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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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Coalition stands up for rights of Palestinian people
14 May 2021
Amid escalating violence in Israel and occupied Palestine, Quakers in Britain are among a coalition of UK charities, human rights and faith organisations speaking up for the rights of Palestinian people.
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Quakers reject New Plan for Immigration
10 May 2021
Quakers in Britain and the Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network (QARN) have criticised the government's immigration plans.
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Supporting charities' right to campaign
9 May 2021
Quakers in Britain are supporting the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO), defending charities' right to campaign.
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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.
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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.