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Straight, not narrow: John Lampen addresses some misconceptions over the Peace Testimony
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
The ones who are forgotten on Remembrance Day
It's said that truth is the first victim of war. If that's so, then close on truth's heels is a second victim: the right not to take part in it.
The ones who are forgotten on Remembrance Day
Remembering Srebrenica: 30 years on
Friday 11 July 2025 will mark 30 years since the massacre at Srebrenica, when over 8,000 Bosniak (Bosnian Muslim) men, and boys over 12, were murdered in the town in the worst single event of the Bosnian civil war of 1992–1995. Churches have come together to organise events to mark this anniversary, and we encourage Quakers to support them.
Remembering Srebrenica: 30 years on
Faith based witness is needed more than ever, and there is plenty to get involved in
Over the last few months Quakers in Britain staff have been hearing from many Quakers concerned about the crackdown on dissent. Most are outraged; some are resigned, others scared. Many more want to do something but are confused about what is and isn't 'permissible' in a rapidly changing context.
Faith-based witness is needed more than ever, and there is plenty to get involved in
How the DSEI arms fair fuels wars and repression
Past events have showcased illegal leg irons, waist chains and electric batons as well as internationally banned cluster bombs.
How the DSEI arms fair fuels wars and repression
Why are Quakers always at protests?
Student Christian Movement (SCM) staff member Phoebe says "if she ever needs anything/feels worried at a protest, she always looks for a lesbian or a Quaker to help her out" (according to their Facebook post).
Why are Quakers always at protests?
Responding to the current situation in Israel and Palestine
Global Christian Leaders' letter about Gaza to the Prime Minster and the Foreign Secretary 30 November 2023
letter-to-pm-global-christian-letter-gaza-2023-11-30.pdf
Quaker concerns
Global Christian Leaders' letter about Gaza to the Prime Minster and the Foreign Secretary 30 November 2023
letter-to-pm-global-christian-letter-gaza-2023-11-30.pdf
Quaker concerns
Minister letter ‘Call to Act on Gaza Genocide’ (PDF) sent to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The same letter was sent to Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds and Secretary of State for Defence John Healey.
gaza-genocide-letter-to-keir-starmer-june-2025.pdf
Quaker concerns
UK charities outline key steps the UK Government must take in its first 100 days to address the catastrophe in Gaza, in light of potential genocide (PDF)
public-statement-uk-charities-key-step-new-government-must-take-first-100-days-address-gaza-catastrophe.pdf