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Human rights under threat in the UK
Human Rights Day on 10 December was a chance to reflect on the situation in the UK. While the government used the day to champion human rights abroad, Quakers and our partner organisations have been drawing attention to issues closer to home.
Human rights under threat in the UK
From policy to practice: safeguarding the most vulnerable
It only seems a moment ago that I was confined during lockdown and working on the York Area Meeting safeguarding policy. But time goes on quickly and I see from my notes that it has been three years. This short article is an account of my personal journey with safeguarding and that of my team. I will try to provide a pen portrait of what we have learnt, what we have achieved and *spoiler alert* why I'm proud of it.
From policy to practice: safeguarding the most vulnerable
Why friendship needs to underpin our action
I recently heard peacebuilder Scilla Elworthy talk of observing "what breaks your heart", as there you'll find the anger and energy to act. I love that idea. But I want to add to it. If we want to take action, we not only need to find what breaks our hearts, we also need to seek and nurture friendships. They open our minds, nourish our souls and sustain us.
Why friendship needs to underpin our action
Talking across the divide
In this time of growing division, my encounters with people who have radically different beliefs to mine are few and far between. My circles are becoming the classic echo chamber of familiar news stories. I am scared that in another ten years' time these conversations won't just be uncomfortable, talking across the divide might be impossible.
Talking across the divide
Quaker protest amidst new police powers
For centuries there have been Quakers whose faith has led them to take public actions, even when these are unpopular or illegal. The ability to witness is for many an important expression of Quaker religion.
Quaker protest amidst new police powers
5 ways to witness for peace
We have all watched in horror as thousands of civilians are killed and displaced in Gaza, in response to the atrocious attacks by Hamas in Israel on 7 October. As Quakers in Britain we have felt compelled to speak out and take action and Friends across the country have too.
5 ways to witness for peace
The contradictions at the heart of COP28
In the final plenary of the 28th Conference of Parties, after COP28 President Sultan Al-Jaber gavelled the decision text for the first Global Stocktake of climate action, Diego Pacheco, representing Bolivia, succinctly stated the contradictory stances of developed countries.
The contradictions at the heart of COP28
Witnessing for peace at Yearly Meeting
There are 110 armed conflicts currently happening across the world. Each will have its victims – the combatants, civilians, families, children, plus the impact on the economic, emotional and cultural life of the countries at war. Britain is not at war, but we too can see the effects of money spent on arms and of a mindset that war is a valid way of achieving aims.
Witnessing for peace at Yearly Meeting
Stifling dissent: why the erosion of protest rights should worry us all
"Respect the laws of the state but let your first loyalty be to God's purposes. If you feel impelled by strong conviction to break the law, search your conscience deeply. Ask your meeting for the prayerful support which will give you strength as a right way becomes clear." – Advices & queries 35
Stifling dissent: why the erosion of protest rights should worry us all
How to read the Bible like a Quaker
Quakerism was born during the scientific revolution, growing up alongside such innovations as the microscope, telescope and barometer.
How to read the Bible like a Quaker