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Quakers and the upcoming general election
A general election is a great opportunity for us all to influence how our country is run. At Quakers in Britain we've developed some materials to help Quaker individuals, groups and meetings engage with their local candidates and communities. You can find all the information at www.quaker.org.uk/vote.
Quakers and the upcoming general election
Grief and hope: marking two years of war in Ukraine
24 February marks two years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and this anniversary reminds us to take stock of the enormous toll the war has taken. As well as those who have suffered death, injury or displacement in the war, this anniversary I'll be holding in my heart those who are courageously objecting to participating in it, or working for peace and nonviolent resistance, often at great risk.
Grief and hope: marking two years of war in Ukraine
How the DSEI arms fair fuels wars and repression
Past events have showcased illegal leg irons, waist chains and electric batons as well as internationally banned cluster bombs.
How the DSEI arms fair fuels wars and repression
Remembering Srebrenica: 30 years on
Friday 11 July 2025 will mark 30 years since the massacre at Srebrenica, when over 8,000 Bosniak (Bosnian Muslim) men and boys over 12, were murdered in the town in the worst single event of the Bosnian civil war of 1992–1995. Churches have come together to organise events to mark this anniversary, and we encourage Quakers to support them.
Remembering Srebrenica: 30 years on
Faith based witness is needed more than ever, and there is plenty to get involved in
Over the last few months Quakers in Britain staff have been hearing from many Quakers concerned about the crackdown on dissent. Most are outraged; some are resigned, others scared. Many more want to do something but are confused about what is and isn't 'permissible' in a rapidly changing context.
Faith-based witness is needed more than ever, and there is plenty to get involved in
Quaker concerns
Global Christian Leaders' letter about Gaza to the Prime Minster and the Foreign Secretary 30 November 2023
letter-to-pm-global-christian-letter-gaza-2023-11-30.pdf
Quaker concerns
Minister letter ‘Call to Act on Gaza Genocide’ (PDF) sent to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The same letter was sent to Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds and Secretary of State for Defence John Healey.
gaza-genocide-letter-to-keir-starmer-june-2025.pdf
Quaker concerns
UK charities outline key steps the UK Government must take in its first 100 days to address the catastrophe in Gaza, in light of potential genocide (PDF)
public-statement-uk-charities-key-step-new-government-must-take-first-100-days-address-gaza-catastrophe.pdf
Responding to the current situation in Israel and Palestine
UK charities outline key steps the UK Government must take in its first 100 days to address the catastrophe in Gaza, in light of potential genocide (PDF)
public-statement-uk-charities-key-step-new-government-must-take-first-100-days-address-gaza-catastrophe.pdf
Quaker concerns
Quakers Discern Genocide is Occurring in Gaza and Urge Courageous Action "We are for justice and mercy and truth and peace and true freedom." — Edward Burrough, 1659 As Quakers, we recognize the divine imprint in every human being and confess the equality of all to live safely and without fear.
quakers-discern-genocide-is-occurring-in-gaza-and-urge-courageous-action-2025-07-25.pdf