13th January 2023

Plaques for overcoming homelessness

by Rebecca Hardy

Winchmore Hill Friends are raising awareness of a new initiative in north London to display plaques to people who have overcome homelessness.

Friends offer Christmas witness
13th January 2023

Friends offer Christmas witness

by Rebecca Hardy
6th January 2023

War in Ukraine

by Rebecca Hardy

As Friends in Britain awoke on 24 February to hear the terrible news that Russia had launched an attack on Ukraine, Quakers in Kyiv told the world over social media: ‘We’ll be…

6th January 2023

Cost-of-living crisis

by Rebecca Hardy

The year began with Quaker Social Action (QSA) urging people to ‘make their hearts warmer’ but by the end of 2022, our homes were colder, our food more expensive, and many…

6th January 2023

Loss and damage fund

by Rebecca Hardy

The year ended with positive news when the COP27 climate summit agreed a historic loss and damage deal.

Resisting anti-protest measures
6th January 2023

Resisting anti-protest measures

by Rebecca Hardy
6th January 2023

National truth award

by Rebecca Hardy

Following a deepening concern over ethics in public office, the newly-formed Quaker Truth and Integrity Group (QTIG) launched a national Quaker Truth Award.

6th January 2023

Reparations for slavery

by Rebecca Hardy

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…

Quakers address COP27 on climate
23rd December 2022

Quakers address COP27 on climate

by Rebecca Hardy
23rd December 2022

Schools recognised for peace work

by Rebecca Hardy

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.

23rd December 2022

Quaker speaks on human rights in Russia

by Rebecca Hardy

Friends discussed how they could support human rights defenders in Russia this month.

23rd December 2022

Friends mark Human Rights Day

by Rebecca Hardy

Quakers marked Human Rights Day this month by calling on the UK government to protect the Human Rights Act.