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Reparations for slavery
Quakers acted on their commitment to anti-racism this year with a historic decision to make reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. The agreement, made at Yearly Meeting in May, followed an earlier announcement to rename the William Penn room at Friends House after abolitionist Benjamin Lay. The new name was...
Quakers address COP27 on climate
Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) was invited to address negotiators representing over sixty-eight countries, and all civil society constituencies, at COP27 in Egypt last month.
Schools recognised for peace work
School mediators trained by a Quaker-rooted charity were recognised for their work in resolving conflicts at the National Mediation Awards in Parliament this month.
Quaker speaks on human rights in Russia
Friends discussed how they could support human rights defenders in Russia this month.
Friends mark Human Rights Day
Quakers marked Human Rights Day this month by calling on the UK government to protect the Human Rights Act.
Plans to extend historic Meeting house
Quakers are seeking listed building consent to repair and rebuild a workshop linked to the historic Blue Idol Meeting in West Sussex.
250th anniversary of Quaker Luke Howard
Friends marked the 250th anniversary of the birth of Luke Howard this month, with activities across his suburb of Tottenham.
Quakers pull together on climate crisis
Quakers in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset have been working together on a number of climate initiatives.
Loving Earth sparks climate talks in Manchester
Manchester Friends hosted the Quaker-run Loving Earth Project last month, as outreach and to raise awareness of the climate crisis.
Mark Russ leads BBC Daily Service
Quaker Mark Russ led the BBC Radio 4 Daily Service last week, exploring grace and Christian unity.