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AFSC Supports Israeli Counter-Recruiters


AFSC sent this letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in advance of her meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu May 18, 2009. The letter asks for consideration of the plight of Israeli counter-recruitment activists and draft counselors who have been detained. For more information about the situation, click here.

Calling all counter-recruitment groups - join AFSC at the NNOMY National Counter-Recruitment Conference July 17-19, 2009 in Chicago!

This conference of the National Network Opposing Militarization of Youth (NNOMY) will bring together a broad spectrum of people to share skills and form the relationships needed to build a permanent resistance to militarism. Youth, parents, educators, veterans, artists, members of social justice organizations and more will come together for practical training on counter recruitment, legislative challenges and public pressure to promote nonmilitary alternatives. AFSC is helping to plan and organize the conference and our Chicago office is graciously hosting it.

Please check http://www.nnomy.org/ regarding conference details and registration.  You can also email conference organizers at: You can also call the AFSC Chicago office at 312-427-2533.


Register your group with NNOMY!

Take advantage of what the National Network Opposing Militarization of Youth (NNOMY) can offer your CR group! List your organizations  in the national database on the NNOMY Web site. Share your work with other like-minded activists throughout the United States and its territories and access the shared resources and experiences of others doing this important work. Register at http://www.nnomy.org/



AFSC Counter-Recruitment Training Manual ON SALE!

“Before You Enlist and After You Say No: AFSC’s Counter-Recruitment Training Manual, the essential guide to mobilizing and motivating students, educators and activists to oppose unfair military recruitment practices is on sale for half price, $7.50 instead of $15.00. Get more information about the guide and to learn how to order copies.

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"It's My Life: A Guide to Alternatives After High School

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If you are a young person or you know a young person looking for alternatives to the military, this is a great resource for jobs, training, service opportunities and more.

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Before You Enlist

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The "Before you Enlist" video offers a rational voice to help counter misleading recruitment practices and promises. Find out how you can view ir or order the DVD.

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Did You Know?

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AFSC works in communities all across the country, offering alternatives to war and killing. AFSC staff are working hard in Texas, Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota, and Colorado to counter military recruiters and offer nonviolent options to youth.

Download AFSC Central Region's News & Views for information on nonviolent options for youth > (PDF, 740 Kb)

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New Military Recruiter Abuse Hotline

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The military promised to set up a hotline to deal with recruiters who lie or abuse recruits, but they didn't. So we did! Tell us about the problems you or a friend are having and we will try to help. Call the AFSC Recruiter Abuse Hotline at 1-877-688-6881.

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