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Canadian Friends Service Committee Quakers working for justice and peace

  • Joint submission to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights review of Canada
    by Matt on March 2, 2026 at 9:18 pm

    Canada ratified the United Nations’ International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights in the ’70s. As a signatory, Canada is legally bound to uphold the Covenant’s The post Joint submission to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights review of Canada appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.

  • Canadian civil society groups support closing arms export loopholes
    by Matt on February 23, 2026 at 6:56 pm

    The following open letter was sent to all Members of Parliament. As Canadian organizations, faith leaders, and experts in peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance, and development, we write The post Canadian civil society groups support closing arms export loopholes appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.

  • Are tech stocks the new tobacco stocks?
    by Matt on February 19, 2026 at 3:52 pm

    Back in March 1987, when I started at Scotia (then McLeod, Young, Weir) fresh out of University, there were two main tracts to creating a socially The post Are tech stocks the new tobacco stocks? appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.

  • Civil society leaders rally behind BC Declaration act
    by Matt on February 18, 2026 at 8:05 pm

    BC must recommit to meaningful implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act The post Civil society leaders rally behind BC Declaration act appeared first on Canadian Friends Service Committee.

American Friends Service Committee – Quaker action for a just world

  • From the Gulf to the Delaware, We Demand Change from Toxic Investor, Vanguard
    by etower@afsc.org on March 9, 2026 at 8:56 pm

    From the Gulf to the Delaware, We Demand Change from Toxic Investor, Vanguard etower@afsc.org Mon, 03/09/2026 – 16:56 Featured Image Image Event date Thu, 03/26/2026 – 12:00 Formatted event date Wednesday, March 25, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET […]

  • Distributing fresh vegetables in Gaza for Ramadan
    by Nathaniel on March 9, 2026 at 4:34 pm

    Distributing fresh vegetables in Gaza for Ramadan Nathaniel Mon, 03/09/2026 – 12:34 Video URL https://youtu.be/OUC8e1xXXvQ Video cover Image

  • Bringing fresh vegetables to Gaza during Ramadan
    by Ronna on March 9, 2026 at 4:26 pm

    Bringing fresh vegetables to Gaza during Ramadan Ronna Mon, 03/09/2026 – 12:26

  • Social Worker
    by rmarcus@afsc.org on March 6, 2026 at 7:17 pm

    Social Worker rmarcus@afsc.org Fri, 03/06/2026 – 14:17 The Social Worker will be part of AFSC’s Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative, a publicly-funded project that provides representation for immigrants who are detained or are facing removal in New Jersey. The Social Worker will provide intensive case management for clients of the office, including creating comprehensive […]

  • Strategies that work against authoritarianism
    by jkrieg@afsc.org on March 5, 2026 at 10:56 pm

    Strategies that work against authoritarianism jkrieg@afsc.org Thu, 03/05/2026 – 17:56 Main content Paragraph Recently I gave a presentation at the Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice called: “Inspirations from the Frontline: Strategies that Work Against Authoritarianism.” It was based on research I collected during my […]

Friends General Conference Nurturing the Spiritual Vitality of Friends in North America

  • Vitality: Governing Board Launches Strong
    by Johanna Jackson on March 7, 2026 at 1:46 am

    Two weeks ago, FGC Governing Board recently met for its inaugural meeting. The board has prepared thoroughly for this new stage of governance. The post Vitality: Governing Board Launches Strong appeared first on Friends General Conference.

  • Vitality: Bryan Stevenson, A Powerful Voice for Justice
    by Johanna Jackson on February 27, 2026 at 3:49 pm

    Bryan Stevenson, founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, will join us as a plenary speaker at the 2026 Gathering. The post Vitality: Bryan Stevenson, A Powerful Voice for Justice appeared first on Friends General Conference.

  • Vitality: The Beauty of a Gathered Meeting
    by Johanna Jackson on February 20, 2026 at 4:02 pm

    Chase Salazar describes the inward experience of Meeting for Worship for Business, when the group had come to unity. The post Vitality: The Beauty of a Gathered Meeting appeared first on Friends General Conference.

  • Vitality: Reading “Fit For Freedom, Not For Friendship”
    by Johanna Jackson on February 17, 2026 at 8:33 pm

    This month, as we celebrate Black history, read “Fit for Freedom, Not for Friendship” for a powerful exploration of Black and Quaker history.  The post Vitality: Reading “Fit For Freedom, Not For Friendship” appeared first on Friends General Conference.

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