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Candle-lit vigil for imprisoned Quaker climate activist
14 January 2025
Hundreds of Quakers and supporters braved freezing temperatures to bear witness to the courage of imprisoned climate activist Gaie Delap on her 78th birthday.
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“Put climate plans into action” Quakers urge Scottish government
9 January 2025
On MSPs' first day back in 2025, Quakers joined other members of Scotland's climate coalition to call on them to implement fast and fair climate action.
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OpenLearn launches first peace education course
8 January 2025
The Open University (OU) is offering a peace education course for the first time, thanks to a partnership between OU staff and Quakers in Britain.
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Quaker-Led Mediation Scheme Honoured in Parliament
17 December 2024
Children trained as mediators by a Quaker charity have won a national award at a ceremony in Parliament.
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Quakers worldwide leave X over harmful content
16 December 2024
Quakers in Britain are joining other Quaker bodies across the world in disengaging from the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, on 16 December.
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Quaker grandmother’s prison recall sparks rights concerns
10 December 2024
On Human Rights Day, concerns over the erosion of fundamental freedoms were highlighted by the recall to prison of a 77-year-old Quaker grandmother.