counter-recruitment

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May

2015

Call for Articles for the New Militarisation of Youth Bulletin

New translation available

Submitted by antimili-youth

Countering the Militarisation of Youth Programme (CMoY) at WRI is launching the first issue of its new periodical which will specifically focus on the issues surrounding youth militarisation. In the CMoY bulletin, you'll find articles addressing...

Fri

Jun

Recording of webinar: Educating for peace and conscientious objection in South Korea

Submitted by antimili-youth on Fri, 30/06/2017 - 16:14

On 25th May, War Resisters' International organised a webinar on conscientious objection, peace education and countering youth militarisation in South Korea. In the webinar, we had presentations from two Seoul-based peace campaigners: Hanui Choi, Coordinator and Peace Education Facilitator at PEACE MOMO, and Seungho Park, a conscientious objector and an activist from World without War.

Thu

Mar

Poverty, Militarism and the Public Schools

Submitted by Gary on Thu, 30/03/2017 - 02:48

By Robert Koehler What’s the difference between education and obedience? If you see very little, you probably have no problem with the militarization of the American school system — or rather, the militarization of the impoverished schools . . . the ones that can’t afford new textbooks or functional plumbing, much less art supplies or band equipment.

The Pentagon has been eyeing these schools — broken and gang-ridden — for a decade now, and seeing its future there. It comes in like a cammy-clad Santa, bringing money and discipline. In return it gets young minds to shape, to (I fear) possess: to turn into the next generation of soldiers, available for the coming wars.

Tue

Jan

Do you really want to do what counts? German recruitment and the dangerously silent opposition

Submitted by antimili-youth on Tue, 17/01/2017 - 16:38

By David Scheuing*

Thu

Jan

Teachers' Union poster questioning military recruitment draws fire

Submitted by hannah on Thu, 12/01/2017 - 18:10

Veterans, military members, and even some teachers are expressing outrage at a B.C. Teachers’ Federation poster discouraging military recruitment.

The poster calls recruiting a “social justice issue,” and encourages teachers to ask their boards to ban recruiting in schools.

Wed

Jan

UK: Veterans warn young people about ‘traumatic’ army training

Submitted by antimili-youth on Wed, 11/01/2017 - 15:54

Army training is ‘traumatic’ for young recruits and damages the adolescent mind, according to British infantry veteran Wayne Sharrocks, who features in a series of short films released this week by Child Soldiers International. The films offer young people and their parents a frank alternative to army recruitment materials which, say many veterans, present a sanitised and unrealistic impression of military life. In particular, Wayne Sharrocks wants young people to know that the psychological effects of training can be harmful and permanent.

Mon

Nov

Just a job: Gendered militarism as everyday normality in Germany

Submitted by antimili-youth on Mon, 21/11/2016 - 18:58

By David Scheuing

Thu

Nov

Israel: Activists refused to serve in the occupation

Submitted by antimili-youth on Thu, 17/11/2016 - 16:25

On November 16, Tamar Ze'evi and Tamar Alon declared their refusal to serve in the occupation at the IDF’s Tel Hashomer induction base outside Tel Aviv. A military tribunal sentenced both to two days in prison (following which they will be brought back for another hearing, and possibly sentenced again). Many activists supported Ze'evi and Alon, and accompanied them to the military induction base.

Alongside their solidarity protests taking place as part of the International Week of Action Against the Militarisation of Youth, מסרבות (Mesarvot) -a network of Israeli organizations, groups and individuals who support political conscientious objectors- is also working on an international day of action to take place on 1st December.

Sun

Nov

World Beyond War, Pat Elder

Submitted by Gary on Sun, 13/11/2016 - 14:37

Good coverage of what can be done by activists wanting to intervene in the increasing presence of military recruiters and Pentagon recruitment efforts in our public schools.

World Beyond War, Pat Elder

Thu

Oct

3rd International Week of Action Against the Militarisation of Youth, 14-20 November

Join us this November and stand against the militarisation of youth with many others from all around the world. Your voice, your nonviolent actions and events will contribute to our growing international movement!

Wed

Oct

Webinar: Countering the Militarisation of Youth: Examples of Resistance

Submitted by antimili-youth on Wed, 26/10/2016 - 16:19

Young peoples' experiences of the military, and exposure to militarist values, differ around the world. In this webinar, we gathered examples of everyday militarism from two countries, Israel and Germany, and discussed with activists about their strategies and campaigns to counter it.

https://vimeo.com/188382465

Webinar: Countering the Militarisation of Youth: Examples of Resistance

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Countering Military Recruitment

WRI's new booklet, Countering Military Recruitment: Learning the lessons of counter-recruitment campaigns internationally, is out now. The booklet includes examples of campaigning against youth militarisation across different countries with the contribution of grassroot activists.

You can order a paperback version here.