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Stop persecuting conscientious objectors in Russia and Ukraine, Quakers say

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers in Britain have joined other faith and civil society groups calling on the Russian and Ukrainian governments to respect the rights of conscientious objectors.

Stop persecuting conscientious objectors in Russia and Ukraine, Quakers say

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Ukrainian Quaker calls for human rights reforms after detention

Updated 9 April 2026

A Ukrainian Quaker who was beaten, dragged by his feet and pepper-sprayed multiple times during two days of unlawful detention has called on authorities to introduce sweeping protections for conscientious objectors.

Ukrainian Quaker calls for human rights reforms after detention

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Strong public support for nuclear disarmament education, new poll shows

Updated 4 February 2025

With the Doomsday Clock at 100 seconds to midnight, and anxiety about nuclear war running high, new evidence is to be presented in parliament of strong public support for more education on nuclear weapons.

Strong public support for nuclear disarmament education, new poll shows

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Quakers urge UK Foreign Secretary to consider signing the nuclear prohibition treaty

Updated 4 February 2025

On the second anniversary of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), Christian peace organisations are calling on the UK government to back the ban on the weapons.

Quakers urge UK Foreign Secretary to consider signing the nuclear prohibition treaty

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Quakers address the monarch at Buckingham Palace

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers from Britain and Ireland visited Buckingham Palace on Thursday, 9 March, to exercise their historic right to address the King.

Quakers address the monarch at Buckingham Palace

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Quakers: Budget does not address crises facing country

Updated 4 February 2025

The Chancellor's 2023 budget should do more to address the climate crisis, Quakers said.

Quakers: Budget does not address crises facing country

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European and Middle Eastern Quakers uphold each other at a time of war

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers from across Europe and the Middle East gathered in Birmingham this month to share worship and work done, and to build a loving community.

European and Middle Eastern Quakers uphold each other at a time of war

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Quakers celebrate the courage of nuclear-ban nations

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers have joined over 100 faith groups, calling on states to ban nuclear weapons and upholding the 65 who already have.

Quakers celebrate the courage of nuclear-ban nations

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Poignant ceremony marks International Conscientious Objectors’ Day

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers and others marked International Conscientious Objectors' Day on 15 May at the annual ceremony of remembrance in Tavistock Square.

Poignant ceremony marks International Conscientious Objectors’ Day

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Walk with Me: faith organisations lead a second public silent peace walk

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers and other faith groups walked in solidarity through the streets of London on Sunday, 23 June, in a silent call for peace.

Walk with Me: faith organisations lead a second public silent peace walk