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Facing power and privilege

Updated 27 May 2019

A 1,200 strong gathering of Quakers in London has shared their hopes and fears about the plight of the planet and how power and privilege prevent effective work for justice.

Facing power and privilege

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What does climate breakdown have to do with our work on migration?

Updated 16 May 2019

Much of our current political discourse engages with climate change and migration each in isolation. This deflects the necessary conversations around power, distribution of resources and justice. It also divides our efforts around creating a peaceful and just world.

What does climate breakdown have to do with our work on migration?

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Policies and procedures

Updated 21 March 2019

Events and activities procedures and guidance, event aims and intended outcomes pdf

Events-and-activities-procedures-and-guidance-12-Event-aims-and-intended-outcomes.pdf

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4 things Quakers are learning about inclusion and diversity

Updated 6 March 2019

Early in 2019 Quakers from all over Britain gathered at Woodbrooke, the Quaker study centre, to explore diversity and inclusion. Framed in Quaker worship, the talks and sessions looked at race, gender and class in particular. Here are some of the key things I took away from the gathering.

4 things Quakers are learning about inclusion and diversity

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Policies and procedures

Updated 20 December 2018

These guidelines seek to enable those planning and facilitating BYM events for Children and Young People to plan games and activities that are appropriate for the group.

Events-and-activities-procedures-and-guidance-16-Appropriate-games-and-activities.pdf

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Quakers call for bold national climate policy

Updated 11 October 2018

Quakers in Britain and Friends World Committee for Consultation are today (8 October) bringing together faith leaders and representatives from the Buddhist, Brahma Kumaris, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim and Quaker communities for an interfaith celebration of sustainable living. They are meeting as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C delivers a sharp message that the world must act now to avoid climate catastrophe. .

Quakers call for bold national climate policy

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Sowing seeds for a Quaker new economy

Updated 7 September 2018

In 2015, dozens of Quakers from around the country contributed to the creation of 10 principles for an new economy rooted in Quaker values of equality, truth, simplicity and peace.

Sowing seeds for a new economy

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Policies and procedures

Updated 28 August 2018

Consent and information form for children and young people's events. 2018 version.

Events-and-activities-procedures-and-guidance-10-Consent-and-information-form-2018.pdf

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Quakers reimagine the economic system

Updated 17 July 2018

Young adult Quakers came together this week with a common desire for a new economic system that is fairer, more sustainable and resilient. They call for urgent change and a system more focused on wellbeing and the common good.

Quaker reimagine the economy