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At Peace Hub we’d like to wish everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year. Thanks to everyone who has taken action with us throughout 2024, and indeed over the past decade. This year, you've taken action for peace, for climate and racial justice, and for a fairer more …

Looking back at a decade of Encouraging Action for Peace, and to exciting changes starting in January 2025. A big thank you This month (November 2024) marks 10 years since Peace Hub first opened our doors to the public. We would like to say a big thank you to everyone …

Peace Hub will be closed tomorrow (Weds 20th Nov) as we join in witness against the Telford arms fair – join us! We will be gathering alongside Quakers, CAAT, Extinction Rebellion, Palestine Solidarity and others in non-violent protest, starting at 11am, with a programme throughout the day until 4pm, including …

As Remembrance Sunday (10th November) and Armistice Day (Mon 11th Nov) approach, we're thinking about how to use this time to remember for peace, and say ‘never again’. At Peace Hub, we're selling white poppies to remember all victims of war, challenge militarism and promote a culture of peace. Pop …

Make a Peace Dove to send a message: no to arms and yes to peace. For three days in November 2024, the weapons industry plans to set up shop in Telford at an arms fair called SDSC. The arms fair left the 3 Counties Showground in Malvern after widespread protest. …

We're pleased to announce that our theme for Oct – Dec 2024 will be Brummies for Peace – let's say 'no to weapons' and 'yes to peace'. Some big changes are coming to Peace Hub, and this will be the last theme we'll be running in this way. So it's …

After World War II, people from around the Commonwealth were invited by the UK government to help rebuild the country. Named after a boat that sailed from the Caribbean to the UK, this ‘Windrush’ generation answered the call. Despite being British citizens (a legacy of empire) people faced systemic and …

A new briefing has been published today by charity the Refugee Action which brings together our current theme Facing the Past, Building the Future; and our most recent theme on Together with Refugees. The report, titled Asylum in the UK: a Front Line for Racial Justice sets out how "racism …

We're pleased to announce that our new theme for summer 2024 will be: Facing the Past, Building the Future: How can we understand our past and build a more equitable future? Birmingham hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Amongst the fun and competition, the Games prompted us to think critically …

As part of our theme Who We Are, we've been supporting City of Sanctuary's campaign to Change the Message about welcoming refugees. There are lots of suggestions of positive messages you can share via both traditional and social media: Welcome is everyone’s business – and everyone benefits. Everyone wins when …

As part of our theme Who We Are, we're celebrating all of the positive things people bring when they join our communities. As a City of Sanctuary, Birmingham is proud to be a place of safety, and has gained a huge amount from welcoming people here – throughout our history …

Our theme at peace Hub for Spring 2024 is: Who We Are. How we treat refugees reflects who we are. At our best, we are welcoming and kind to those facing difficult times. If any one of us feared for our lives or the lives of our loved ones, we’d …

As part of our theme A Burning Issue, we've been calling on Birmingham City Council not to use a crisis in their public funds as an excuse to avoid climate action. The petition led by BrumCJC is still open for signing: Birmingham City Council: honour your commitment to net zero …

We're pleased to welcome you back to Peace Hub for 2024. Pop in Tues, Weds, Thurs between 11am and 5pm, grab a cuppa and have a chat about our latest theme – A Burning Issue, which will continue until the end of January. And watch this space for more info …

The scale of the climate emergency can sometimes feel overwhelming – what can we do in our communities and city to make a difference? In June 2019 Birmingham City Council joined cities around the world by passing a motion declaring a Climate Emergency. The motion calls for a ‘just transition’ …

As part of our theme A Burning Issue, we're delighted to be hosting an exhibition: 'Meaningful Textiles – Creation and the Environment'. A set of embroideries by Pamela Pavitt, these beautiful, intricate works invite us to reflect on questions of climate justice, and get inspired to take action. Many thanks …

We're pleased to announce our theme for winter 2023/24 at Peace Hub will be: A Burning IssueHow can we build Climate Justice? Communities, governments and international bodies around the world are declaring a ‘climate emergency’. Here in Birmingham, our city council made a declaration in June 2019, with unanimous support. …

Peace Hub will be changing some of our opening hours over the next few weeks. While our coordinator is away, our volunteers will be kindly keeping the Hub open on some days, but we may have to open late or close early. On other days we will be closed (see …

White Poppies are now available at Peace Hub for 2023 – pop in to get one for a donation, to wear in the run-up to Armistice Day & Remembrance Sunday.  You can also take a look at our white poppy displays created by local craftivists from Bull St, Hall Green …

The West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) brings people together to reduce violence, vulnerability and exploitation in our region. They are doing a survey to help better understand how people feel about current levels of youth violence in the West Midlands.  The idea is to listen to communities and use …

We're pleased to announce that our new theme for the next three months is: Peaceful Brum – how can we create peace in our city? There’s lots of great work for peace & justice happening across our city. Sometimes it’s obvious, other times we may be walking past a peaceful …

Peace Hub is pleased to share our annual report for 2022 – we hope that you enjoy reading about our work last year, engaging the public with peace and social justice.  Peace Hub Annual Report 2022Download In 2022 Peace Hub built back from Covid, welcoming back first our regulars, and …

Today (15th may) is International Conscientious Objectors day. As part of our theme Taking a Stand we're highlighting those who are opposing war today, in very difficult circumstances. Conscientious Objectors (COs) Today Almost 30 countries still have conscription for young men (and in some cases women). In many countries, being …

Our current theme Taking a Stand is all about exploring freedom of conscience. We are inspired by the people who made sacrifices to establish the right to conscientious objection over a century ago, and by those who are taking a stand today. Conscientious Objection in the First World War In …

We're pleased to announce that our theme at Peace Hub for May, June & July is: Taking a Stand:Let’s support freedom of conscience. During WWI, pacifists refused to kill, and helped to establish the right to conscientious objection in British law.  Other people felt the only option was to join …

Our current theme at Peace Hub is all about responding to the energy & climate crises. We're looking at initiatives at the community level, like Footsteps Energy Champions, and calling for change at national government level, with Friends of the Earth. Now a major climate action is bringing these strands …

Peace Hub will be closing at 2pm this Thursday (6th April 2023) for an early Easter break. We'll be open as normal throughout the rest of April: Tues, Weds, Thurs, 11am – 5pm. Our coordinator will be away until Tues 18th April, our volunteers will be kindly keeping the Hub …

Our theme Warm Homes, Cool Planet is asking: how can we address the immediate energy crisis, while building a long-term response to the climate crisis? Birmingham Friends of the Earth (BFoE) are calling on the UK government to provide emergency support to keep people warm this winter, and make long-term …

We're pleased to announce that our new theme for spring 2023 is: Energy prices are rising rapidly and many people are in difficulty paying bills. We are addicted to fossil fuels for our energy, putting the power over our access to heating, lighting and cooking in the hands of a …

The UK government has recently introduced new rules for how we treat refugees. The Nationality and Borders Act represents a major attack on people seeking safety. This is part of the ‘hostile environment’ against refugees and other people arriving in the UK. But people who travel here are simply seeking …