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Quakers save lives, not take lives
This week Quakers are marking the anniversary of the devastation wrought on Hiroshima and Nagasaki by World War II nuclear bombs. One hundred years ago Quakers were on a different battlefield, among courageous conscientious objectors rescuing the dying and wounded at the Somme, one of the bloodiest battles in World War I.
Quakers save lives, not take lives
Army increases recruitment of minors
New figures out this week show that 24 per cent of British Army recruits are child soldiers. This is despite public opposition from Quakers and many others who are campaigning to raise the age of enlistment.
Army increases recruitment of minors
Peace activists cleared of obstructing arms fair
Peace activists have been found not guilty of charges arising from blockading the world's largest arms fair held last year by Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) in East London.
Peace activists cleared of obstructing arms fair
Quakers join call urging UK government to support UN Gaza inquiry
Shocking violence suffered by Palestinians on the Gaza border in recent months has left 112 Palestinians dead and more than 13,300 injured. The UN Human Rights Council voted recently to establish an independent Commission of Inquiry. However, the UK government abstained. Quakers are appalled.
Quakers join call urging UK government to support UN Gaza inquiry
Quiet simplicity of meeting houses celebrated
When Quakers built Hertford Meeting House in 1670 they were more likely to be persecuted than praised for their style of building. This week it is one of 17 Quaker meeting houses to be listed or upgraded and preserved for the nation by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on the advice of Historic England.
Quiet simplicity of meeting houses celebrated
Arrests as arms fair set-up is delayed
Many hundreds of Quakers were among people of faith who for nine hours brought to a halt the set-up in London of one of the world's largest arms fairs.
Arrests as arms fair set-up is delayed
Bookings to open for Quaker Gathering
This summer, Quakers across Britain are set to explore a three-week festival of their faith. An adventurous Yearly Meeting Gathering will be online, with worship and sessions for all ages.
Bookings to open for Quaker Gathering
Twenty years on: reflecting on 11 September attacks
Twenty years ago a horrific set of terrorist attacks took place in the United States, killing and wounding thousands of people.
Twenty years on: reflecting on 11 September attacks
Major UN Committee calls for end to UK military recruitment of children
United Nations child rights experts have called on the UK to stop recruiting children into the armed forces.
Major UN Committee calls for end to UK military recruitment of children
Quakers and others say government’s public position on weapons licences to Israel at odds with what it has admitted in litigation
The government must suspend arms transfers to Israel instead of stating that it has provided no lethal or military equipment, Quakers and others warned this week.
Quakers and others say government’s public position on weapons licences to Israel at odds with what it has admitted in litigation