Jailed for refusing to pay for war: Conscience can come at a cost
People in the UK have gone to prison for refusing to pay for war.
This isn’t just a historical idea or a parliamentary debate. It has had real personal consequences.
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THIS IDEA ISN'T NEW
Peace Tax? Parliament has heard it before.
Bills raising the idea of redirecting the military portion of taxes to peaceful purposes were put forward in 1986, 1994, 1999 and 2016.
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THERE'S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO REFUSE TO PAY FOR WAR
There’s more than one way to refuse to pay for war.
War tax resistance can mean withholding, redirecting, non-cooperation, or simple living. People have found different ways to act on conscience.
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How much do we spend on defence?
How much does the UK spend on defence? It’s not one clear number. Different definitions and accounting methods produce different figures.
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RIGHTS AREN'T STATIC. Conscription can return.
Conscription isn’t a thing of the past and neither is conscientious objection. In some countries, conscription has been reintroduced after decades, and CO protections vary widely.
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"People in for robbery with violence got more respect. They made it clear we were regarded as the scum." Sidney Greaves was imprisoned after refusing to fight in WW2.
During WW2 some conscientious objectors faced prison. Sidney Greaves was a Quaker and conscientious objector. After refusing to serve in the armed forces, he was sentenced to six months in Wormwood Scrubs.
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NOT JUST MEN: During WW2, roughly 1,000 women applied for CO status.
In WWII, conscription wasn’t only about men. From 1942 it expanded to include unmarried women and childless widows aged 20–30. Around 1,000 women applied for CO status.
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20,000 MEN SAID NO to conscription in WW1 and many were punish for it
Around 20,000 men refused conscription into the British Army during the First World War, doing so for a range of reasons. They faced great hostility and were often portrayed as lazy or cowards. Many were even imprisoned.
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Pakistan was envisioned as a modern, tolerant state by Quaid-e-Azam and Iqbal. Reviving that vision through education is essential to counter radicalisation and rebuild social harmony.
#VisionOfPakistan #ModerateIslam #EducationForPeace
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Violence in schools reflects what societies fail to teach elsewhere. From bullying to gun violence, fear is replacing learning. Evidence shows peace education, empathy, and dialogue reduce harm. Non-violence isn't passive, it's learned. Start in classrooms.
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“Education is the most effective form of defense against war.”
— Maria Montessori
True security is built not through weapons, but through knowledge, empathy, and critical thinking. When we invest in education, we invest in peace.
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🌍🏫 Schools worldwide can join the UNESCO Associated Schools Network (ASPnet) to promote peace, global citizenship & sustainable education—apply here 👉 wp.me/p23f03-iAf
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What if you could fund peace instead of war?
A Peace Tax Fund would let people with a conscientious objection redirect the military portion of their taxes to peaceful purposes, without refusing to pay tax.
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Educated women disrupt extremist narratives by promoting critical thinking, tolerance and pluralism—values no militant ideology can survive.
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In 1959 Juanita Nelson became the first woman in the US imprisoned for war tax resistance. She later wrote A Matter of Freedom about acting on conscience.
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In 1861, hundreds of Hungarians refused to pay taxes for war.
The state seized their property, but auctioneers refused to sell it, and buyers refused to bid.
It cost more to enforce the tax than it raised.
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“We want to pay our taxes , just not for killing.”
The Peace Tax Seven took the UK government to court in 2004–07 for the right to object to military taxation.
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Thoreau spent a night in jail for refusing to pay taxes that funded war.
His 1846 act of conscience still inspires War Tax Resisters today.
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UNESCO-IBE Centenary Exhibition
Join us for: From Geneva to the World: A Journey to Transform Education and Learning — an exhibition celebrating a century of innovation in #curriculum and education.
10–28 Nov 2025
@fhhwatches, Geneva
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One week from today: Strengthening #EducationForPeace, Dignity, and Justice
Join us for this #SocialSummit2025 virtual side event:
📅 November 4, 2025
🕰️ 9:00 AM NYC, 5:00 PM Doha
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#UNGA - The LPI is participating to the UN General Assembly in NYC!
Yesterday, we were delighted to see Olivier Brechard - Director of International Relations - represent the Institute on the "Education for Peace" panel celebrating the programme #AgesofGlobalization.
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Excited to be featured in Brightbeam’s “Schools That Believe.” Episode 3 spotlights City Garden and debuted at our Fall Affair. Public Montessori, whole-child, belonging in action.
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Today is #InternationalPeaceDay
Tomorrow we talk about Education for Peace & Planet: From Histories to Futures
📅 Sept 22, 2025
🕓 10 AM–4 PM EDT | 4–10 PM CEST
📍 NYC & Online
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Silence is not the answer. Remember the Holocaust to honor the millions lost and prevent future atrocities. #HolocaustRemembrance #RememberSurvivors #EducationForPeace got something in your amazon cart? before you check out, click this link: tinyurl.com/amazondiscou...
Hand in Hand runs bilingual schools in Israel, teaching Jewish and Arab kids to grow up as equals. Education isn't neutral here—it's radical, it’s resistance. #EducationForPeace
Education framed as a religious obligation, led by elders and scholars, can dismantle radicalization at its roots.
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🌟 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Teacher Appreciation Dinner! 🍽️📚
Last week was a beautiful celebration of the educators who make dialogue, understanding, and empathy a daily practice in their classrooms and communities.
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#NeverForget #HolocaustRemembrance #UNESCO #SocialAndHumanSciences #GlobalForumAgainstRacism #OutlookAgainstRacism #EducationForPeace (8/8)
Knowledge isn't just power; it's peace. Every educated mind is a step towards a better world. #EducationForPeace #KnowledgeIsPower
