How can a graduating student protect themselves from the army? A guide for everyone finishing university or college this year

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How can a graduating student protect themselves from the army? A guide for everyone finishing university or college this year

We are continuing a series of materials that help people avoid serving and avoid going to war. In the new text, together with experts from the human rights project “Call to Conscience”, we break down what legal exemptions from military service and deferments are available to university graduates. If you still have questions after reading or your situation requires consultation with a lawyer, contact the Telegram bot of “Call to Conscience” for free help.

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How can a graduating student protect themselves from the army

2026 is the first year in which the “perpetual” draft is in effect. For university and college students, this means they have lost their breathing space: previously, under the law, no draft procedures could be carried out from July 15 to October 1, but now draft offices have the right to summon graduates…

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