The ceremony will offer support to people imprisoned around the world for refusing to kill, in countries including Israel, Eritrea and Singapore.
The Eritrean government forcibly channels thousands of young people and children each year into military training before they finish their schooling.
Conscientious objector Hilel Garmi has been imprisoned once again for his refusal to be conscripted.
In the midst of World War I, as conscription came into force, Quakers worked with parliament to ensure men had the right to refuse to kill
Quakers have accused the government of military “conscription by the back door”, because soldiers are held to commitments made before turning eighteen.
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