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Quakers join call for Just and Green Recovery from COVID-19 in Scotland
Monday, 15 June 2020
Quakers in Scotland have joined with civic society organisations in calling on the First Minister to discuss how Scotland can lead a radical response to the double crises of climate change and Coro
Quakers challenge using public money to support arms manufacturers
Thursday, 6 June 2019
Quakers challenge the practice of using public money to support arms manufacturers, even if that money is targeted at secondary areas such as training and development.
Quakers welcome Equal Protection from Assault bill
Thursday, 14 March 2019
Quakers in Scotland are welcoming a change in the law to move Scotland to become a more non-violent nation.
Quakers welcome ambition for human rights in Scotland
Wednesday, 12 December 2018
Quakers in Scotland have produced this briefing for the Scottish Government debate on Human Rights on Thursday 13 December 2018
Quakers ask MSPs to support Conscientious Objectors memorial
Tuesday, 4 December 2018
Quakers in Scotland are asking MSPs to support a proposed Conscientious Objectors memorial in Princes St Gardens, Edinrburgh, which will be debated in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 5 Decembe
Quakers in Scotland welcome Parliament Debate on UN International Day of Peace
Sunday, 16 September 2018
Quakers in Scotland welcome the Members Business Debate on the UN International Day of Peace 2018, taking place on Tuesday 18 th September.
Scottish Parliament recognises child rights and welfare concerns around armed forces activities in schools
Monday, 4 June 2018
Quakers in Scotland and ForcesWatch welcome the recommendations made in a report from the Scottish Parliament about armed forces activities in schools.
Thanks for the white poppies
Saturday, 9 December 2017
Parliamentary Liaison officer Mairi Campbell-Jack got this rather nice hand written letter in the post.
Wearing poppies for hope and remembrance
Friday, 3 November 2017
In these sombre days of Remembrance, many wear red or white poppies. Some wear both together.
Quakers welcome Scottish Government's fracking ban
Wednesday, 4 October 2017
Quakers in Britain welcome the decision by the Scottish Government to ban fracking. They say the decision is a key step in tackling the climate crisis.