide in Gaza....
Free Ukrainian Pacifist and Drop all Charges!
Yurii Sheliazhenko is a prisoner of conscience, detained simply for peacefully expressing his genuine pacifist views, and should be immediately and unconditionally released and all the charges against him dropped. The Ukrainian authorities must respect the right to freedom of expression and the internationally recognized right to freedom of belief, and stop the crackdown on Yurii Sheliazhenko and the Ukrainian Pacifist Movement.
International Conscientious Objectors Day
May 15 is International Conscientious Objectors (CO) Day! The Center on Conscience and War (CCW) invites you to join us in celebrating and honoring COs with a week of actions you can take to protect the right to conscientious objection for *all* COs –...
