Friends have been reminded that ‘the unthinkable can happen when we stand together and apply pressure’, ahead of the twenty-eighth Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework…
MPs from Westminster’s three largest parties shared their thoughts on truth and integrity with Quakers last month.
Three college students who were shot and wounded last weekend in Vermont were graduates of Friends School Ramallah.
There was a sharp rise in demand for white poppies ahead of Remembrance Day this month, following increased interest from those calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza.
Quaker Meeting houses have been opening near protest routes to provide a quiet safe space during marches. Others have been hired out to groups wishing to plan events or discuss…
According to Britain Yearly Meeting’s (BYM) most recent accounts, more money was spent on Quaker work in 2022 than in 2021, with 2023 looking like another strong year. BYM says…
Friends in Wales hosted a public event exploring the campaign to make ecocide an international crime last month.
The Friends World Committee for Consultation Europe and Middle East (FWCC EMES) Peace and Service Network heard firsthand accounts from friends in Ukraine, Georgia, and Palestine…
The king’s speech, setting out the government agenda for the coming year, has ‘left Quakers deeply disappointed and concerned about the UK’s commitment to protecting human…
Manchester Quakers held a garden party on the theme of wealth inequality last month. Jonathan Dale, who co-organised the event, said the party included: a talk on John Woolman’s…
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