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Standing up for human rights
10 December 2017
Amid great constitutional change and uncertainty and on UN Human Rights Day, Quakers in Britain are joining more than 140 civil society groups in an open letter to the prime minister. They are seeking commitment to “stand firm on universal human rights standards as the foundation of a forward-looking UK".
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Quakers condemn US recognition of Jerusalem
6 December 2017
Quakers in Britain have made this statement responding to the announcement from the president of the United States concerning Jerusalem.
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Climate activists say 1.5° to stay alive
21 November 2017
Quakers in Britain are calling on the government to face up to the UK's full obligations to tackle climate change.
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Budget call: end austerity now
20 November 2017
Ahead of this year's budget on Wednesday, CLASS think tank is writing an Open Letter to the government, demanding the end to austerity. Quakers in Britain are supporting the letter.
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Wearing poppies in hope and remembrance
3 November 2017
In these sombre days of Remembrance, many wear red or white poppies. Some wear both together.
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Peace activists found not guilty of criminal damage
26 October 2017
Two young peace campaigners were found not guilty today of criminal damage.