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Listening for the truth
14 July 2017
Today, two staff members are setting off from Friends House to see the work of peacebuilders in Africa.
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Nuclear weapons ban treaty adopted
7 July 2017
A treaty to rid the world of nuclear weapons was formally adopted today at the United Nations.
Quaker observers hailed the historic treaty as a huge step, saying such weapons of mass destruction should be illegal and unacceptable.
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Quakers condemn all acts of violence
19 June 2017
In the light of recent tragedies, Quakers in Britain again recognise the continuing imperative to listen, to build bridges and to further pursue our common humanity, one with another.
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Talks edge towards a nuclear-free world
15 June 2017
There are high expectations that historic talks at the United Nations in New York will lead to a world free of nuclear weapons. Tim Wallis, Peace and Disarmament Programme Manager, is observing and reports here his daily highlights.
A decision is expected by Friday lunchtime, EDT (maybe 6pm GMT).
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Judicial review examines right to ethical investments (updated 22 June)
14 June 2017
Quakers in Britain are supporting a judicial review being brought today (Wednesday 14 June) before the UK courts against the government's controversial new guidance banning local councils from making ethical choices in their pensions investments.
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Welcoming new MPs
9 June 2017
One of the newly elected MPs in the hung parliament will give a keynote address next month at Quakers' Yearly Meeting Gathering.