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• Responding to the Prime Minister on the International Criminal Court investigation into occupied Palestine

  15 April 2021

  Quakers in Britain have joined UK charities' response to the Prime Minister's statement on the International Criminal Court's investigation into alleged grave crimes committed in occupied Palestine.

• Rowntree Society report explores historic slavery connections

  15 April 2021

  A research project set up by The Rowntree Society into global supply chains has revealed histories of slavery, forced labour, colonialism and racial injustice.

• Yearly Meeting Gathering − “For our comfort and discomfort”

  14 April 2021

  Quakers in Britain are planning their Yearly Meeting Gathering 2021 to nurture and inspire the Quaker community, saying “In these extraordinary and challenging times, we have seen that it is possible to make changes in our way of life. We have hope. We trust the leadings of love and truth will come right."

• Quakers influence Overseas Operations Bill

  14 April 2021

  Quakers and other campaigners have persuaded members of the House of Lords to vote for a key change to the Overseas Operations Bill.

• One step to tackle racism

  10 April 2021

  In a step towards becoming an actively anti-racist church, Quakers will cease to name a room in their London offices after William Penn.

• Churches and charities warn government to act now to prevent more harm from gambling

  26 March 2021

  Quaker Action on Alcohol and Drugs (QAAD) has joined Churches and charities to urge the UK government to act decisively and urgently in tackling the harm caused by gambling.

• Quakers join National Day of Reflection

  22 March 2021

  Quakers are among many religious leaders inviting the public to join them on Tuesday 23 March in a national day to remember those who have died from any cause during the pandemic and to show support for everyone who has been bereaved.

  
  

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