Inter­na­tio­nal Support of Conscien­tious Objec­tors and Deserters

JOINT PRESS RELEASE • Greece: Annul the Unlawful Call-Up for Military Service of Recognised CO Zacharias Piazas

17.02.2026 • A recognised conscientious objector in Greece is being called up for military service in a case with multiple violations of human rights and illegalities. Zacharias Piazas has been officially recognised as conscientious objector to military service, by decision of the Greek Minister of National Defence, in September 2025.

PRESS RELEASE • Russian Reservist Eventually Granted Asylum in Finland ...

... — Decision Based on Military-legal and Political Risks

13.02.2026 • A Russian citizen, R., has been granted international protection in Finland following more than three years of examination of his case — from September 2022 until November 2025.

No War on Christmas

23.12.2025 • A Christmas message from Yuri Sheliazhenko of the «Ukrainian Pacifist Movement» in Kyiv ⸻ and that he is supposed to register for compulsory military service on December 24, of all days.

Connection e.V. participates in the follow up procedure on Ukraine at the UNHRC on freedom of expression

22.07.2025 • «Connection e.V.» submitted a special report to the UNHRC commenting the concluding observations the Committee published at the conclusion of the review of Ukraine and includes updates since November 2021.