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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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Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Updated 17 February 2020

Around the world this week, ceremonies will mark the anniversaries of the first atomic bombs dropped in Japan in 1945. Quakers will be among those remembering lives lost.

Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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Call for government rethink on punitive education

Updated 30 August 2019

Quakers in Britain are challenging government plans which could emphasise punishments in Britain's classrooms. Instead, Quakers urge a restorative approach, saying that head teachers cannot simply force peace on schools; they need to equip children and young people to be peacemakers.

Call for government rethink on education

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Moved by faith to stop global arms fair

Updated 1 September 2019

This week the global arms trade comes to London. At DSEI, arms companies sell weapons of death and destruction, repression and injustice, to military delegations. Thousands of protestors, including hundreds of Quakers, will be there, to stop the arms fair.

Moved by faith to stop global arms fair

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Arrests as arms fair set-up is delayed

Updated 5 September 2019

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

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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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Quaker school student held by Israeli military released under house arrest

Updated 4 February 2025

A 16-year-old student at a Quaker school in Palestine has been released under house arrest after 40 days in prison.

Quaker school student held by Israeli military released under house arrest

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Major UN Committee calls for end to UK military recruitment of children

Updated 4 February 2025

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