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Quakers host two survivors of atomic bombing of Japan in 1945
5 June 2024
Nagasaki must be the last city in the world to ever experience an atomic bomb, two survivors of the bombings of Japan by the USA told a gathering in Friends House, London, last weekend.
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Joint statement on International Court of Justice orders on Gaza
29 May 2024
Quakers in Britain has joined 21 other charities calling on the UK government to ensure Israel complies with its obligations under international law, including immediately halting its military offensive in Rafah.
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Quaker work on conflict minerals reaches UK parliament
23 May 2024
Help ensure the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) benefit from the minerals mined in their own country, Quakers urged in parliament last week.
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Quakers challenge militarised responses to climate change
21 May 2024
The UK government must prioritise global security over narrow national interests, Quakers in Britain have urged in evidence to a parliamentary enquiry.
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Scottish faith leaders unite for climate action
15 May 2024
Quakers in Scotland gathered with 30 others, including faith leaders, scientists, and conservationists last week to collectively declaring the moral and scientific imperative to tackle the climate crisis.
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Poignant ceremony marks International Conscientious Objectors’ Day
15 May 2024
Quakers and others marked International Conscientious Objectors' Day on 15 May at the annual ceremony of remembrance in Tavistock Square.