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Congratulating ICAN on Nobel Peace Prize
8 December 2017
The 2017 Nobel Peace Prize will be presented this weekend to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. ICAN is a coalition that includes Quaker Peace & Social Witness.
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Quakers condemn US recognition of Jerusalem
6 December 2017
Quakers in Britain have made this statement responding to the announcement from the president of the United States concerning Jerusalem.
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Wearing poppies in hope and remembrance
3 November 2017
In these sombre days of Remembrance, many wear red or white poppies. Some wear both together.
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Peace activists found not guilty of criminal damage
26 October 2017
Two young peace campaigners were found not guilty today of criminal damage.
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ICAN awarded Nobel Peace Prize
9 October 2017
Quakers in Britain have congratulated the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Arrested for saying 'no' to the arms fair
4 September 2017
As truckloads of equipment arrive in London at the world's largest arms fair, Quakers are peacefully protesting with faith groups to say 'no' to the arms trade and 'no' to profiteering from war.
UPDATE: Eight Quakers were arrested on Tuesday during the 'No faith in war day'.