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At this year’s National Alternative Remembrance Ceremony, Academy Award–winning actor and long-standing Conscience supporter Sir Mark Rylance delivered a powerful public letter calling for the UK to uphold the right of conscientious objection in the face of escalating global conflict. Reflecting on the rising toll of civilian casualties — especially children — he questions why taxpayers are compelled to fund war through the military portion of their taxes

At events like the Alternative Remembrance Ceremony, we are reminded that we are part of a broad, principled, and compassionate community committed to challenging militarism and building a more peaceful future.

Two decades after 7/7, Gill Hicks’ message still resonates: we can’t use military force against an ideology. In this personal reflection, our Education Officer shares how one woman’s courage and compassion continue to inspire peacebuilding today.

The UK likes to see itself as a force for peace and stability. Yet when we look at where our money goes, a very different picture emerges. Each year, Britain spends over £50 billion on defence, while just a tiny fraction of that is directed towards peacebuilding.

Together, we explored how education can challenge militarism, highlight the human cost of conflict, and build a stronger movement for peace.

Next week marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, acts that ushered in the nuclear age with unfathomable destruction and loss of life.

As wars rage in Gaza, Ukraine and beyond, how can we advocate for peace and shift public thinking away from militarism? What role does education play in building a more peaceful future?

The decision by the United States to join Israel’s escalating war on Iran is a reckless, illegal and dangerous

The UK Government’s 2025 Strategic Defence Review (SDR) arrives at a time of multiple, overlapping crises

On 3rd May 2025, we took part in a powerful global conversation hosted by NWTRCC. The event brought together decades of experience, tactical wisdom...

Every International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women across the world and recognise the struggles that remain.

Keir Starmer’s announcement to increase military spending marks a dangerous shift towards war and militarism, echoing Trumpism

This International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness, let the Doomsday Clock be more than a symbol of despair

Happy New Year! 2025 is likely to be another challenging year for the peace movement, but it is essential we rise to the challenge...

The Biden administration’s decision to permit Ukraine to deploy missile against targets inside Russia is profoundly troubling

On a crisp November morning, as I travelled from North London to Euston with a wreath of white poppies in my arms, I noticed two people...

Discover how Conscience joined global advocates in Lubeck to push for Peacebuilding at the 17th International Conference

Upcoming Alternative Remembrance Sunday - Read more details here

he recent escalation of violence in the Middle East demands urgent attention. Rather than moving towards peace...

Middle East tensions rise as Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates. We urge de-escalation, diplomacy, and an end to UK arms sales to Israel