Blog
A place for insight, analysis and action.
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10 April 2025
7 actions to take now to defend our right to protest
by Joe Cox
After the meeting for worship outside New Scotland Yard, Joe Cox suggests 7 things people can do next.
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9 April 2025
Bonhoeffer and the challenge of pacifism
by Siobhan Haire
After watching the recently released Bonhoeffer film, Siobhán Haire explores the dilemmas of the pacifist stand and asks how we are called to challenge injustice.
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28 January 2025
For a better future: Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
by Oliver Robertson
Oliver Robertson reflects on two national events to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2025.
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4 December 2024
9 solidarity actions you can take right now for Palestine and Israel
by Stephanie Hunt
Stephanie Hunt shares nine ways to keep on speaking up and acting for peace.
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11 September 2024
Keeping immigration detention centres closed
by Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network
Bridget Walker highlights the need to keep immigration detention centres closed and shares what Friends can do to help.
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14 August 2024
Straight, not narrow: John Lampen addresses some misconceptions over the Peace Testimony
by John Lampen
"It's not part of our tradition to say we must always be silent or neutral in the face of evil."
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1 August 2024
Stifling dissent: why the erosion of protest rights should worry us all
by Paul Parker
Paul Parker reflects on the erosion of protest rights and shares why people who are moved by conscience to break the law should be allowed to explain why in court.
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29 May 2024
Witnessing for peace at Yearly Meeting
by Alison Mitchell
Alison Mitchell reflects on why Quakers will be coming together to witness for peace during Yearly Meeting.
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16 May 2024
Stepping forward for peace: a public display of unity and peace
by Joe Holtaway
Joe Holtaway reflects on the multi-faith peace walk in January 2024 and invites people to join the next one on Sunday 23 June.
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25 January 2024
The fragility of freedom: Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
by Oliver Robertson
Oliver Robertson reflects on the theme of this year's Holocaust Memorial Day and what it calls us to do to prevent genocide in the world today.
