9th March 2012

International Women’s Day builds bridges of peace

by Symon Hill

As the world marked International Women’s Day this week, a charity called for a renewed focus on the experience of women in war.

Report challenges Trident renewal
9th March 2012

Report challenges Trident renewal

by The Friend Newsdesk
9th March 2012

Concerns over legal aid reform

by The Friend Newsdesk

Quaker concerns over the impact that changes to legal aid will have on the poorest and most vulnerable in society have been echoed in the House of Lords.

2nd March 2012

A ‘Citizen Income’

by Symon Hill

Quakers from across Britain will soon be asked to consider supporting a ‘Citizen’s Income’. Friends in South East Scotland have resolved to raise the issue with Meeting for…

Rough sleepers on the increase
2nd March 2012

Rough sleepers on the increase

by Symon Hill
2nd March 2012

Human rights concerns raised

by Symon Hill

A Quaker-Managed project has given evidence to the European Council about the abuse of human rights in Palestine.

2nd March 2012

Shadow children

by Symon Hill

Thousands of migrant children are living ‘in the shadows of our communities’ as they suffer hunger, homelessness and sexual abuse. That’s the conclusion of a new report by…

2nd March 2012

Mennonites move to Selly Oak

by Symon Hill

The Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre in Birmingham is to have a new neighbour –  housing another group rooted in radical Christianity and pacifism. British Mennonites will…

Trident beleaguered from all sides
24th February 2012

Trident beleaguered from all sides

by Symon Hill
24th February 2012

Challenge on ageing

by Symon Hill

Poetry, research and technology have been brought together by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) as they challenge society to rethink attitudes to growing old. JRF last week…

History lessons to be learned
24th February 2012

History lessons to be learned

by Symon Hill
Quaker relief worker on new stamp
24th February 2012

Quaker relief worker on new stamp

by Trish Carn