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• Quakers appalled by Human Rights Act "overhaul"

  15 December 2021

  We are appalled by government plans to weaken the Human Rights Act. We believe the proposals are unnecessary and will undermine all our rights.

• Quakers join Human Rights Day call to action

  10 December 2021

  As the UK takes part in President Biden's Summit for Democracy on 9–10 December, Quakers in Britain have joined over 150 groups in writing an open letter to the Prime Minister, challenging him to secure our Human Rights Act and safeguard human rights and democratic accountability here at home.

• Quaker agency heads urge Quakers to be both humble and bold

  9 December 2021

  The heads of seven international Quaker organisations met over three days this week. They shared ideas on Quaker concerns over climate justice, peacebuilding and dismantling institutional oppression.

• Quakers back ban on conversion therapy

  8 December 2021

  Quakers in Britain and the Quaker Gender and Sexual Diversity Community (QGSDC) have expressed strong support for a ban on so-called conversion therapy. They shared their views in a joint response to a government consultation on the issue.

• Strengthening Quaker work around the world

  2 December 2021

  Next week the Heads of Quaker Agencies will be gathering, partly in London and partly online at the invitation of Quakers in Britain. We hope to build connections, explore deeper collaborations, and strengthen Quaker work around the world as a single, shared endeavour. This will help us work faithfully together to build a world in which Quaker values can flourish.

• Quakers in Britain team wins award for COVID-safe service

  23 November 2021

  The hospitality team at the London offices of Quakers in Britain have won an award for the COVID-safe service they delivered over the last year. At the London Venue and Catering Awards 2021, the team topped the category for 'Best Client Support During COVID-19'.

• Quakers in Britain statement on COP26 outcomes

  15 November 2021

  As COP26 concluded, Quakers in Britain made this statement.

  “COP26 has delivered tiny steps forward when giant leaps are needed.

  “This is particularly unjust for people in the Global South who are feeling the first and worst impacts of the climate crisis, despite being least responsible for causing it.

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