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The human cost of war

Updated 25 August 2023

The Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) arms fair – one of the world's largest – takes place every two years at the ExCel Centre in East London. Of the 67 countries that were invited to attend in 2019, 55 are named by Human Rights Watch as having committed abuses.

The human cost of war

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Challenging social injustices in the midst of political and economic challenges in Kenya

Updated 9 October 2023

When Turning the Tide (TTT) was introduced to Kenyan communities in 2010, the reception was overwhelmingly positive. TTT was conceived as the best peacebuilding approach because it deals with the root causes of conflicts and violence in East Africa. Requests for the programme have been increasing every year.

Challenging social injustices in the midst of political and economic challenges in Kenya

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Why I am still a pacifist

Updated 12 February 2024

I became General Secretary of the Friends World Committee for Consultation in January of 2022, a role of service to the world's 400,000 or so Quakers, who collectively comprise one of the world's traditional peace churches.

Why I am still a pacifist

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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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Peace Education teaching pack awarded major prize

Updated 4 February 2025

A Peace Education Network teaching pack, designed and produced by Quakers in Britain, has been chosen by teachers for a major award.

Peace Education teaching pack awarded major prize

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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