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Mapping courage: new Quaker project sheds light on WWII conscientious objectors
5 November 2024
A new Quaker project is uncovering the hidden history of Britons who refused to fight in World War II.
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Show leadership on the climate, faith leaders urge Foreign Secretary David Lammy
30 October 2024
Faith leaders have united to call on the UK government to show leadership on climate justice among rich countries, as part of a nationwide week of action.
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BBC journalist Peter Taylor receives second Quaker truth award
28 October 2024
The second Quaker Truth and Integrity Award has been awarded once again to a journalist, the BBC's Peter Taylor.
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Quakers align with ICJ on Israel and occupied Palestine
23 October 2024
Invoking their commitment to the truth, Quakers have come into alignment with International Court of Justice rulings on Israel and occupied Palestine.
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“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”: challenging the UK’s prison system
23 October 2024
Challenging appalling conditions in the UK's prisons and the ugly public discourse around prisoners were two key Quaker focuses during this year's Prisons Week.
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Japanese atomic bomb survivors
17 October 2024
Quakers in Britain welcomes the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to friends and partners Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors.