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A place for insight, analysis and action.
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9 March 2022
Faithfully maintaining our testimony against war
by Oliver Robertson
On 6 March the national, representative Quaker body, Meeting for Sufferings, gathered in worship. Oliver Robertson shared this prepared ministry on the complex web of issues as major armed conflict has arisen again in Europe.
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8 March 2022
From the white board to the silver screen – filming peace education in the classroom
by Isabel Cartwright
Isabel Cartwright introduces a new series of short films on building peace in schools.
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17 February 2022
Military stand-off over Ukraine: 5 things you can do
by Daniel Jakopovich
Daniel Jakopovich outlines five things you can do to advocate peaceful approaches to the conflict.
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19 January 2022
One Day: Holocaust Memorial Day 2022
by Oliver Robertson
Oliver Robertson reflects on the memorial day theme and the long term work needed to learn the lessons of the Holocaust.
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24 November 2021
Our shared world won't wait
by Ellis Brooks
Ellis Brooks explains why educators are teaching climate justice and promoting active citizenship while those in power drag their feet.
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9 September 2021
Witnessing against the arms trade at DSEI
by Quaker Roots
Every two years one of the world's largest arms fairs comes to London. Ann Bettys from Quaker Roots outlines the Quaker action taking place against it.
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24 June 2021
Rebuilding society through peacemaking and disarmament
by Daniel Jakopovich
Daniel Jakopovich discusses the urgent need to rethink militarist priorities in order to build back better after the pandemic.
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10 June 2021
6 actions you can take for Palestine and Israel
by EAPPI UK & Ireland
The Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel suggest some simple actions to take in solidarity with people in Palestine and Israel and to help ensure a lasting peace.
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22 April 2021
What's wrong with the Armed Forces Bill?
by Ellis Brooks
Ellis Brooks outlines the key Quaker concerns about the Armed Forces Bill, including under-18 recruitment and Armed Forces Covenants.
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8 March 2021
Why the nuclear debate must uplift women’s voices
by Joe Jukes
Joe Jukes from CND Peace Education discusses women's involvement and explores why justice is central to the nuclear debate.