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Quakers align with ICJ on Israel and occupied Palestine

Updated 4 February 2025

Invoking their commitment to the truth, Quakers have come into alignment with International Court of Justice rulings on Israel and occupied Palestine.

Quakers align with ICJ on Israel and occupied Palestine

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Quakers call once again for an end to arms sales to Israel

Updated 19 March 2025

19 March 2025

Quakers call once again for an end to arms sales to Israel

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End Israel’s unlawful occupation of Palestine, Quakers urge world leaders

Updated 22 April 2025

Quakers and others are urging world leaders to uphold the UN General Assembly's resolution that Israel must end its unlawful presence in Palestine.

End Israel’s unlawful occupation of Palestine, Quakers urge world leaders

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Silent but not subdued: Quakers hold meeting for worship at Scotland Yard

Updated 14 April 2025

A silent Quaker Meeting was held outside New Scotland Yard on Thursday, in support of all who speak up for truth and integrity.

Silent but not subdued: Quakers hold vigil at Scotland Yard

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Why we must talk about conscientious objection

Updated 11 December 2022

For many people, it seems obvious that human beings should have the right to refuse to kill. Yet we must be able to explain our choices of conscientious objection; it is an age-old discussion that continues throughout each generation.

Why we must talk about conscientious objection

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How can educators respond to events in Palestine and Israel?

Updated 2 February 2024

Quakers are making Razor Wire & Olive Branches resources downloadable for free and the physical pack available at a discount. We've sign-posted more resources for educators below.

How can educators respond to events in Palestine and Israel?

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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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Peace and the general election: where do the parties stand?

Updated 27 June 2024

Recently, I took advantage of a rare invitation to an event at the House of Commons to buttonhole the MP hosting it. The week before, I'd asked my colleagues if there was anything they'd like me to ask him. And so, amid the chink of wine glasses and the steady dispatch of canapés, I found myself enquiring of the honourable member, "What makes you feel safe?"

Peace and the general election: where do the parties stand?

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6 ways our new government could build a peaceful and sustainable world

Updated 25 July 2024

Now that the UK has a new government, many will be watching to see how Labour's campaign translates into reality. We'll be hoping, of course, that it will result in positive changes for two topics that perhaps were not as prominent in the election campaign as we would have liked: climate justice and peace.

6 ways our new government could build a peaceful and sustainable world

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Straight, not narrow: John Lampen addresses some misconceptions over the Peace Testimony

Updated 6 November 2024

Some recent writing in the Friend has implied that our Peace Testimony contains a duty not to take sides when faced with the world's conflicts. This is a misunderstanding that could mislead Friends, and give a wrong impression about our peace witness.

Straight, not narrow: John Lampen addresses some misconceptions over the Peace Testimony