The War Resisters League is an international pacifist organization that advocates for nonviolent means of resolving conflicts and opposes war and militarism. Founded in 1923 in the United States, the organization works towards the establishment of a world free from violence, inequality, and oppression.
The War Resisters League is committed to challenging and exposing the root causes of war, such as militarization, economic injustice, and structural violence. It actively supports conscientious objectors, assisting them in legal and moral aspects of their refusal to participate in war, and promotes the recognition of the right to conscientious objection as a fundamental human right.
Part of the War Resisters League's mission is to create a culture of peace and nonviolence. It organizes protests, demonstrations, and direct actions, aiming to raise awareness about the costs and destructive nature of war. The organization highlights the importance of redirecting resources from military expenditures towards meeting human needs, such as education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability.
The War Resisters League also acts as a resource center, providing tools, information, and educational materials on nonviolent action and strategies for conflict resolution. Through its various campaigns and initiatives, it seeks to foster a world where justice, freedom, and equality prevail, and where conflicts are resolved through dialogue, negotiation, and nonviolent means.
