Quakers across Britain are working to create a culture of welcome, build alliances with groups opposing racism and campaigning to change the laws on destitution, detention and deportation.

Quakers in Britain has worked closely with the others in the migrant and social justice movement to develop a number of resources. Information can change quickly so please check the information you are needing is correct by emailing faithinaction@quaker.org.uk.

Sanctuary everywhere 2018

'Britain can be a hostile place for people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. This publication has been created to help Quakers articulate a vision of how nations can transition from that hostility to a culture of sanctuary everywhere. The political context is always changing, but the values in which Quakers root our action are constant. We want to help build a society that responds to the inherent worth of each person, expressing our belief in “that of God in every one"...'

Download booklet Sanctuary everywhere 2018 (PDF)

Sanctuary everywhere manifesto 2018

'As Quakers, we have long worked for peace and equality, because of our belief that there is that of God in everyone, everywhere, whoever they are. Through Quakers' longstanding work welcoming newcomers to our shores, we have seen up close that the government's creation of a 'hostile environment' is increasingly embedding policies of discrimination into the practices of the British state. Quakers in Britain are committed to working with others to change this, creating a culture of compassion and welcoming hospitality that answers that of God in every person...'

Download full Sanctuary everywhere manifesto 2018 (PDF)

A Quaker Statement on Migration 2020

'Quakers believe that there is 'that of the sacred' in everyone. We are spiritually lead to uphold the inherent value and agency of every human being, and are committed to building a world without violence. So we are heartbroken by migration policy that dehumanises some members of our human family on the basis of where they come from. We reject the notion that security for some can be achieved through means that use or result in violence and insecurity for others. We abhor the many forms of violence used in the management of migration and the effect current migration systems have in dividing our human family...'

Download full A Quaker Statement on Migration 2020 (PDF)

Posters and postcards

We have downloadable and physical copies of our 'This is not a migrant crisis; This is a crisis of inequality, war and climate change' available as posters and postcards.

Download This is not a migrant crisis poster (PDF)
Order posters and postcards from qpsw@quaker.org.uk