Northern Friends Peace Board (NFPB)
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Quakers in the North of Britain working together to promote and take action for peace
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Nuclear weapons – preparing for 80th Hiroshima and Nagasaki commemoration, and further action
#Quakers #nuclearweapons #nucleardisarmament #Hiroshima #Nagasaki #80thAnniversary #peace #tpnw
Nuclear weapons – preparing for 80th Hiroshima and Nagasaki commemoration, and further action
#Quakers #nuclearweapons #nucleardisarmament #Hiroshima #Nagasaki #80thAnniversary #peace #tpnw
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Minor changes to the ‘for you’ feed on X can rapidly increase political polarisation.
Exposure to a week of content expressing ‘antidemocratic attitudes and partisan animosity’ can bring about a shift in views that previously would have taken three years. 🧪
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Exposure to a week of content expressing ‘antidemocratic attitudes and partisan animosity’ can bring about a shift in views that previously would have taken three years. 🧪
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Small changes to ‘for you’ feed on X can rapidly increase political polarisation
Study finds that a week of political content can bring about a shift in views that previously would have taken three years
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Minor changes to the ‘for you’ feed on X can rapidly increase political polarisation.
Exposure to a week of content expressing ‘antidemocratic attitudes and partisan animosity’ can bring about a shift in views that previously would have taken three years. 🧪
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Exposure to a week of content expressing ‘antidemocratic attitudes and partisan animosity’ can bring about a shift in views that previously would have taken three years. 🧪
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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In 2024, world #MilitaryExpenditure reached US$2.7 trillion, coinciding with faltering progress on the UN’s #SDGs.
In this paper, Nan Tian and Xiao Liang make a case for rebalancing resources away from military expenditure and towards the SDGs.
🌎 Read more: bit.ly/4oqhS5s
In this paper, Nan Tian and Xiao Liang make a case for rebalancing resources away from military expenditure and towards the SDGs.
🌎 Read more: bit.ly/4oqhS5s
November 28, 2025 at 8:37 AM
In 2024, world #MilitaryExpenditure reached US$2.7 trillion, coinciding with faltering progress on the UN’s #SDGs.
In this paper, Nan Tian and Xiao Liang make a case for rebalancing resources away from military expenditure and towards the SDGs.
🌎 Read more: bit.ly/4oqhS5s
In this paper, Nan Tian and Xiao Liang make a case for rebalancing resources away from military expenditure and towards the SDGs.
🌎 Read more: bit.ly/4oqhS5s
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Come along to the webinar we are organising with @Nuclearinfo on 11 November to find out why government plans to renuclearise the RAF are nothing more than political smoke and mirrors. nuclearinfo-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Come along to the webinar we are organising with @Nuclearinfo on 11 November to find out why government plans to renuclearise the RAF are nothing more than political smoke and mirrors. nuclearinfo-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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FCNL’s @hbrandon-smith.bsky.social joined @npr.org to break down Trump’s murderous, lawless strikes at sea:
“What the administration is claiming is that it has the right to kill people who are not firing upon the U.S. … and that it can do this indefinitely without any say-so from Congress.”
“What the administration is claiming is that it has the right to kill people who are not firing upon the U.S. … and that it can do this indefinitely without any say-so from Congress.”
Some lawmakers are worried that Trump is dragging the U.S. into war with Venezuela
President Trump is escalating boat strikes near Venezuela without ruling out hitting targets in the country. Lawmakers are warning the U.S. may be drifting toward war without a clear justification.
www.npr.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
FCNL’s @hbrandon-smith.bsky.social joined @npr.org to break down Trump’s murderous, lawless strikes at sea:
“What the administration is claiming is that it has the right to kill people who are not firing upon the U.S. … and that it can do this indefinitely without any say-so from Congress.”
“What the administration is claiming is that it has the right to kill people who are not firing upon the U.S. … and that it can do this indefinitely without any say-so from Congress.”
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Come and work with us to develop Peer Mediation!
For details of how to apply, go to www.quaker.org.uk/jobs
To arrange an informal discussion of the role, please email peaceedu@quaker.org.uk
For details of how to apply, go to www.quaker.org.uk/jobs
To arrange an informal discussion of the role, please email peaceedu@quaker.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Come and work with us to develop Peer Mediation!
For details of how to apply, go to www.quaker.org.uk/jobs
To arrange an informal discussion of the role, please email peaceedu@quaker.org.uk
For details of how to apply, go to www.quaker.org.uk/jobs
To arrange an informal discussion of the role, please email peaceedu@quaker.org.uk
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Come along to the Quaker Roots strategy gathering on the 7th-9th November.
Be part of planning the next stages of the campaign against the DSEI arms fair and help take on the merchants of death.
Be part of planning the next stages of the campaign against the DSEI arms fair and help take on the merchants of death.
Quaker Roots Autumn Strategy Gathering in Huddersfield
Gather in Huddersfield this November with Quaker Roots to strategise actions and campaigns to get Clarion Events to drop the DSEI Arms Fair.
www.quaker.org.uk
October 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Come along to the Quaker Roots strategy gathering on the 7th-9th November.
Be part of planning the next stages of the campaign against the DSEI arms fair and help take on the merchants of death.
Be part of planning the next stages of the campaign against the DSEI arms fair and help take on the merchants of death.
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Tony Stoller reflects on the need to improve understanding between the Jewish and Quaker communities in Britain, from his experience as a member of both.
Quakers and antisemitism
Find out about Quakers and how our faith translates into action.
www.quaker.org.uk
October 15, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Tony Stoller reflects on the need to improve understanding between the Jewish and Quaker communities in Britain, from his experience as a member of both.
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Quakers believe there is “that of God in everyone”, and that violence can never be justified.
As a result, many Quakers have mixed feelings about Remembrance Day. Some wonder if military involvement in the day risks celebrating rather than commemorating.
Judith Baker explores this in our new blog:
As a result, many Quakers have mixed feelings about Remembrance Day. Some wonder if military involvement in the day risks celebrating rather than commemorating.
Judith Baker explores this in our new blog:
Remembering, cooperating, and working for change
A blog with personal reflections on the meaning of remembrance and how Quakers can participate.
www.quaker.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Quakers believe there is “that of God in everyone”, and that violence can never be justified.
As a result, many Quakers have mixed feelings about Remembrance Day. Some wonder if military involvement in the day risks celebrating rather than commemorating.
Judith Baker explores this in our new blog:
As a result, many Quakers have mixed feelings about Remembrance Day. Some wonder if military involvement in the day risks celebrating rather than commemorating.
Judith Baker explores this in our new blog:
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We’re proud to be part of the peace education movement, empowering and educating children to become peacemakers in their schools through peer mediation.
Read more about our involvement in the first ever children’s peace conference in Wales.
Read more about our involvement in the first ever children’s peace conference in Wales.
Young peacemakers gather in Cardiff to celebrate peace in schools
Almost 100 young peer mediators from across South Wales came together in Cardiff Bay on 15 October to celebrate their shared commitment to resolving conflict peacefully.
www.quaker.org.uk
October 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We’re proud to be part of the peace education movement, empowering and educating children to become peacemakers in their schools through peer mediation.
Read more about our involvement in the first ever children’s peace conference in Wales.
Read more about our involvement in the first ever children’s peace conference in Wales.
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🚨New Statement by @mattduss.bsky.social in response to reports that the Trump Administration has authorized covert CIA action in Venezuela.
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October 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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A fantastic opportunity for ant-nuclear activists to meet up and learn more about the movement to abolish WMD, in London on 01 November.
🚨 T-2 weeks until we host: Building a Nuclear Weapons Free World – an evening lecture, conversation and drinks reception in London, free and open to all!
Interested in learning more about the movement to abolish weapons of mass destruction? Join us ⬇️
www.medact.org/event/nuclea...
Interested in learning more about the movement to abolish weapons of mass destruction? Join us ⬇️
www.medact.org/event/nuclea...
Building a Nuclear Weapons Free World - Medact Calendar
We welcome Medact members, health workers, students, and particularly young campaigners as we reflect on the fight for a nuclear weapons free world.
www.medact.org
October 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
A fantastic opportunity for ant-nuclear activists to meet up and learn more about the movement to abolish WMD, in London on 01 November.
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🚨New on the Blog:
Larry Attree asked five key experts how peace and security was built in Northern Ireland, and what is now needed to sustain it in the face of unrest, social division and uncertainty over the future.
rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/2025/10/16/r...
Larry Attree asked five key experts how peace and security was built in Northern Ireland, and what is now needed to sustain it in the face of unrest, social division and uncertainty over the future.
rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/2025/10/16/r...
How can we build on the ‘radical peace’ made in Northern Ireland?
Among the UK and Ireland’s greatest successes of the last century has been the achievement of peace in Northern Ireland. Almost three decades on, Larry Attree asked five key experts how peace and s…
rethinkingsecurity.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
🚨New on the Blog:
Larry Attree asked five key experts how peace and security was built in Northern Ireland, and what is now needed to sustain it in the face of unrest, social division and uncertainty over the future.
rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/2025/10/16/r...
Larry Attree asked five key experts how peace and security was built in Northern Ireland, and what is now needed to sustain it in the face of unrest, social division and uncertainty over the future.
rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/2025/10/16/r...
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We welcome with deep relief and thanks the ceasefire in Gaza, the release of the living Israelis held hostage in Gaza and the release of Palestinians, including children, held in Israeli military detention.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We welcome with deep relief and thanks the ceasefire in Gaza, the release of the living Israelis held hostage in Gaza and the release of Palestinians, including children, held in Israeli military detention.
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We mourn with all those who have lost loved ones.
We pray today will be the beginning of a swift process that leads to an enduring peace.
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We pray today will be the beginning of a swift process that leads to an enduring peace.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We mourn with all those who have lost loved ones.
We pray today will be the beginning of a swift process that leads to an enduring peace.
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We pray today will be the beginning of a swift process that leads to an enduring peace.
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This needs to include the permanent end of the genocide in Gaza, an end to the occupation and apartheid in Palestine, and a negotiated settlement that means both Israelis and Palestinians can live in lasting peace and security.
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Quakers welcome Gaza ceasefire
We welcome with deep relief and thanks the ceasefire in Gaza, the release of the living Israelis held hostage in Gaza and the release of Palestinians, including children, held in Israeli military dete...
www.quaker.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
This needs to include the permanent end of the genocide in Gaza, an end to the occupation and apartheid in Palestine, and a negotiated settlement that means both Israelis and Palestinians can live in lasting peace and security.
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Today, the Mass Climate Lobby is taking place at the Scottish Parliament, the largest ever event of its kind.
Politicians who feel they have genuine constituent support are more confident in taking bold positions and pushing for the changes you want to see.
Politicians who feel they have genuine constituent support are more confident in taking bold positions and pushing for the changes you want to see.
September 18, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Today, the Mass Climate Lobby is taking place at the Scottish Parliament, the largest ever event of its kind.
Politicians who feel they have genuine constituent support are more confident in taking bold positions and pushing for the changes you want to see.
Politicians who feel they have genuine constituent support are more confident in taking bold positions and pushing for the changes you want to see.
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1/🚨 New SGR report out today: Military Spending Rises and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The evidence is clear: higher military spending will have devastating consequences for the planet.
Here’s what the research reveals 🧵
www.sgr.org.uk/publications...
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The evidence is clear: higher military spending will have devastating consequences for the planet.
Here’s what the research reveals 🧵
www.sgr.org.uk/publications...
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Military spending rises and greenhouse gas emissions: what does the research say?
With military spending climbing rapidly around the world, this report assesses and compares the results of 11 recent studies which have tried to estimate how such spending rises will impact greenhouse...
www.sgr.org.uk
September 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM
1/🚨 New SGR report out today: Military Spending Rises and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The evidence is clear: higher military spending will have devastating consequences for the planet.
Here’s what the research reveals 🧵
www.sgr.org.uk/publications...
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The evidence is clear: higher military spending will have devastating consequences for the planet.
Here’s what the research reveals 🧵
www.sgr.org.uk/publications...
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We hope to see more moves like this and call for a full arms embargo on Israel.
We are, however, dismayed that the Scottish government is lifting the restriction on using public money to help make weapons. We hold to our peace testimony, opposing war and preparation for war.
We are, however, dismayed that the Scottish government is lifting the restriction on using public money to help make weapons. We hold to our peace testimony, opposing war and preparation for war.
September 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We hope to see more moves like this and call for a full arms embargo on Israel.
We are, however, dismayed that the Scottish government is lifting the restriction on using public money to help make weapons. We hold to our peace testimony, opposing war and preparation for war.
We are, however, dismayed that the Scottish government is lifting the restriction on using public money to help make weapons. We hold to our peace testimony, opposing war and preparation for war.
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We welcome the decision by Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney, to stop giving public money to companies 'whose products or services are provided to countries where there is plausible evidence of genocide being committed by that country'.
Swinney has made clear that this will include Israel.
Swinney has made clear that this will include Israel.
September 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We welcome the decision by Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney, to stop giving public money to companies 'whose products or services are provided to countries where there is plausible evidence of genocide being committed by that country'.
Swinney has made clear that this will include Israel.
Swinney has made clear that this will include Israel.
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It’s time to resist the DSEI arms fair.
This week, Quakers will join activists of all faiths and none in challenging the arms dealers who profit from death and destruction.
Find the full information from Quaker Roots here:
This week, Quakers will join activists of all faiths and none in challenging the arms dealers who profit from death and destruction.
Find the full information from Quaker Roots here:
War Starts Here: resist the DSEI arms fair with Quaker Roots
Join Quakers in Britain and Quaker Roots to resist the DSEI arms fair, which takes place at the ExCel Centre London in September 2025. Lots of activities across several locatioins!
www.quaker.org.uk
September 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
It’s time to resist the DSEI arms fair.
This week, Quakers will join activists of all faiths and none in challenging the arms dealers who profit from death and destruction.
Find the full information from Quaker Roots here:
This week, Quakers will join activists of all faiths and none in challenging the arms dealers who profit from death and destruction.
Find the full information from Quaker Roots here:
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We have applied to intervene in the judicial review of the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, saying the ban has undermined our freedom of religion.
Quakers have a long history of non-violent action against injustice and oppose war and violence of any kind.
Quakers have a long history of non-violent action against injustice and oppose war and violence of any kind.
Quakers apply to intervene in Judicial Review of the proscription of Palestine Action
Quakers in Britain has applied to intervene in the judicial review of the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, saying the ban has undermined their freedom of religion.
www.quaker.org.uk
September 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM
We have applied to intervene in the judicial review of the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, saying the ban has undermined our freedom of religion.
Quakers have a long history of non-violent action against injustice and oppose war and violence of any kind.
Quakers have a long history of non-violent action against injustice and oppose war and violence of any kind.
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The return of the "Department of War" is not just semantic.
It is ominously symbolic of the Trump administration's disturbing escalation in U.S. militarism and war-making — both at home and abroad.
It is ominously symbolic of the Trump administration's disturbing escalation in U.S. militarism and war-making — both at home and abroad.
This Week in the World: Trump Opens a New Chapter of the Forever Wars | Friends Committee On National Legislation
Today, President Donald Trump announced that he is changing the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War.This move is not just semantic. It is ominously symbolic of the disturbing…
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September 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The return of the "Department of War" is not just semantic.
It is ominously symbolic of the Trump administration's disturbing escalation in U.S. militarism and war-making — both at home and abroad.
It is ominously symbolic of the Trump administration's disturbing escalation in U.S. militarism and war-making — both at home and abroad.
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Are you passionate about peace education and ready to lead a national movement for change?
Peacemakers - an amazing charity - is entering a transformative phase and seeks a visionary CEO to guide this exciting transition and shape our future.
To Apply visit:
peacemakers.org.uk/lead-us-into...
Peacemakers - an amazing charity - is entering a transformative phase and seeks a visionary CEO to guide this exciting transition and shape our future.
To Apply visit:
peacemakers.org.uk/lead-us-into...
Lead us into the future – become our new CEO – Peacemakers
peacemakers.org.uk
September 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Are you passionate about peace education and ready to lead a national movement for change?
Peacemakers - an amazing charity - is entering a transformative phase and seeks a visionary CEO to guide this exciting transition and shape our future.
To Apply visit:
peacemakers.org.uk/lead-us-into...
Peacemakers - an amazing charity - is entering a transformative phase and seeks a visionary CEO to guide this exciting transition and shape our future.
To Apply visit:
peacemakers.org.uk/lead-us-into...