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Charities warn government policies damage democracy
5 July 2018
In National Democracy Week, 2–8 July, Quakers in Britain have joined not-for-profit organisations urging the government to ditch policies that are silencing civil society groups.
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Time to rethink national security
15 June 2018
Activists and academics met today at a groundbreaking conference in London. “Rethinking Security" found energy, passion and positive thoughts for new approaches to national security.
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Celebrating resistance in Refugee Week
14 June 2018
This Refugee Week Quakers in Britain are welcoming poets and musicians to help change the way refugees are seen. A line-up of award-winning voices at These Walls Must Fall will celebrate resistance to injustice.
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Appeal court overturns ruling on investments
7 June 2018
Quakers in Britain are disappointed and concerned following a UK appeal court ruling this week affirming the government's right to restrict local councils from divesting from companies whose activities they regard as unethical. This includes firms profiting from the UK defence industry, fossil fuel extraction or the military occupation of Palestine.
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Welcome for recommended child rights review of armed forces in Scottish schools
4 June 2018
Quakers are welcoming an important step forward in challenging the militarisation of Scottish schools. Led by faith, Quakers fear that when education is militarised, children's rights suffer.
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Quakers join call urging UK government to support UN Gaza inquiry
1 June 2018
Shocking violence suffered by Palestinians on the Gaza border in recent months has left 112 Palestinians dead and more than 13,300 injured. The UN Human Rights Council voted recently to establish an independent Commission of Inquiry. However, the UK government abstained. Quakers are appalled.