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Quakers work boldly to overcome inequality

Updated 2 June 2016

Young Quakers have buried a time capsule in a timeline of Quaker history in the re-landscaped garden at Friends House in London, topped by the words “peace, equality, simplicity and truth". The capsule contains symbols of a vibrant faith and of their vision for the world in 2116, including spiritual guidance they helped to write, a lump of coal and a solar charger, a letter from Quaker Ruth Cadbury, MP and campaigning t-shirts and badges.

Quakers work more boldly to overcome inequality

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Quakers say prepare for peace, not war

Updated 20 July 2016

Quakers in Britain support the Taxes for Peace Bill given its first reading in the House of Commons today (19 July). Second reading is scheduled for 2 December.Ruth Cadbury, MP for Brentford and Isleworth and a Quaker, introduced the Income Tax (Non-Military Expenditure) Bill under a Ten Minute Rule motion.

Quakers say prepare for peace, not war

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Petition questions militarism in Scottish schools

Updated 14 November 2016

Quakers in Scotland and ForcesWatch presented a petition to The Scottish Parliament on Thursday (15 September) calling for greater scrutiny, guidance and consultation on armed forces visits to schools in Scotland.

Petition questions military visits to schools

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Building a culture of sanctuary in Refugee Week

Updated 31 May 2017

Quakers in Britain have announced a packed programme of events to mark Refugee Week (19–25 June), exploring the role of culture in shaping attitudes to newcomers.

Building a culture of sanctuary

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You are invited to stillness

Updated 29 September 2017

Thousands of Quakers across Britain are marking the eleventh annual Quaker Week (30 September to 8 October) to invite people to discover the faith that shapes their way of life. World Quaker Day is also on Sunday 1 October.

You are invited to stillness

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Home Secretary: discriminatory policies need more than just a rebrand

Updated 3 May 2018

Quakers in Britain encourage new Home Secretary Sajid Javid to change government's discriminatory policies. They say this is now 'a question of civil rights and liberties, and like every civil rights movement before, Quakers stand on the side of the oppressed.'

Home Secretary: discriminatory policies need more than just a rebrand

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Quakers join call urging UK government to support UN Gaza inquiry

Updated 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.

Quakers join call urging UK government to support UN Gaza inquiry

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Settlements plan sparks protest

Updated 10 April 2019

Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention last week to annex Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, if he is elected for another term as prime minister. In response Quakers in Britain are restating their 2014 call to the UK government to honour its commitment to the two-state solution and recognise the state of Palestine without delay.

Settlements plan sparks protest

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Greta Thunberg welcomed to Friends House

Updated 21 April 2019

Swedish climate striker Greta Thunberg sparked a global strike to protest at the lack of government action to combat the climate crisis. Next week (22 and 23 April) she will be in London. Her two-day programme begins in Friends House, home of Quakers in Britain.

Global climate campaigner in Friends House

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Seeing signs of hope in a fragile world

Updated 30 May 2019

An exploration of how privilege and power may get in the way of effective work for justice sparked intensely moving and reflective ministry, as 1,200 Quakers gathered for Yearly Meeting (YM) this week.

Seeing signs of hope in a fragile world