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Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Gonic Friends Meeting (Rochester, NH)
“We seek a world free of war and the threat of war” is a foundational principle of Quaker Public Policy. Our Quaker faith & practice compels us to speak. We are appalled by the destruction of human lives in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel.Advocacy Corps
As an Advocacy Corps organizer, you’ll connect local activists and leaders with your members of Congress to affect big, long-term change. You’ll also learn critical organizing skills and put them into practice with hands-on leadership experience.Quaker Advocacy for the World We Seek
This is a critical moment for our still-in-progress democracy. It requires persistent attention and boundless hope. Our faith and how we live it is infused with hope and readiness for action. Rather than subsuming to anxiety and fear, we get to work.This Week in the World: A New Bill to Help Gaza
On Thursday, a group of more than 60 legislators introduced critical new legislation to restore U.S. funding for UNRWA – the U.N. agency that’s leading aid operations in Gaza.
The Spirit of Ubuntu is Building a Culture of Peace
For over 40 years, the United Nations has marked September 21st as the International Day of Peace, a day dedicated to non-violence and universal ceasefire.
August 2024: Native American Legislative Update
In a bipartisan vote on June 13, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act (H.R. 7227) passed the House Education and Workforce Committee 34 to 4. This is a major win for Native American communities, survivors, and their descendants, who were terrorized by these policies for decades. The bill now needs to be approved by two other committees for a floor vote.Quaker Lobby Supports Bill to Renew Funding for UN in Gaza
FCNL applauded yesterday’s introduction of the UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024 in the House of Representatives.Building Community: Centering Practitioners Voices to Advance Community Safety Initiatives
FCNL’s inaugural Violence Interrupter Symposium was more than just an event which brought together passionate individuals and organizations — it was a journey showcasing true community.
Quaker Lobby Troubled with Rising Food Insecurity
FCNL is troubled that the rate of food insecurity in the United States continued to tick upward for the second year in a row.This Week in the World: Child Poverty Rises Amid Congressional Inaction
The release this week of the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual report on poverty brought alarming news: Child poverty in America has nearly tripled since 2021.
In the wealthiest nation in the world, no person – especially no child - should have to live in poverty. Period.