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Since 1979, we have worked to promote just and peaceful solutions to issues affecting Europe and its relationships with the rest of the world.

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Our work

We currently work on three programme strands that aim to combine our expertise and experience in working at the intersections between issues. Learn more:

Migration and
Peace

Creating policy conditions to support safe, equitable and responsive migration systems that contribute to long-term, sustainable peace.

Climate Justice and Peace

Fostering a transition to a sustainable, fossil-free Europe. Advocating for a just, peaceful global order with robust, nonviolent conflict resolution approaches.

Dialogues for Transformation

Enabling dialogue across differences, supporting people to listen deeply and gain new perspective on issues that are stuck or highly polarised.

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Peace dove

Quaker organisations share vision for peace in Palestine and Israel

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Say No to Migration Pact

No reason for celebration – EU parliament votes in favor of a regressive EU Pact on Migration

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QCEA General Assembly

QCEA’s General Assembly: Nurturing Quaker values in European advocacy

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Publications

Storytelling from the Frontlines

Storytelling from the Frontlines

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Recent videos

Explore below recent videos covering diverse topics such as EU issues, migration, peace, climate justice and so much more.

This video is a recording from QCEA's webinar "The Council of Europe: why should it matter to Quakers?". Please note that the recording was edited for clarity. Do you want to learn about the role of the Council of Europe in protecting and promoting human rights across all member states? Are you curious why the UK government’s recent actions undermine its significance and why it’s crucial for organisations like QCEA to engage actively? Watch with online session to learn more! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 1:14 Quiz 9:05 Presentation on the Council of Europe ----------------------------------------- The Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) works to bring a vision of peace, justice, and equality to Europe and its institutions. More information: www.qcea.org
QCEA online sesssion "The Council of Europe: why should it matter to Quakers?"
This video is a recording from QCEA's webinar "The EU Elections and Quaker Concerns". Please note that the recording was edited for clarity. Are you curious about the key issues at stake in the EU elections? Do you want to play an active role in shaping the discourse around these matters? This webinar provides a unique opportunity for you to gain insights into the political landscape and discover ways to engage with candidates on the issues that matter most to you. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction to the EU Elections 03:35 Wordcloud "How do you feel about upcoming EU Elections?" 04:50 Presentation about the EU Elections 19:10 Wordcloud "What are the key issues you're concerned about and want to raise regarding the EU Elections?" 21:10 QCEA's project and upcoming events ----------------------------------------- The Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) works to bring a vision of peace, justice, and equality to Europe and its institutions. More information: www.qcea.org
QCEA Webinar "The EU Elections and Quaker Concerns"
On 10 March 2023, QCEA launched its latest report ‘Storytelling from the Frontlines: Forefronting the voices of communities most affected by militarism and the climate crisis’. This video is a recording from QCEA's launch event 'Storytelling from the Frontlines'. Please note that the recording was edited for clarity and focuses mainly on the speakers' interventions. Storytelling has been a crucial vehicle to build common narratives, understanding and mutual trust between and within communities throughout the centuries. Stories have the potential to create new meaning, stimulate empathy, build nuanced perspectives by countering misconceptions, and catalyse people’s dreams and aspirations towards concrete community action. Yet despite its potential and documented added-value in the context of peacebuilding efforts, its application in the context of social transformation processes and policymaking remains limited. QCEA’s publication ‘Storytelling from the Frontlines: Forefronting the voices of communities most affected by militarism and the climate crisis’ brings a selection of stories from communities in disparate locations of the world who are united by the connecting thread of militarism and the climate crisis. Through storytellers’ eyes, we see how militarisation and securitised responses negatively impact the natural environment that communities depend on to survive and thrive, as well as how militarisation hinders local efforts to tackle climate and environmental issues at the community level. Read the report here: https://www.qcea.org/peace/storytelling-from-the-frontlines/ Hear from the storytellers: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBwPp3riJaNZ6rRKPPFdc0aogAPssEfhj Speakers: 1. Meta Sarmiento is a Guam-born Filipino, now based in Aurora, CO. An independent rapper and award-winning poet whose work explores themes of cultural & political identity, climate change, masculinity, and love. Website: https://www.reachmeta.com/ Purchase his book Tie Your Shoes Kid: https://www.reachmeta.com/metashop Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metasarmiento/ 2. Edwick Madzimure from Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF) in Zimbabwe. Read more about WILPF here: https://www.wilpf.org/ 3. Deborah Burton from Tipping Points North South (TPNS). Read more about Tipping Points North South and their activities: TPNS website: https://tippingpointnorthsouth.org/ Report on military spending and climate change: https://www.tni.org/en/publication/climate-collateral Report on military and conflict-related emissions: https://transformdefence.org/publication/military-and-conflict-related-emissions-report/ Transform Defence for Sustainable Human Safety which is TPNS's key advocacy project: https://transformdefence.org/the-five-percent-proposal/archive/ Support the fundraiser by Collectif Vietnam Dioxine and Tran To Nga in her trial and hold agrochemical companies accountable for spraying Agent Orange: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-tran-to-nga-in-her-historical-trial?utm_medium=email&utm_source=product&utm_campaign=p_email%2B4803-donation-alert-v5 --------------------------------------------- The Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) works to bring a vision of peace, justice, and equality to Europe and its institutions. More information: www.qcea.org
QCEA's Report "Storytelling from the Frontlines" I Launch Event

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