International Conscientious Objectors Day: Honoring the Courage to Say No

Another significant aspect of this observance is solidarity. On May 15, peace activists and organizations around the world come together in solidarity with objectors, especially those who are imprisoned or persecuted. Letters of support, petitions, and international pressure campaigns can have a real impact, sometimes leading to improved conditions or even the release of detained objectors. The day reminds us that conscientious objectors are not alone, and that global communities can support one another in resisting systems of violence.