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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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Pensions Minister advises: 'cajole' fossil fuel giants

Updated 4 August 2020

More than 70 civil society leaders, including MPs, have heavily criticised Pensions Minister Guy Opperman MP, for writing in the Telegraph that UK pension funds should not divest from fossil fuels

Civil society leaders reject Pensions Minister's advice to 'cajole' fossil fuel giants

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Bookings to open for Quaker Gathering

Updated 17 May 2021

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

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Quakers celebrate the courage of nuclear-ban nations

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers have joined over 100 faith groups, calling on states to ban nuclear weapons and upholding the 65 who already have.

Quakers celebrate the courage of nuclear-ban nations

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Quakers celebrate life of philanthropist and Kindertransport passenger Alfred Bader

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers and others gathered to commemorate the 100th birthday of scientist and philanthropist Alfred Bader at Friends House last weekend.

Quakers celebrate life of philanthropist and Kindertransport passenger Alfred Bader

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Poignant ceremony marks International Conscientious Objectors’ Day

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers and others marked International Conscientious Objectors' Day on 15 May at the annual ceremony of remembrance in Tavistock Square.

Poignant ceremony marks International Conscientious Objectors’ Day

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Joint statement on International Court of Justice orders on Gaza

Updated 4 February 2025

Quakers in Britain has joined 21 other charities calling on the UK government to ensure Israel complies with its obligations under international law, including immediately halting its military offensive in Rafah.

Joint statement on International Court of Justice orders on Gaza

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OpenLearn launches first peace education course

Updated 4 February 2025

The Open University (OU) is offering a peace education course for the first time, thanks to a partnership between OU staff and Quakers in Britain.

OpenLearn launches first peace education course

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Remembrance: why it matters

Updated 11 December 2022

As we enter the time of year when Britain again bows its head on Remembrance Sunday, let us look at why it is important to remember and celebrate the alternative stories.

Remembrance: why it matters