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Church leaders call for unity ahead of Brexit
24 January 2020
Quakers in Britain have joined other British churches in calling for communities to come together as the UK prepares to leave the European Union on 31 January.
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War is not the answer
8 January 2020
Amid growing threats to global security, Quakers in Britain have called for a peaceful resolution to tensions between the United States, Iran and other countries.
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Quakers challenge new government on top priorities
16 December 2019
A call to focus on criminal justice, climate justice, migrant rights, and international relations.
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New government must protect human rights
10 December 2019
In the run-up to the general election and on global Human Rights Day (today, 10 December) Quakers in Britain have joined more than 100 civil society groups to urge all party leaders to commit to protecting universal human rights.
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Quakers call for debt relief for countries hit by climate chaos
29 November 2019
Quakers in Britain have co-authored a letter published in The Times today, calling for finance and debt relief for global south countries hit by climate-related disasters.
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Quakers condemn irresponsible US announcement on Israeli settlements
19 November 2019
Following the announcement this week from US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo on Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land, Quakers in Britain have repeated their view that the settlements are a serious obstacle to peace.