International Prisoners for Peace Day

International Prisoners for Peace Day

In recognition of war resisters in all countries imprisoned for opposition to war and conscription.

"December 1st, 1956, was the first time War Resistor's Iinternational (WRI) 'celebrated' Prisoners for Peace Day. This was done by publishing a Prisoners for Peace Honour Roll and calling on all members of WRI sections to send postcards and letters to the prisoners."In fact, this focus has remained the same over the years. The only difference with todays' list is that at that time, the list consisted of conscientious objectors to military service who were imprisoned and those who were performing substitute service. During the years, the list has been altered several times. Nowadays it includes anyone who is imprisoned for non-violent actions against war and war preparation ..."For more information visit the War Resisters' International website." Source

Categories: war, peace, war-resistance, conscientious-objection, progressive, peace-movement, resistance