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Are you worried about the state of the world, but don't know where to start?  You're not alone! Join a group of like-minded people who take simple steps together. Explore what matters to you, and get ideas & support to start making a difference. On Tuesdays 8th Sept, 13th Oct …

Good news that Birmingham will retain its City of Sanctuary status! Many thanks to those who wrote to your local councillors – now not only do all new Councillors know about City of Sanctuary, but all Councillors know about the level of grassroots support. Our friends at Birmingham City of Sanctuary …

Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. The theme for 2026 is Courage. For refugees around the world, courage is often a daily necessity. It is the courage to face unknown journeys, learn new languages, navigate …

The UK faces a growing climate and nature emergency. Yet most people have never been fully briefed on what it means for our lives, our economy and our future. A new film from the National Emergency Briefing sets out the risks facing the nation – and the credible, positive responses …

We're pleased to share our annual report for 2025, highlighting our successes and challenges for the year, and exciting opportunities for the future. 2025 saw a new start for Peace Hub, implementing our new strategy, and making use of greater flexibility to connect with and support a wide range of …

A Million Acts of Hope is a national invitation to celebrate the everyday acts of kindness, care and connection happening across the UK. At a time when division can feel loud, we want to bring together all these everyday acts of hope and shine a light on the people and …

How is a company in Wolverhampton linked to destruction in Gaza, a musical cousin in the US, and a seizure of shipments in Belgium? Find out more about Moog, and how you can take action. A tale of two cousins You might associate the name Moog with synthesisers – in …

Peace Hub has supported this open letter, alongside other organisations and individuals in the West Midlands, calling for any events around St George's Day to ensure that "everyone in our community feels welcome". This is prompted by publicity for this year’s St George’s Day Parade in Shirley, Solihull, indicating that …

Birmingham builds on national anti-racism march with renewed local action. Birmingham organisations and activists are calling for sustained local action following the historic Together Alliance march in London on Saturday 28 March, which brought together hundreds of thousands of people in a national show of unity against the far right. …

Birmingham Unites Against Hate with Mass Mobilisation to London Rally. Communities and trade unions across Birmingham are mobilising for the Together Against the Far-Right demonstration in London on Saturday 28 March -showing the city’s unity in the face of rising division. Six coaches are already booked, with more expected, as …

Recent news has been a reminder about the dangers of the arms trade, and importance of supporting other ways to resolve our conflicts. Quakers in Britain have called on the UK government to focus on building a just and sustainable peace in the Middle East. In February, the Peace Hub …

Join us, StopSDSC, Peace Pilgrimage and Quaker Roots to challenge the arms trade in the West Midlands. Witness against the arms trade in 2026 2026 began on a difficult note for peace, with news of military intervention, fuelled by the arms trade. Hearing about violence around the world can feel …

Looking back at an exciting and challenging year, and ahead to action for peace in 2026. Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas from Peace Hub. Our coordinator will be away from 19th December to 6th January 2026, so apologies if we are not able to respond to messages during …

On 29th November, people from the West Midlands concerned about climate justice and migrant justice came together in Birmingham, to explore the intersection of these issues. We thought about how we can work together locally, to ensure that everyone has three key rights: the right to stay, the right to …

‘We want to live in a community where everyone feels welcome.’ Over 300 Birmingham residents have now signed the #BrumTogether statement, expressing concern about the growing number of national flags appearing on lamp-posts and roundabouts across our city. Many of those signing have left heartfelt messages declaring their love of …

Our friends at Quaker Social Action are calling for better government support with funeral costs, so more people have the space they need to grieve. Quaker Social Action (QSA) helps people on low incomes in east London and across the UK to seek solutions to the issues affecting their lives. …

At Peace Hub we've been having conversation with many people recently, who are feeling a sense of anxiety about the platform that racist rhetoric and symbols are being given in the media and in public spaces. Below we share local campaigns and resources you can use to help connect with …

People of faith joined others to resist the arms trade this September, and opportunities to resist continue. The devastating impact of the arms trade on human lives can be seen every day in the news of Gaza and Ukraine, and continues out of the spotlight in more than 110 armed …

For four days in September, the international weapons industry plans to set up shop in London at a huge arms fair, DSEI. One of the largest arms fairs in the world, ‘Defence & Security Equipment International’ will feature exhibitors selling weapons from machine guns to tanks. A whole range of …

Peace Hub is supporting events to take action for peace & social justice in the coming weeks. Stop SDSC We were please to be at Telford International Centre TIC earlier this month, engaging people attending a LEGO event there, to raise awareness that the SDSC arms fair takes place at …

Refugee Week is here, running until Sunday 22nd June 2025. We're looking forward to joining this festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary. This year's theme is Community as a Superpower This chimes with a lot of what we've been thinking about recently at …

Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful Easter period. Our co-ordinator will be on leave from today (Weds 9th April) and will be back to pick up any communications from Thurs 24th April.

A police raid on a Quaker Meeting House reminds us of the importance of freedom of assembly and expression. On 27 March 2025, more than 20 uniformed police, some equipped with tasers, forced entry into Westminster Quaker Meeting House, in central London. Officers broke open the door without warning, arresting …

A reminder that in two weeks time, you’re invited to this event to connect, share ideas and get inspired. Please consider signing up, and sharing with others who may be interested. Then read on for opportunities to go deeper into building community and making change. Changemakers Forum 6:30 for 7pm, …

On Thursday 3rd April, we hosted a Changemakers Forum – but what was it all about? Together with the Ella Baker School of Organising, we introduced a new book Changemakers, radical strategies for social justice organising. The authors, Jane Holgate and John Page, each have over 40 years’ experience of …

Thanks to everyone who joined our 10th Anniversary Relaunch last week 🎉 On Weds 26th Feb 2025 over 35 people gathered at Priory Rooms, Birmingham to celebrate 10 years of encouraging action for peace, and to share ideas about building peace together as Peace Hub begins our new way of …

At Peace Hub we hope that you had a happy and peaceful time over the festive period, and that the new year has begun well for you. For us, 2025 marks the beginning of a new chapter, as we start bringing our work encouraging action for peace out into Birmingham's …

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

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 …