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Hosting an open-house peace event during Armed Forces Day

Updated 27 August 2019

In 2019, Salisbury city hosted a three-day celebration of all things military. Kathrine Sealey shares how local Quakers provided a peaceful counterpoint.

Hosting an open-house peace event during Armed Forces Day

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Army increases recruitment of minors

Updated 1 December 2016

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

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Swarthmore Lecture moves online

Updated 2 August 2020

The 2020 Swarthmore Lecture, part of the work of Woodbrooke and a key feature in the life of Quakers in Britain, will be delivered online on Saturday by social scientist, writer and broadcaster, Tom Shakespeare.

Swarthmore Lecture moves online

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"Our faith does not permit us to stand by": Quakers' statement ahead of COP26

Updated 27 October 2021

Quakers in Britain are calling for just solutions to the climate crisis and encouraging Friends to join the global day of action on Saturday 6 November, in a statement published in advance of the UN COP26 climate negotiations.

Our faith does not permit us to stand by - Quakers' statement ahead of COP26

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Don’t recruit children, Quakers say, amid reports of sexual assault at a military training centre

Updated 4 February 2025

Nine rapes were reported to the police at Harrogate's Army Foundation College last year, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request has shown.

Don’t recruit children, Quakers say, amid reports of sexual assault at a military training centre

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Trident not only immoral but expensive waste, Quakers say after failed test

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers have reiterated their concerns over the immoral Trident missile system after reports emerged of another failed test.

Trident not only immoral but expensive waste, Quakers say after failed test

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Quakers urge full ban on UK arms exports to Israel

Updated 4 February 2025

The government's suspension of some arms exports is a welcome recognition of the clear risk that Israel is using UK arms to violate international humanitarian law, but does not go nearly far enough, Quakers in Britain said.

Quakers urge full ban on UK arms exports to Israel

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6 things we can learn from African peace activists about movement building

Updated 17 February 2020

What do we need to build a movement for social change? It's a question we should all ask ourselves if we are going to create the kind of society we wish to see. It's also something that African colleagues consider on a daily basis as they support local communities to take action for social change.

6 things we can learn from African peace activists about movement building

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Syria: 6 things you can do

Updated 19 April 2018

In recent weeks my mind has been occupied with thoughts of Syria. I have spent a lot of time reading the reactions of Syrian activists in the diaspora to the launch of airstrikes, and listening to what my Syrian friends thought, many of whom still have family living there. For those of us not directly impacted by the conflict, and who haven't experienced the unimaginable suffering and loss as a result, what can we do?

Syria: 6 things you can do

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9 voices the Department for Education would ban from schools

Updated 8 October 2020

Recent Department for Education guidance tells headteachers in England to ensure external organisations, speakers and resources do not take "extremist" stances. These include a stated desire to abolish capitalism and "a failure to condemn illegal activities done in support of their cause". The guidance also bans "victim narratives that are harmful to British society".

9 voices the Department for Education would ban from schools