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Press contact: Cato Pedder | Tel: 020 7663 1138 | Mob: 07958 009703 | Email: media@quaker.org.uk | @MediaQuaker
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Child Sexual Abuse Report: faith bodies are failing children
2 September 2021
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) is providing space for victims and survivors of sexual abuse to speak of their horrific experience, of lives ruined and health destroyed. Their experience informed the investigation into child protection in religious organisations and settings. Quakers in Britain welcome the investigation report which has been published today by The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA).
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Exploring the difference we can make in the world as young Quakers
16 June 2021
Young Quakers are eagerly looking forward to online Yearly Meeting Gathering next month.
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Bookings to open for Quaker Gathering
17 May 2021
This summer, Quakers across Britain are set to explore a three-week festival of their faith. An adventurous Yearly Meeting Gathering will be online, with worship and sessions for all ages.
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Yearly Meeting Gathering − “For our comfort and discomfort”
14 April 2021
Quakers in Britain are planning their Yearly Meeting Gathering 2021 to nurture and inspire the Quaker community, saying “In these extraordinary and challenging times, we have seen that it is possible to make changes in our way of life. We have hope. We trust the leadings of love and truth will come right."
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Concerns over safeguarding spark review
11 February 2021
Experienced Safeguarding consultants have thoroughly reviewed historic safeguarding folders held by Quakers in Britain and have concluded there are no high-risk cases needing further investigation.
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Scotland is first UK country to ban smacking
10 November 2020
Quakers in Britain welcome the ban on parents smacking their children which has become law in Scotland. This is the first nation in the UK to outlaw physical punishment of under-16s. Quakers value all moves to decrease violence in society.