International Conscientious Objectors' Day

Sun, 15/05/2022 - 13:00 - 14:00
Regular event?: 
This is a regular event
Town/City: 
London
Postcode: 
WC1H 9EU

Join us in front of the Conscientious Objectors' Commemorative Stone for speeches, songs and a moment of quiet reflection. The event will also be live streamed for those who want to join online.

After two years online, we are very pleased to be able to meet in person again at Tavistock Square in London for the National Ceremony for International Conscientious Objectors' Day. There will be reading of names and a moment of silence.
With speakers including:

- Sahar Vardi – Israeli conscientious objector imprisoned for refusing military service
- Kika Markham – Actor and daughter of Second World War CO David Markham
- Semih Sapmaz, War Resisters International
- Hosted by Michael Mears – actor and playwright

To join online, please visit www.CO-Day.org at the time of the event, where you can watch the live stream.

Organised by: 
PPU and others
Member: 
Organiser is an NFP member
Price: 
Free - donations welcomed
Venue: 
Tavistock Square