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New government must protect human rights
10 December 2019
In the run-up to the general election and on global Human Rights Day (today, 10 December) Quakers in Britain have joined more than 100 civil society groups to urge all party leaders to commit to protecting universal human rights.
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Quakers call for debt relief for countries hit by climate chaos
29 November 2019
Quakers in Britain have co-authored a letter published in The Times today, calling for finance and debt relief for global south countries hit by climate-related disasters.
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Churches' plan for new President falters because of equal marriage
22 November 2019
Plans to appoint a further President for Churches Together in England (CTE) have faltered because not all denominations in membership of CTE would accept a nominated President, who is a Quaker in a same-sex marriage.
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Quakers condemn irresponsible US announcement on Israeli settlements
19 November 2019
Following the announcement this week from US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo on Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land, Quakers in Britain have repeated their view that the settlements are a serious obstacle to peace.
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Remembering for peace
7 November 2019
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918 the guns fell silent and World War I ended. More than 100 years later, at 11.00am on 11 November, people across the nations will again stand silently. Pausing for two minutes to reflect.
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Count down to general election
29 October 2019
As the scramble towards a general election begins, Quakers across Britain are set to question parliamentary candidates on key topics.