May 15: International Day for Conscientious Objectors

Anticipating an international day to honor conscientious objectors to war and military participation, the World Council of Churches has released results of a study on the current status of legal recognition for COs worldwide.  In spite of a global trend to better recognize the right to conscientious objection to military service, those who exercise that right are often discriminated, persecuted, repeatedly punished or sent to prison in many countries.  The report cites advocacy by both Anabaptist and Catholic groups.  Click here to read more.