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Press contact: Anne van Staveren | Tel: 020 7663 1048 | Mob: 07958 009703 | Email: annev@quaker.org.uk | @mediaquaker
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.