Conscientious Objector Deniz Hikmet Hazer Arrested
A conscientious objector and trans activist Deniz Hikmet Hazer, was arrested this past weekend as part of a sweeping, nationwide crackdown on LGBTIQ+ people and organizations.
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July Update: Conscientious Objector Imprisoned and Released – A Growing Trend
This summer has once again shown how fragile the right to conscientious objection remains in Turkey.
The Right to Conscientious Objection in Turkey Once Again Before the European Court of Human Rights
Today, May 15, International Conscientious Objection Day. On this important day, we share with the public a critical development regarding the long‑standing violation of the right to conscientious objection in Turkey before international human rights mechanisms.
Joint Call from Conscientious Objectors in Turkey, Cyprus, Greece and Israel: No to War in Iran
As conscientious objectors and those who refuse compulsory military service, we raise our voices against the ongoing attacks in Iran. We stand together to expand the geographies of peace, not war.
December 10 Conscientious Objection Declaration – Long Live Conscientious Objection, Long Live Our Queer Solidarity!
December 10 Conscientious Objection Declaration – Long Live Conscientious Objection, Long Live Our Queer Solidarity!
Conscientious Objection Watch April-September 2025 Bulletin
In this issue of the Conscientious Objection Watch Bulletin, you will find information on the…
Conscientious Objector Çınar Koçgiri Doğan Will Be Imprisoned – Write Him a Message of Solidarity
As Conscientious Objection Watch and War Resisters’ International, we stand in solidarity with Çınar. Join us and support him with your messages of solidarity.
Remembering Rudi Friedrich: A Lifelong Advocate for Conscientious Objectors
This is a huge loss for the international anti-war/conscientious objection movement. We will continue to resist war and conscription with the inspiration and courage Rudi gave us.
Conscientious Objection Watch Mid-Year Bulletin 2025
The Conscientious Objection Watch Bulletin provides up-to-date information on the human rights violations experienced by conscientious objectors and people subject to compulsory military service, the sentences, penalties and trials they face.
UN Human Rights Committee Calls on Turkey: Recognise the Right to Conscientious Objection
The UN Human Rights Committee considered Turkey’s second periodic report and reports from different civil society organizations during its meetings in October and issued its concluding observations in a document on 7 November 2024.
