Tag Archives: Human Rights

Churches press for reforms to avoid a post-Mugabe Zimbabwe of dysfunction

Posted on 24 November 2017 by Admin

byANLI SERFONTEIN 22 NOVEMBER 2017 Last stand: Robert Mugabe addressing the nation on television on Sunday, when he initially refused to stand down AS ZIMBABWEANS woke up on Wed­nesday morning to a post-Mugabe era, the general secretary of the Zimbabwe … Continue reading →

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In turbulent times … be a Quaker

Posted on 16 October 2017 by Admin

View the infographic on Quaker work for social and economic justice, sustainability, peace and the equality of all peoples on the Quakers in Britain website.

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Moves at the UN to develop an international convention against the death penalty, and Quaker Involvement

Posted on 13 October 2017 by Admin

There are moves within the UN, and especially the UN Human Rights Council, to develop an international convention against the death penalty. Historically, Quakers have been strongly opposed to the death penalty, and have been involved in advocacy and campaigns … Continue reading →

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