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May 1, 2020

Quakers welcome Supreme Court appeal ruling on ethical investments

Quakers continue to campaign against the government’s attempts to ban ethical investment policies.
April 30, 2020

Tap youth talent to tackle COVID-19 crisis and beyond, says UN chief

Even amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries must do more to harness the talents of young people to address the crisis and its aftermath, the UN Secretary-General told the Security Council.
January 17, 2020

Bishops call for application of international law in Israel and Palestine

Bishops from across Europe and North America have called on their governments to insist on the application of international law in Israel and Palestine.
January 11, 2020

British Quakers join calls for de-escalation of US-Iran tension

Quakers in Britain have called for a peaceful resolution to tensions between the United States, Iran and other countries.
December 18, 2019

Quakers challenge new government on top priorities

Quakers in Britain have responded to the outcome of the general election by challenging the new government to make progress on key priorities.
April 10, 2019

Guilty verdict against Hong Kong protest leaders a 'crushing blow'

Amnesty says the Hong Kong government is increasingly using prosecutions as a political tool to target peaceful activists.
April 1, 2018

WCC decries violence on Israel-Palestinian border

After at least 17 Palestinians were killed and more than 1,400 injured by Israeli fire at the Gaza border as Palestinians observed a national day of mourning on 31 March 2018.
September 5, 2017

Quakers in Britain say 'no' to the London arms fair

Quakers are travelling from across Britain to support a week of nonviolent, prayerful action at the Defence and Security Equipment International arms fair in East London from 5-11 September 2017. There will be meetings for worship and silent, candle-lit vigils, in solidarity with victims of the arms trade.
August 16, 2017

Charlottesville churches unite to show the power of love over hate

On Saturday, 12 August 2917 in Charlottesville, Virginia, one woman died and 19 others were injured when a man who, after rallying with white supremacist groups, rammed his car into a crowd. Earlier in the day, two law enforcement officers lost their lives when their helicopter crashed as they patrolled the gathering crowds.
June 4, 2017

Pacifists cheer Methodist minister ahead of trial for criminal damage

The Rev Dan Woodhouse has said he was acting on his pacifist principles when he attempted to disarm a warplane bound for Saudi Arabia.