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A memorial and a catalyst: creating Pity of War

Updated 15 March 2023

Jan Arriens describes how one Quaker's concern for civilians affected by war has resulted in a new charity launching on Hiroshima Day 2020.

A memorial and a catalyst: creating Pity of War

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Quaker organisations announce Nobel Prize nominations

Updated 18 February 2021

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and Quaker Peace & Social Witness (QPSW) have nominated two organisations – Mwatana for Human Rights and Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) – for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. In 1947, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the Friends Service Council (the precursor to QPSW) and AFSC on behalf of Quakers worldwide for their work during and after the two world wars to feed starving children and help Europe rebuild itself. The organisations use their nomination to highlight the work of others continuing the vital work of peacebuilding.

Quaker organisations announce Nobel Prize nominations

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Nuclear weapons are illegal

Updated 22 January 2021

From Friday 22 January nuclear weapons are banned under international law. Quakers are joining an array of statements, witness and worship, to welcome this historic milestone.

Nuclear weapons are illegal

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Quakers welcome historic Nuclear Ban Treaty

Updated 18 December 2020

The UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) – also known as the Nuclear Ban Treaty − is entering into force as international law on 22 January 2021, having been ratified by Honduras, the 50th state, in October. It comprehensively prohibits participation in any nuclear weapon activities.

Quakers welcome historic Nuclear Ban Treaty

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Pandemic prompts new ways of Quaker worship and witness

Updated 20 November 2020

Quakers in Britain are set to decide whether to create an online festival for their Yearly Meeting next year.

Pandemic prompts new ways of Quaker worship and witness

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Nuclear weapons declared illegal under international law

Updated 9 December 2020

The UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) is entering into force as international law after being ratified by the 50th state. This historic step forward for the global community will help to rid the world of weapons of mass death and destruction.

Nuclear weapons declared illegal under international law

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Being open to new light

Updated 8 October 2020

A group of Quakers has begun to revise the book of discipline that has guided Quaker witness, community and worship across the centuries.

Being open to new light

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Global peacebuilders urge governments to recommit to peace

Updated 21 September 2020

On International Day of Peace (21 September) Quakers are joining a global call for peace, justice and inclusion to be at the heart of the response to COVID-19.

Global peacebuilders urge governments to recommit to peace

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Pensions Minister advises: 'cajole' fossil fuel giants

Updated 4 August 2020

More than 70 civil society leaders, including MPs, have heavily criticised Pensions Minister Guy Opperman MP, for writing in the Telegraph that UK pension funds should not divest from fossil fuels

Civil society leaders reject Pensions Minister's advice to 'cajole' fossil fuel giants

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Global call for ban on nuclear weapons

Updated 30 July 2020

As the 75th anniversary approaches of atomic bombs being dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Quakers in Britain are joining events to mark the devastation and to urge the government to work for a global ban on nuclear weapons.

Global call for ban on nuclear weapons