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Courage to Resist supports the troops who refuse to fight, or who face consequences for acting on conscience, in opposition to illegal wars, occupations, the policies of empire abroad and martial law at home.
Israeli Sofi Orr Sentenced to Prison for Refusing to Enlist
Israeli Sofi Orr declares her refusal to enlist an act of protest against the war on Gaza and is sentenced to 20 days in prison.
Asylum rejections of Russian war refusers still the norm
Two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Germany continues to reject Russian refusers and orders them back to Russia.
2024 Newsletter
The last newsletter published by Courage to Resist, January 2024 edition.
Before Enlisting & Courage to Resist’s ‘Truth In Recruiting’ efforts
Military veterans speaking in classrooms across Oakland providing unvarnished views of war and military life.
Military Resistance and Military Law (Video Panel Discussion)
Courage to Resist and NLG Military Law Task Force organizers review the current state of military resistance and the law.
#NoDraft Video/Essay Challenge
A media contest open to young adults and teenagers about their opposition to the Draft and Selective Service.
50k Petition for Ukraine war Refuseniks delivered to the EU
Conscientious objection is a human right. This includes the right to asylum! Protection and asylum for conscientious objectors from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine (15.05.2023) On this year's...
“Courage to Resist has helped individuals who have taken brave stands, has been an important bridge between anti-war soldiers and civilians, and has helped both publicize and build the critical component of soldier resistance in ending war.”
-Steve Morse, GI Rights Hotline counselor & VietNam War era GI resister
Supporting the Troops Who Refuse to Fight
We’re a group of concerned community members, veterans and military families who support military objectors to illegal war and occupation and the policies of empire. Our People Power strategy weakens the pillars that maintain war and occupation in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere by supporting GI resistance, counter-recruitment and draft resistance, which cuts off the supply of troops. We are autonomous from and independent of any political organization or party.
50k Petition for Ukraine war Refuseniks delivered to the EU
Conscientious objection is a human right. This includes the right to asylum! Protection and asylum for conscientious objectors from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine (15.05.2023) On this year's International Day of Conscientious Objection, 30 organizations from Europe...
Veterans For Peace Ukraine Working Group
The VFP Ukraine Working Group was an attempt by members to “seek to promote a just, moral, and legal resolution to Russia’s invasion.”
Where do I start? Providing counter-recruiting or “Truth in Recruiting” services in your community.
Counter-recruiting, Truth in Recruiting, Militarism in Schools, JROTC
International Conscientious Objector Day May 15, 2023
17 year old conscientious objector refuses to serve in the IDF
Ukraine: 2014, Today, What Next? (webinar video)
Webinar featuring Carl Mirra, Dr. Oksana Dudko, John Spitzberg, and Sasha Kanster, hosted by VFP National Board members.
Support Resister Writers: a quick bibliography
Support the work of writer veterans, resisters, and conscientious objectors.
War, Resistance, and Ukraine’s Future
Featuring Alona Liasheva, Karyna Lazaruk, and Yosh, hosted by Veterans For Peace National Board Members.
Falling Short of Targets and Undermining Recruiting Goals: Optimistic Reading
The military is trying harder than ever to recruit young people, Courage to Resist wants to disrupt that.
Demonstration at Boeing’s Museum of Flight in Seattle
Coalition opposes Military Industrial Complex, over 100 turn out to oppose Boeing’s military aircraft production.
Stop Deporting Russian War Resisters! Sign the petition NOW!
Support Russian Resisters! Stop ICE Deportations of Draftees!
Ukraine Peace Solidarity (webinar video)
“Can Russia’s invasion of Ukraine be rationalized, or even justified, by western expansionism?” Vladyslav Starodubtsev, Yosh, & Prof. Zunes.
It’s Time for a Reckoning: 20 Years After the US-Led Invasion of Iraq
It’s time for a reckoning on the 20th anniversary of the invasion into Iraq–OIF (“Operation Iraqi Freedom”) a message from About Face: Veterans Against the War
Courage to Resist First Quarter Report 2023
Russian Resisters’ Daring Escape, Conscientious Objectors Honorably Discharged, and Our Work Ahead.
Civilian Medical Resources Network (CMRN)
A free mental health resource for resisters, dissenters, and all military personnel. Unbiased, without judgment, and compassion-oriented.
Why Binary Thinking on Russia’s Invasion Is a Losing Strategy
The people of Ukraine are fleeing, suffering, and resisting in the face of an appalling and brutal Russian invasion.
50k Petition for Ukraine war Refuseniks delivered to the EU
Conscientious objection is a human right. This includes the right to asylum! Protection and asylum for conscientious objectors from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine (15.05.2023) On this year's International Day of Conscientious Objection, 30 organizations from Europe...
Veterans For Peace Ukraine Working Group
The VFP Ukraine Working Group was an attempt by members to “seek to promote a just, moral, and legal resolution to Russia’s invasion.”
Where do I start? Providing counter-recruiting or “Truth in Recruiting” services in your community.
Counter-recruiting, Truth in Recruiting, Militarism in Schools, JROTC
International Conscientious Objector Day May 15, 2023
17 year old conscientious objector refuses to serve in the IDF
Ukraine: 2014, Today, What Next? (webinar video)
Webinar featuring Carl Mirra, Dr. Oksana Dudko, John Spitzberg, and Sasha Kanster, hosted by VFP National Board members.
Support Resister Writers: a quick bibliography
Support the work of writer veterans, resisters, and conscientious objectors.
War, Resistance, and Ukraine’s Future
Featuring Alona Liasheva, Karyna Lazaruk, and Yosh, hosted by Veterans For Peace National Board Members.
Falling Short of Targets and Undermining Recruiting Goals: Optimistic Reading
The military is trying harder than ever to recruit young people, Courage to Resist wants to disrupt that.
Demonstration at Boeing’s Museum of Flight in Seattle
Coalition opposes Military Industrial Complex, over 100 turn out to oppose Boeing’s military aircraft production.
Stop Deporting Russian War Resisters! Sign the petition NOW!
Support Russian Resisters! Stop ICE Deportations of Draftees!
Ukraine Peace Solidarity (webinar video)
“Can Russia’s invasion of Ukraine be rationalized, or even justified, by western expansionism?” Vladyslav Starodubtsev, Yosh, & Prof. Zunes.
It’s Time for a Reckoning: 20 Years After the US-Led Invasion of Iraq
It’s time for a reckoning on the 20th anniversary of the invasion into Iraq–OIF (“Operation Iraqi Freedom”) a message from About Face: Veterans Against the War
Courage to Resist First Quarter Report 2023
Russian Resisters’ Daring Escape, Conscientious Objectors Honorably Discharged, and Our Work Ahead.
Civilian Medical Resources Network (CMRN)
A free mental health resource for resisters, dissenters, and all military personnel. Unbiased, without judgment, and compassion-oriented.
Why Binary Thinking on Russia’s Invasion Is a Losing Strategy
The people of Ukraine are fleeing, suffering, and resisting in the face of an appalling and brutal Russian invasion.