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White Poppies on Sale
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 and Walsall Quaker Meetings. And…
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Who are Conscientious Objectors Today?
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 recognised and respected as a…
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Over 100 years of Conscientious Objection
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 1916, the British government introduced…
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Join us to Take a Stand
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 up and fight. How can…
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Keep Taking a Stand!
Our theme Taking a Stand is coming to an end, but there’s still plenty of ways you can support people who are standing up for what they believe in.
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Join us in Taking a Stand!
We’re plead to announce that our theme for November & December 2018 is ‘Taking a Stand‘. 100 years on from WWI, let’s say: Never Again and instead build peace & justice. During WWI, pacifists refused to kill, and helped to establish the right to conscientious objection in British law. Other people felt the only option…
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New Junior Peacemakers Workshops: Book Now
We are delighted to be working with our sister organisation Peacemakers, to host another set of Junior Peacemakers workshops: Thinking about WW1 – Choices Then and Now The workshops are free for schools to bring 4 children (KS2) and one adult (two if required). There are spaces for 3 schools on each day: Mon 5th…
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Taking a Stand: More Good News
Last week we brought you an exciting update about our Taking a Stand theme, from Conscience – The Peace Tax Bill could get a second reading in parliament: find out how you can get involved. We have further good news about one of the people we highlighted who have taken a stand for what they…
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Taxes for Peace: Update & Action!
Image: Conscience. Back in May & June 2016 we were showing support for people who Take a Stand for what they believe in: including concientious objectors past & present. We highlighted the Taxes for Peace Bill, and many of you ‘registered’ as modern day conscientious objectors, by opposing the use of our taxes for war,…