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Settlers attack international human rights monitors
10 December 2015
International human rights monitors whose presence protects vulnerable schoolchildren – in Hebron, occupied Palestine – face verbal and physical attack by Israeli settlers.
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Seeking climate justice through Paris
9 December 2015
While world leaders are at the Paris climate summit, known as COP21, Quakers are putting huge efforts into raising awareness about their concerns for the planet and reverence for life. A new Quakernomics blog offers a taste of their activities.
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Quakers deplore vote to authorise air strikes in Syria
2 December 2015
Quakers in Britain opposed the vote in the House of Commons tonight to extend air strikes to ISIS targets in Syria.
The vote was 397 for and 223 votes against taking action in Syria.
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Quakers oppose military action in Syria
30 November 2015
This week Parliament prepares to vote on military action in Syria. Quakers in Britain oppose this, consistent with our belief that killing is wrong.
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Beyond the Paris climate talks
27 November 2015
Quakers want justice for those affected by climate change. The poorest are often the hardest hit by shifts in the climate. Globally they have less access to energy.
Led by their belief in equality, Quakers in Britain campaign for everyone to have access to affordable energy that does not harm the planet.
This weekend, ahead of the Paris climate summit, Quakers will join thousands across the world on the People's March for Climate, Justice and Jobs, They will call for climate justice.
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Quakers respond to terrorism
24 November 2015
As Parliament prepares to debate next steps in Syria, Quakers in Britain have made this statement.