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Looking Back on 80 Years of Advocacy for Peace and Justice
Since 1943, FCNL has been at the forefront of many important social movements, faithfully lobbying Congress and 15 successive presidential administrations to advance peace, justice, and environmental stewardship. Today, it is one of the most effective change agents in Washington, D.C.The Guiding Light of the Quaker Peace Testimony
Quakers are particularly known for a testimony to peace. But what does a peace testimony mean for individuals and Quaker communities and organizations like FCNL?Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Oak Park Friends Meeting (IL)
War is not the answer. In truth, there is no military solution to this crisis.Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Nashville Friends Meeting (TN)
Nashville Friends Meeting abhors the horrific violence continuing in Israel and Palestine. As Quakers, we respect the universal sanctity and dignity of all people. We urge our government to call for an immediate cease-fire among all parties to allow them to enter into diplomatic negotiations to build a just and lasting peace.Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Twin Cities Friends Meeting (MN)
We urge Congress to call for an immediate ceasefire, de-escalation, and restraint to prevent further civilian harm in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.Quaker Lobby Decries Exclusion of Compensation for Nuclear Testing Victims from Military Bill
FCNL is deeply disappointed over Congress’ decision to omit a critical provision providing compensation to victims of nuclear weapons testing and production from the FY24 (NDAA).Addressing Patterns of Racial Wounding and Racial Justice in Quaker Communities
A Pendle Hill First Monday Lecture with Lauren Brownlee and Zenaida PetersonA Muslim and a Jew Walk into a Quaker Office: On Identity and Solidarity for Peace
Since the Israel-Palestine war began following the deadly attack by Hamas on Oct. 7, we have witnessed a dramatic rise in Islamophobic and antisemitic rhetoric and violence throughout the United States. Hadiya and Odeliya are colleagues and friends at the Friends Committee on National Legislation. Hadiya is a Muslim American and Odeliya is an Israeli Jew. This rising tide of hate is something that they can’t ignore—as individuals or as advocates for peace.Interfaith Leaders Join Call for Ceasefire in Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territory
The statement, led by prominent Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and Arab-American groups. condemns all violence against civilians by Hamas and the Israeli military, urges policymakers to publicly call for a ceasefire; and urges all parties to fully respect international humanitarian law.Seeking to Build a Just and Resilient Democracy
FCNL’s nonpartisan approach is a commitment to listening deeply, connecting over shared values, and taking practical steps forward together toward the world we seek. It is a commitment to seeing that of God in everyone, including members of Congress. We believe it is the way to sustain a just and resilient democracy.