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Quaker statement on Ukraine
Quakers in Britain urge all sides to engage in urgent de-escalation and commit to resolving the stand-off over Ukraine peacefully.
Quaker statement on Ukraine
Quakers call for de-escalation in Ukraine-Russia conflict
Even at this late stage, where an intensification of violence seems increasingly likely, Quakers in Britain call on all parties to the Ukraine-Russia conflict to redouble their efforts to build peace.
Quakers call for de-escalation in Ukraine-Russia conflict
British schools recognised for peace work as war continues in Ukraine
School peer mediators trained by a Quaker-rooted charity were recognised for their work in resolving conflicts at the National Mediation Awards in Parliament on 8 December.
British schools recognised for peace work
Marking a year of war in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine reaches its first anniversary, Quakers mourn the loss of life, devastation and suffering and continue to call for a cessation of fighting, for Russian withdrawal and for all parties to observe international law.
Marking a year of war in Ukraine
Stop persecuting conscientious objectors in Russia and Ukraine, Quakers say
Quakers in Britain have joined other faith and civil society groups calling on the Russian and Ukrainian governments to respect the rights of conscientious objectors.
Stop persecuting conscientious objectors in Russia and Ukraine, Quakers say
Ukrainian Quaker calls for human rights reforms after detention
A Ukrainian Quaker who was beaten, dragged by his feet and pepper-sprayed multiple times during two days of unlawful detention has called on authorities to introduce sweeping protections for conscientious objectors.
Ukrainian Quaker calls for human rights reforms after detention
Talks edge towards a nuclear-free world
There are high expectations that historic talks at the United Nations in New York will lead to a world free of nuclear weapons. Tim Wallis, Peace and Disarmament Programme Manager, is observing and reports here his daily highlights. A decision is expected by Friday lunchtime, EDT (maybe 6pm GMT).
Updated: Talks begin towards a nuclear-free world
Quakers in Britain condemn attack and call for end to fighting
Quakers in Britain strongly condemn the attack on Ukraine. It is a grave development for humanity, and a violation of international law, including the Charter of the United Nations.
Quakers in Britain condemn attack on Ukraine and call for end to fighting
Quakers call on chancellor to rule out new UK oil and gas developments
Paul Parker, Recording Clerk of Quakers in Britain, joined senior Christian leaders this week in writing to Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak urging them not to resort to new UK oil and gas works as Britain moves away from Russian energy.
Quakers call on chancellor to rule out new UK oil and gas developments
Peace Education teaching pack awarded major prize
A Peace Education Network teaching pack, designed and produced by Quakers in Britain, has been chosen by teachers for a major award.
Peace Education teaching pack awarded major prize