Online Resources for Conscientious Objectors
* Denotes sites with online registries.
Center On Conscience & War *
The Center on Conscience & War (CCW), formerly the National Interreligious Service Board for Conscientious Objectors (NISBCO), was formed in 1940 by an association of religious bodies. CCW works to defend and extend the rights of conscientious objectors. The Center is committed to supporting all those who question participation in war, whether they are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, documented or undocumented immigrants--or citizens in other countries.
Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors (CCCO)
One of the largest and most informative websites on Conscientious Objection and Draft Resistance. The Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors supports and promotes individual and collective resistance to war and preparations for war. Established in 1948.
Committee for Countering Military Recruitment (CCMR)
CCMR is a joint project of Eugene PeaceWorks and Community Alliance of Lane County. CCMR aims to provide young people with information they need about military service. Those considering military enlistment need more complete information to counter the inflated promises of military recruiters. CCMR has a presence in local high schools to help provide such information. There is a special focus on informing rural and low-income youth and youth of color, as they are targeted more often by recruiters.
Committee Opposed to Militarism and the Draft (COMD)
COMD is an anti-militarism organization that also challenges the institution of the military, its effect on society, its budget, its role abroad and at home, and the racism, sexism and homophobia that are inherent in the armed forces and Selective Service System. COMD activities include community education, direct action and youth outreach. Individuals sharing our goals are invited to become COMD activists and supporters.
Community Alliance of Lane County (CALC)
Located in Eugene, Oregon, CALC offers free, weekly drop-in sessions about the draft and the requirements for a CO status each Tuesday at 5 pm. CALC also helps by providing speakers upon request. CALC will have a panel of trained draft counselors available when and if a draft returns.
GI Rights Network
The GI Rights Network is a network of non-profit, non-governmental organizations who provide information to servicemembers about military discharges, grievance and complaint procedures, and other civil rights. The Network's counseling is private and free of charge.
How To Stay Out of The Military by David Wiggins
Primer on Draft Resistance. Please read this. It could be one of the most important essays you have ever read.
Mark Satin's Draft Dodger Bible
Manual for Draft-Age Immigrants to Canada
Mothers Against the Draft (MAD)
Mothers Against the Draft was started by a group of mothers and grandmothers from the left, the right, and everywhere in between, all united in opposition to reinstituting the draft or any other form of mandatory national service.
No Draft, No Way! * (NDNW)
NDNW was formed in the summer of 2004 by a group of veterans, students, activists, and youth who realized that the global military ambitions of both political parties had stretched the military to the breaking point and recognized the likelihood of the return of the draft and decided to organize to stop it. No Draft, No Way organized an Emergency AntiWar Conference in December of 2004. More than 200 participants from all over the Northeast gathered for a strategic conference on fighting the draft, challenging military recruiting, and supporting resistance inside the military. No Draft, No Way now has organizers and activists across the U.S. We are determined to fight the implementation of the draft and to organize and support resistance if the draft returns. We are opposed to the draft in any form, including the "economic draft," which is already a reality for many youth. For that reason, we not only organize against the draft, but oppose military recruiting and ROTC.
Nonviolence.org
Nonviolence.org, run by Martin Kelley, is one of the most highly visible and visited peace websites, being highly ranked through Gulf War II, the biggest U.S. military action since the web began. As a model of independent activist web publishing it continues to feature some of the best writing and analysis from a nonviolent viewpoint.
Peace Out
Quaker Finder
Finding local Quakers and Quaker Meetings. Quakerfinder.Org has been put together by Friends General Conference. FGC provides resources and opportunities that educate and invite members and attenders to experience, individually and corporately, God's living presence, and to discern and follow God's leadings.
Student Peace Action Network (SPAN)
SPAN is a grassroots peace and justice organization working from campuses across the United States.
War Resisters League
The War Resisters League affirms that all war is a crime against humanity and is, therefore, determined not to support any kind of war, international or civil, and to strive nonviolently for the removal of all causes of war.
War Resisters Support Campaign (Canadian)
The War Resisters Support Campaign, a broad-based coalition of community organizations, has launched a petition aimed at Canada's federal government to allow US war resisters who refuse to fight in Iraq to have refuge in Canada.
Youth and Militarism
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) carries out service, development, social justice, and peace programs throughout the world. Founded by Quakers in 1917 to provide conscientious objectors with an opportunity to aid civilian war victims.
YouthAndTheMilitary.org
Dedicated to stopping war where it begins. Site opposing the militarization of youth.
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