We want to remember British military dead, but they are not the only victims of war.

In 2019 they shifted their position to say that they 'acknowledge' civilian victims of war, but did not extend their remembrance to all nationalities.Ī recent poll shows that 83% of UK adults believe victims of war of all nationalities should be included in remembrance, whilst 86% believe civilians should be included. The Legion has traditionally said that red poppies are to remember only British armed forces and those who fought alongside them. We differ from the Royal British Legion, who produce red poppies. We also remember those killed or imprisoned for refusing to fight and for resisting war. In wearing white poppies, we remember all those killed in war, all those wounded in body or mind, the millions who have been made sick or homeless by war and the families and communities torn apart. It includes both civilians and members of armed forces. Remembering all victims of war White poppies stand for remembrance of all victims of all wars. You can watch our 2021 ceremony here and our 2020 ceremony here.

On our events page you can find out about this and other alternative remembrance ceremonies around the country. White poppies are at the heart of our National Alternative Remembrance Ceremony every year. You can buy white poppies through our online shop here. You can also find them in a number of shops, cafes and other outlets across the UK. The white poppy stands for three things. They represent remembrance for all victims of war, a commitment to peace and a challenge to attempts to glamorise or celebrate war. They have been worn in this way for over eighty years. White poppies are worn in the run-up to Remembrance Day every year by thousands of people in the UK and beyond.

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