Information on the current work that UK Quakers are doing in the UK and other places around the world
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| Quaker Peace and Social WitnessQuaker peace and Social Witness sends workers to regions troubled by conflict. They make good relationships with people on all sides of divided communities and help groups in conflict to listen to one another. they give relief to victims of conflict and help train bereavement counsellors. They support local organisations working for peace and justice by training people in conflict resolution skills. They work for social justice in Britain ie influnce government polices in favour of affordable housing, truth and integrity in public affairs, racial justice, social and economic justice. A Parliamentary Liaison Officer is employed to track new legislation. Briefings are mailed so that co-ordinated action can be taken. Follow this link for more http://www.quaker.org.uk Work at the United NationsQuaker House at Geneva is a valuable meeting place for off-the-record talks between United Nations personnel and diplomats.With Quaker staff as welcoming hosts, they can speak freely in an informal atmosphere away from the glare of publicity. the Quaker programme in Geneva concentrates on
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