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A place for insight, analysis and action.
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21 December 2023
Why I am still a pacifist
by Tim Gee
How do we stay true to our peace testimony in times of war? Many Quakers struggle with this difficult question. Tim Gee reflects on the spiritual and practical considerations involved.
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20 December 2023
The contradictions at the heart of COP28
by Quaker United Nations Office
The UN climate talks, COP28, recently took place in Dubai. Anna Aguto from the Quaker United Nations Office reports back on the challenges of moving forward global action on the climate crisis.
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19 December 2023
Reflecting on COP28 – where next for climate justice?
by Rebecca WalkerWoo
COP28 saw a breakthrough on funding loss and damage and a shift away from fossil fuel dependence. But it stopped short of the scale of action and ambition we need. Rebecca WalkerWoo explores how.
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7 December 2023
Phasing out fossil fuels: the political dynamics of COP28
by Quaker United Nations Office
The UN climate talks, COP28, are currently being held in Dubai. Lindsey Fielder Cook from the Quaker United Nations Office reports back about how it's going.
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23 November 2023
What next for loss and damage at COP28?
by Rebecca WalkerWoo
The COP28 climate talks start on Thursday 30 November. Rebecca WalkerWoo looks at progress on the loss and damage fund since COP27 and why we need to keep the pressure up.
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10 November 2023
5 ways to witness for peace
by Clare Wood
Clare Wood shares ways you can take action for a just peace for Palestine and Israel.
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26 October 2023
How can educators respond to events in Palestine and Israel?
by Ellis Brooks
It feels more important than ever to teach peace, but it can seem like it's never been harder. How can we be brave educators? Ellis Brooks shares his thoughts on some of the issues schools are facing.
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13 October 2023
5 solidarity actions you can take for Palestine and Israel
by EAPPI UK & Ireland
The scale of the violence and harm to civilians is unprecedented. The Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel share actions you can take in solidarity.
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9 October 2023
Challenging social injustices in the midst of political and economic challenges in Kenya
by Benard Agona
Benard Agona shares how war in Ukraine, global food prices, the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change are all putting pressure on ongoing peace work in Kenya.
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4 October 2023
Peacebuilding and nonviolence – the demanding context of working in Rwanda
by Daniel Nteziyaremye
Daniel Nteziyaremye shares how climate change, Covid-19 and high inflation is impacting peacebuilding work in Rwanda.