Blog
A place for insight, analysis and action.
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21 January 2021
Contacting your MP: why, when and how
by Grace Da Costa
Grace Da Costa introduces a new resource to help Quakers connect with politicians and make change happen.
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18 December 2020
The nuclear ban treaty: why international law matters
by Marigold Bentley
Marigold Bentley explains why international law is a vital part of the toolkit for creating a better world.
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18 December 2020
Justice around the world: building back better for all
by Tatiana Garavito
Tatiana Garavito explains why collective action during the pandemic demonstrates how we can build back better for all.
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3 December 2020
How Quakers are championing democracy
by Grace Da Costa
Recent government initiatives are making it more difficult for campaigning voices from faith and other groups to be heard. Grace Da Costa explores the impact of this chilling effect on civil society, and shares what Quakers are doing to counteract it.
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8 October 2020
9 voices the Department for Education would ban from schools
by Ellis Brooks
Ellis Brooks questions new guidance for English schools that silences discussion of capitalism and breaking unjust laws.
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17 September 2020
Roots and branches: sharing and supporting our Quaker work
by Maisa Monteiro
Maisa Monteiro explains how she found a new way to illustrate the varied work Britain Yearly Meeting does with and on behalf of Quakers.
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3 September 2020
Racial justice learning for Quakers: a reflection
by Karen Dickson
Karen Dickson reflects on a recent series of workshops about committing to action on racial justice.
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15 July 2020
Upholding peace in Burundi through crises
by Christine Kanehure
Navigating tense elections and the Covid-19 pandemic, Christine Kanehure outlines how Quaker-supported Turning the Tide Burundi are actively involved in upholding peace.
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9 July 2020
Lobbying for Build Back Better
by Grace Da Costa
Grace Da Costa explores the key elements of the Quaker vision for building back better from the pandemic and outlines how Quakers can get involved.
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23 June 2020
Building peace during a pandemic: nonviolent activism in Kenya
by Monicah Jepkosgei
Monicah Jepkosgei explains how her Quaker-supported group helped forge a better relationship between police and citizens in a town under strain from Covid-19 restrictions.
