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Why I am still a pacifist
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
Conscientious objection
Quakers seek to uphold and promote the right to conscientious objection globally. On this page you'll discover how we do this and how you can join in.
Conscientious objection
Citizen diplomacy with Russian people
Quakers in Britain recognise that the need to build bridges between the people of Russia and (the rest of) Europe has never been greater. This page contains ideas for citizen diplomacy to help foster peace and good relations with Russian people.
Citizen diplomacy with Russian people
Cockermouth Friends vigils for peace
Since the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Cockermouth Friends have met every Friday morning in the town centre for a 30 minute vigil to witness for peace.
Cockermouth Friends vigils for peace
Week of Action on the Right to Conscientious Objection
Upholding the right to conscientious objection 4–10 December 2023.
Week of Action on the Right to Conscientious Objection
Current peace campaigns
We work on a range of issues under the guidance of a committee of Quakers. Our current main concerns are the links between militarism and climate breakdown; and support for the right to conscientious objection.
Current peace campaigns
Past campaigns
Quakers have campaigned on a range of topics beyond those we currently work on. This page outlines previous Quaker campaigning work on climate justice and peace that may still be of interest.
Past campaigns
Secondary resources
Exploring issues from militarism to conscientious objection, conflict resolution to drone warfare, our secondary focused lessons support young people to engage critically with a range of challenging topics.
Secondary resources
Would Little Amal go to Rwanda this year?
Last year, many British Quakers took part in or witnessed a series of events throughout Britain in which a 3m tall puppet, Little Amal, journeyed from the Syrian border via Dover to Manchester, joining in events and rallies during her journey. Amal symbolised the search for a new life of thousands of migrants and asylum seekers. The events were inspiring and full of hope.
Would Little Amal go to Rwanda this year?
Building hope for a peaceful world
In recent years the world has experienced various calamities, from a global pandemic to devastating wildfires, the war in Ukraine, and the climate crisis. How can a person keep on facing the many problems that require monumental resolutions? My answer is simple: hope.
Building hope for a peaceful world