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My daughter’s conscientious objection

Updated 15 September 2016

A Quaker parent, and school governor, reflects on a painful struggle with their 10 year-old daughter's primary school.

Challenging militarism: A 10 year-old's conscientious objection

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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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Quakers urge action to halt demolitions in occupied West Bank

Updated 26 August 2015

Quaker Peace & Social Witness and EAPPI UK and Ireland signed the following statement. Take action by writing to your MP asking them to raise these concerns with the government.

Quakers urge action to halt demolitions in occupied West Bank

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Quakers caution against scrapping the Human Rights Act

Updated 10 December 2016

To mark Human Rights Day on 10 December, Quakers in Britain have sent a plea to the Prime Minister to drop the government's commitment to 'scrap' the Human Rights Act. This move signifies their centuries-long history of standing up for human rights and for working for peace and justice.

Don't scrap the Human Rights Act

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Congratulating ICAN on Nobel Peace Prize

Updated 8 December 2017

The 2017 Nobel Peace Prize will be presented this weekend to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. ICAN is a coalition that includes Quaker Peace & Social Witness.

Congratulating ICAN on Nobel Peace Prize

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Standing up for human rights

Updated 10 December 2017

Amid great constitutional change and uncertainty and on UN Human Rights Day, Quakers in Britain are joining more than 140 civil society groups in an open letter to the prime minister. They are seeking commitment to “stand firm on universal human rights standards as the foundation of a forward-looking UK".

Standing up for human rights

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Marking the Nobel Peace Prize anniversary

Updated 11 December 2017

This week marks the 70th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to Friends Service Council and American Friends Service Committee, representing British and Americans Quakers.

Marking the Nobel Peace Prize anniversary

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Peace activists cleared of obstructing arms fair

Updated 8 February 2018

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

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New government must protect human rights

Updated 18 December 2019

In the run-up to the general election and on global Human Rights Day (today, 10 December) Quakers in Britain have joined more than 100 civil society groups to urge all party leaders to commit to protecting universal human rights.

New government must protect human rights

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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