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Rachel Brett; Laurel Townhead

June 2024

International Standards on Conscientious Objection to Military Service 2024

This updated paper lays out the ways in which conscientious objection has been recognized and is protected under human rights treaties and mechanisms, taking into account developments in international standards that have occurred since the 2021 edition. These strengthened standards can be used by front line organizations as a tool to limit suffering, improve lives and challenge root causes of injustice.

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