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Q&A: Driving DEI Changes at FCNL
In 2020, FCNL launched an organization-wide initiative to become a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution. As part of this effort, the General Committee established a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Working Group to ensure that change was being driven from the governance level in addition to the staff level.Ahmed Selim, 47
I’m an Egyptian immigrant. My wife is from Iran. I’m not Quaker, in fact I was raised Muslim. But I see no difference. Both include a lot of inclusivity and universality. When you believe that truth is inside, there is commonality between all peoples.
Quaker Lobby Marks DACA Cancellation Anniversary with Renewed Commitment to Protecting Dreamers
Washington, DC (September 5, 2018) – Today, one year since the Trump Administration cancelled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program, the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) calls on lawmakers to reject increases in spending for harmful immigration enforcement practices.Talking Through Political Disagreement: Is It Even Worth It?
Does talking to people who don’t agree with you feel like an exercise in futility? During FCNL’s June Quaker Changemaker event, we’ll discuss the value of engaging with differing views and present some techniques to have those conversations faithfully and effectively.
FCNL Book Club: Light in Gaza
Please join us in reading and discussing the book Light In Gaza! The anthology imagines what the future of Gaza could be, while reaffirming the critical role of Gaza in Palestinian identity, history, and struggle for liberation.Toward Just Peace in Israel and Palestine
Join us on Feb. 28 to hear about their recent trip to the region and its impact. Along with longtime FCNL community member Jonathan Evans, we will discuss how FCNL is using Quaker principles to advocate for a lasting peace in Israel and Palestine.We Seek an Earth Restored
The World We Seek guides the efforts of the Friends Committee on National Legislation.
Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Montclair Monthly Meeting (NJ)
As members of the Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends in Montclair, New Jersey, we proclaim this Peace Testimony. We believe that there is that of God in every person. We believe that violence only perpetuates violence. Therefore, we oppose the use of violence, and we work to realize peace, together with justice and compassion, to heal this world.The Pendle Hill Quaker Institute: Practicing Our Heritage of Mysticism and Resistance
On Dec. 12-15, José Woss, FCNL’s Legislative Manager for Criminal Justice and Election Integrity, will join other leaders at Pendle Hill’s Quaker Institute.Our Journey to Reproductive Rights
After the Dobbs decision, FCNL’s Policy Committee heard from Friends around the country that they overwhelmingly wanted FCNL to take a position on the issue. Here’s where we landed.