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Putting peace on the careers agenda

Updated 9 August 2017

When Gill Alcock realised her daughter's school was hosting military themed activities, she started looking for opportunities to promote peace.

Putting peace careers on the agenda

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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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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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Twenty years on: reflecting on 11 September attacks

Updated 11 September 2021

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

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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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Quaker composer premieres new choral work exploring shadow of torture

Updated 4 February 2025

Leading composer Sally Beamish's new work, 'A Knock on the Door', uses two choirs representing detainees and interrogators, to explore how torture damages all involved.

Quaker composer premieres new choral work exploring shadow of torture

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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 and others say government’s public position on weapons licences to Israel at odds with what it has admitted in litigation

Updated 4 February 2025

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