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Join us & Medaille Trust to help combat modern slavery
We’re delighted to announce that our new theme for September to December 2020 is: Refuge & Freedom: How can we work together to combat modern slavery? For the next two months, we’re partnering with Medaille Trust, for a new peace & social justice theme. It’s a tough subject to talk about, but modern slavery could…
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Catch up with Fair Tax Councils
Over 30 people participated in an online event on Fair Tax Councils on 27th June 2020, organised by Central England Quakers Peace Committee and Peace Hub. John Sheldon chaired the event and introduced our speakers. David Haslam (Church Action for Tax Justice) set the context on tax justice and inequality in the UK and worldwide.…
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How can we make our economy work for everyone?
We’re pleased to announce our online theme at the Hub for June, July & August 2020, will be: Think Global, Act Local, Get Equal By thinking global we can take on international tax-avoiders and support a more ethical approach to banking around the world By acting local we can make sure the benefits of the…
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Peace Hub back open for 2020!
We’re pleased to be back open for 2020, after our extended seasonal break. Peace Hub has an exciting programme of themes for the coming year, all exploring how we can start building a more peaceful community here in Birmingham – and how we can contribute to building justice around the world. To start the year,…
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Take action: Patricia’s Story
Photo by Caroline Bennett, Amazon Watch. Our current theme Safe & Sound is all about rethinking security. Patricia Gualinga and the Mujeres Amazonicas are standing up for a peaceful and just idea of security – read their story and find out how you can take action: Patricia Gualinga is an indigenous leader of the Kichwa…
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Catch up: Safety in Numbers?
On Saturday 2nd November 2019, around 20 people came together in Birmingham to explore the question: ‘how can we rethink security for a more just & peaceful world?’ It seemed fitting for Peace Hub’s 5th anniversary to look at a topic bringing together many of themes that we’ve looked at over the years, including the…
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How Can I Stand in Solidarity?
Our current theme Change Starts with Us is all about making peace in our community and tackling bullying. When we see someone being bullied, we all want to help, but it can be hard in the moment. Practicing showing kindness in our everyday lives can help break down the hesitation and embarrassment that stops us…
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Change Starts with Us: join in!
Photo: Caelie Frampton CC 2.0 BY-NC-SA We are pleased to announce that our theme for September & October 2019 is: Change Starts with Us: How can we work together to tackle bullying? Bullying can happen in schools, workplaces, online or in the community: anywhere where there is a group of people, and some have more…
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Loujain’s Story: an update
As part of our theme Stop Arming Repression, we’re looking at the impact of UK weapons sold to Saudi Arabia. As well as fuelling the war in Yemen, the UK has sold equipment to the Saudi security services, who are repressing their own population. Over recent years we’ve highlighted the personal story of Saudi human…
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Dicey DSEI
For four days in September 2019, the international weapons industry plans to set up shop in London at a huge arms fair, DSEI. According to Campaign Against Arms Trade: “DSEI last took place in September 2017, and featured 1,500 exhibitors from around the world, displaying arms ranging from sniper rifles to tanks to combat aircraft…