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Choose Hope, Work for Justice: Annual Meeting 2021
Each year, hundreds of Quakers and friends gather to advocate for a more just and peaceful world.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.Quaker Lobby Celebrates the Release of US Citizens in Iran
FCNL welcomes the release of five United States citizens who were unjustly detained in Iran.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.Quaker Lobby Celebrates Rep. Barbara Lee’s Lifetime of Service to Peace
FCNL presented The Compass Award to Representative Barbara Lee. The new award is given to an individual who has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to moral leadership.Quaker Lobby Rejects Unjust Executive Order on Asylum
FCNL today called on President Joe Biden to rescind his executive order restricting access of asylum seekers to the country.Safety for Everyone Means Banning Landmines
My heart wept reading about European countries leaving the Mine Ban Treaty.
FCNL Submits Comment Opposing Disability Review Change
The Trump administration put forward a proposed rule that would create a new category of disability for Social Security recipients. This change would require frequent recertification of the individual’s disability, creating more opportunities for people to lose their benefits. FCNL submitted a comment to Andrew Saul, commissioner of the Social Security Administration, calling for the new rule to be rescinded.FCNL Joins 100 National Organizations Calling on Biden to Halt Weapons Sales to Israel
The Friends Committee on National Legislation today joined Churches for Middle East Peace, Jewish Voice for Peace Action, and Defense of Children International – Palestine in sending a letter urging President Biden to block the delivery of $735 million in weapons to Israel.Advocating with and for Native Americans
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is one of a few faith-based groups that lobbies with and for Native Americans on issues affecting their communities. Through the years, FCNL has developed a credibility that enables it to provide Congress with unbiased insight and information about the issues that affect indigenous peoples in the United States.