dienstweigeraar
A dienstweigeraar is a person who refuses to fulfill military service or other compulsory duties imposed by the state on grounds of conscience, religion, or ethical/political beliefs. The term is used mainly in Dutch-speaking contexts to refer to conscientious objectors.
The grounds for such refusal are typically based on pacifist or moral convictions, though they may also
Legal status for dienstweigeraars differs widely. Some jurisdictions recognize conscientious objection and provide substitutionary or civilian
Historically tied to periods of mass conscription and war, the concept persists in many regions alongside ongoing