War is a crime against humanity - a declaration shared by all of War Resisters' International (hand lettering by Liz McAlister) No justification can legitimize bombardments that disregard human life, and it seems as though little coherent explanation has even been attempted - this is war for the sake of war. No strategic calculation can excuse the transformation of entire regions into war zones. What must be done today is clear and urgent: the war must end, the bombardments must cease, civilians must be protected, international law must be upheld, and all parties must commit to dialogue rather than destruction. – War Resisters’ International, March 1, 2026 (read full statement here)
As with all wars, we encourage nonviolent action as a method of opposition and resistance. WRL encourages countering the recruitment of youth into the armed forces, supporting military resisters and tax resistance. WRL’s history of opposition to war with Iran is clear. History shows us that nonviolent actions by unarmed civilians is the most effective method to replace an authoritarian regime. Bombing another country and assassinating their leaders does not encourage people to organizer a popular uprising to seize control of their government. We also share statements from some of our allies: |
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| Nonviolent Action | Know Your Rights | |
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 | | * Support GI Resistance * | Remind troops they can refuse illegal orders | |
 | | * Counter Military Recruitment * | Warn youth that the military is not just a job
A recent update of our palm card Questions to Consider for youth considering the military includes questions about participating in endless wars and deportations. We have other resources for counter-recruitment at our online store. | |
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 | | * National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee * | Find out more about War Tax Resistance from NWTRCC, available here. | |
 | | * War Tax Resistance Guide * | A Guide to Withholding Support from the Military. Recently revised and available from our store in paperback and e-book format. | |
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Educate Yourself and Others
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| Wear your symbols. Stand out. |
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 | | RESIST T-Shirts | All-gender black t-shirt,white
broken rifle logo on back! Union made domestically.
S M L XL XXL. // $20 | |
 | | Broken Rifle Baseball Cap | WRL’s classic broken
rifle logo is on a black
hat! Disarm militaries
and police and embrace peace! Made by a union shop. // $23 | |
 | Buttons and Pins
| Small jewelry pins in antique-finished silver
metal. WRL’s broken rifle
logo is 1” long with jeweler’s bar clasp. // $2-5 each | |
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It's possible to end war, but it will take all of us. War Resisters League needs every single person to stand with us in the fight against US imperialism, militarism, and the expanding war machine during a time where fascists are in power across multiple countries
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