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“Put climate plans into action” Quakers urge Scottish government
9 January 2025
On MSPs' first day back in 2025, Quakers joined other members of Scotland's climate coalition to call on them to implement fast and fair climate action.
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OpenLearn launches first peace education course
8 January 2025
The Open University (OU) is offering a peace education course for the first time, thanks to a partnership between OU staff and Quakers in Britain.
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Quaker-Led Mediation Scheme Honoured in Parliament
17 December 2024
Children trained as mediators by a Quaker charity have won a national award at a ceremony in Parliament.
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Quakers worldwide leave X over harmful content
16 December 2024
Quakers in Britain are joining other Quaker bodies across the world in disengaging from the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, on 16 December.
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Quaker grandmother’s prison recall sparks rights concerns
10 December 2024
On Human Rights Day, concerns over the erosion of fundamental freedoms were highlighted by the recall to prison of a 77-year-old Quaker grandmother.
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200-strong choir performs anti-BP concert in the British Museum
2 December 2024
The Great Court of the British Museum was taken over by 200 singers, including many Quakers, this weekend, protesting the institution's acceptance of £50 million from oil giant BP.
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Put peace education in curriculum, Quakers urge government
26 November 2024
Quakers in Britain is encouraging the government to integrate peace education into the national curriculum.
