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Quakers urge government to roll-out UN-backed schemes to support asylum seekers
24 August 2023
The UK government should broaden access to community-based schemes endorsed by the UN instead of treating asylum seekers with hostility, Quakers said.
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Quakers call on government to stop demonising asylum seekers
17 August 2023
The government must recognise that of God in everyone, Quakers said this week as the 'hostile environment' towards those who seek our help continued to bear its dreadful fruit.
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Quaker Year of Climate Learning empowers environmental action
16 August 2023
Quakers in Britain's year of exploring faith and climate justice has given participants a comprehensive grounding, fostering avenues for collective action.
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Quakers condemn passage of the government’s “senselessly cruel” illegal migration act
19 July 2023
As the government's illegal migration bill passes the Lords, Quakers in Britian have joined 289 organisations to uphold and stand alongside those affected.
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Quakers call on Prime Minister to keep his promise on climate finance
10 July 2023
Quakers in Britain joined 91 other organisations in writing to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to stand by his commitment to a £11.6bn climate finance fund.
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Quakers gather in loving national community
3 July 2023
Hundreds of Quakers from across the country gathered at Friends House in London and online to examine membership patterns and discuss important business this Saturday, 1 July.