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Quakers call for de-escalation in Ukraine-Russia conflict
22 February 2022
Even at this late stage, where an intensification of violence seems increasingly likely, Quakers in Britain call on all parties to the Ukraine-Russia conflict to redouble their efforts to build peace.
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Yearly Meeting open for bookings
10 February 2022
Bookings are now open for Quakers in Britain's annual gathering, taking place on 27–30 May 2022.
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Yearly Meeting to focus on faith, community and action
27 January 2022
Quakers in Britain's annual gathering will take place on 27–30 May 2022 with a focus on 'faith, community and action'.
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Quaker statement on Ukraine
25 January 2022
Quakers in Britain urge all sides to engage in urgent de-escalation and commit to resolving the stand-off over Ukraine peacefully.
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Success in the Lords on protecting the right to protest
18 January 2022
Last night the Government suffered a series of defeats in the House of Lords over its Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. As part of the Police Bill Alliance, Quakers call on MPs to uphold these changes to the draconian bill which risks destroying people's right to protest.
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Faith groups urge Lords to change Policing Bill
12 January 2022
Quakers in Britain have convened a joint faith and belief letter to members of the House of Lords ahead of a crucial debate on the Policing Bill.