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QUNO speaks at IPCC climate talks
Quakers were an integral part of a global scientists’ report last month, which delivered a ‘final warning’ on the climate crisis.
Speaking out on Ofsted
The Quaker peace education team has spoken out about the work of Ofsted following outcries over a Berkshire headteacher who took her own life after her school’s stressful inspection.
Glenthorne Quakers support refugees
A Quaker-supported project providing short respite breaks for asylum seekers and refugees continues to grow.
Canterbury Friends’ Covid memorial
Canterbury Friends commemorated the third anniversary of the Covid lockdown by garlanding a tree in their garden with hearts and yellow ribbons.
Woodbrooke prepares anthology of memories
Woodbrooke trustees have opened an email address to collect stories from Friends, with the aim of creating an anthology of memories. The move follows the announcement that the building is to close as a Quaker centre, although Woodbrooke will continue online.
Blue plaque for Hilda Cashmore
Bristol Friends have helped fund a blue plaque to remember a pioneering Quaker community worker.
QCEA highlights climate breakdown and militarism
Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) has launched a new report Storytelling from the Frontlines: Forefronting the voices of communities most affected by militarism and the climate crisis.
Friends criticise immigration bill
The Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network (QARN) has backed criticisms of the government’s controversial immigration bill, urging it to be withdrawn.
Quakers lobby Labour Party on democracy and justice
If elected, Labour must focus on prevention, rehabilitation, and restorative justice to repair the criminal justice system, Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) has said.
BYM Quaker speaks about pacifism on BBC radio
Quakers were invited to speak about pacifism this month on BBC Radio 4.