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Sharing Quakers' view on marriage

Updated 21 May 2020

An imam, a bishop and a Quaker had plenty to say on the hot topic of marriage, on a BBC Radio 4 programme broadcast this week.

Sharing Quaker view on marriage

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Communities of colour are over-policed and under-protected

Updated 5 June 2020

The Coronavirus Act gives police powers to detain anyone they think might be infectious. A group of human rights, racial equality, community, faith and health organisations – including Quakers – say the police powers granted to enforce lockdown are disproportionately impacting people of colour.

Communities of colour are over-policed and under-protected

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Global call for ban on nuclear weapons

Updated 30 July 2020

As the 75th anniversary approaches of atomic bombs being dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Quakers in Britain are joining events to mark the devastation and to urge the government to work for a global ban on nuclear weapons.

Global call for ban on nuclear weapons

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Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Updated 6 August 2020

Seventy five years ago today, (6 August) during World War II, atomic bombs destroyed Japanese cities. First, Hiroshima, followed three days later by Nagasaki. Countless thousands perished. The only remains of many were their shadows, burned into stone.This is a time for remembrance, reflection and action.

Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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Cycle of crime and crisis is preventable

Updated 26 August 2020

Quakers in Britain are supporting a strong coalition committed to preventing young people being pulled into a cycle of crime and crisis. Led by Revolving Doors Agency, the coalition says a smarter criminal justice system would intervene earlier giving young adults hope of a good life.

Cycle of crime and crisis is preventable

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Nuclear weapons declared illegal under international law

Updated 9 December 2020

The UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) is entering into force as international law after being ratified by the 50th state. This historic step forward for the global community will help to rid the world of weapons of mass death and destruction.

Nuclear weapons declared illegal under international law

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Call for public inquiry over new coal mine

Updated 11 February 2021

UPDATE: The county council is to suspend their decision and re-assess the permission it granted for the mine, in the light of concerns over climate change.As the UK prepares to host a crucial UN climate summit, the government is facing questions over its support for a new coal mine near Whitehaven in Cumbria. Quakers in Britain are among those urging ministers to think again.

Call for public inquiry over new coal mine

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Faith groups call for G7 Summit to heed warnings on fossil fuels

Updated 10 June 2021

As world leaders arrive in Cornwall , ahead of the G7 Summit, local Quakers walked from Falmouth to the venue in Carbis Bay, holding the leaders in their thoughts.

Faith groups call for G7 Summit to heed warnings on fossil fuels

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Quakers appalled by Human Rights Act "overhaul"

Updated 16 December 2021

We are appalled by government plans to weaken the Human Rights Act. We believe the proposals are unnecessary and will undermine all our rights.

Quakers appalled by Human Rights Act overhaul

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Quakers alarmed by Queen's Speech

Updated 10 May 2022

Quakers in Britain have responded to the new policies and legislation set out in the Queen's Speech.

Quakers alarmed by Queen's Speech