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Marking the Nobel Peace Prize anniversary
11 December 2017
This week marks the 70th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to Friends Service Council and American Friends Service Committee, representing British and Americans Quakers.
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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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Congratulating ICAN on Nobel Peace Prize
8 December 2017
The 2017 Nobel Peace Prize will be presented this weekend to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. ICAN is a coalition that includes Quaker Peace & Social Witness.
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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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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.