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A place for insight, analysis and action.
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7 December 2022
Building hope for a peaceful world
by Maisa Monteiro
Maísa Monteiro and Ellis Brooks reflect on the work that inspired this year's contributions pack.
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10 November 2022
Pacifism and conscientious objection in UK children’s literature
by Rosemary Rich
With so many children's books about war, how many share an alternative narrative? Rosemary Rich suggests six books that explore a pacifist perspective.
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26 September 2022
How our family was welcomed into meeting
by Ruth Wilde
For Quaker Week, Ruth Wilde shares how her Quaker community has supported her family at different times.
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5 April 2022
Communities of belonging: supporting young refugees in Bristol
by Kirsty Philbrick
Kirsty Philbrick shares how Welcome Youth Sessions have been supporting young refugees in Bristol.
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8 March 2022
From the white board to the silver screen – filming peace education in the classroom
by Isabel Cartwright
Isabel Cartwright introduces a new series of short films on building peace in schools.
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24 November 2021
Our shared world won't wait
by Ellis Brooks
Ellis Brooks explains why educators are teaching climate justice and promoting active citizenship while those in power drag their feet.
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17 March 2021
How young can elders be?
by Oliver Robertson
Oliver Robertson reflects on the roles children play in meeting for worship, and asks whether adults need to get out of the way.
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11 February 2021
Protecting the most vulnerable among us
by Juliet Prager
Juliet Prager shares why safeguarding is important in a Quaker setting.
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17 December 2020
Post-pandemic peace in the classroom
by Isabel Cartwright
Isabel Cartwright outlines how keeping peace on the curriculum means we can build back better in our schools.
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8 October 2020
9 voices the Department for Education would ban from schools
by Ellis Brooks
Ellis Brooks questions new guidance for English schools that silences discussion of capitalism and breaking unjust laws.
