Quaker Council for European Affairs

📬We're excited to share the latest "QCEA Digest" edition! The bimonthly update from QCEA covers diverse topics on peace, climate and migration in Europe as well as our activities in those areas. Here's what you'll find: 📝 A blog article on the recent UN climate talks in Bonn 💌 Our postcard campaign to welcome new EU Parliament members 🌿 An update on the EU's Nature Restoration Law 🗳️ Insights into the EU Elections 2024 🖋️ Opportunities to contribute to our multilingual blogs And so much more! Read the full edition here: https://bit.ly/46s0BBj

🌟 Join our craftivism project! This September, QCEA is launching an initiative to engage new MEPs by sending them postcards accompanied by small, handmade gifts. Our goal is to advocate for compassion, integrity, and respect in their new roles. Help us by creating a small gift from recycled materials. This is a meaningful way to show that we care about how policy decisions impact real people and the planet. Why participate? 💙 Show MEPs that you care 👐 Make your voice heard through a tangible, personal touch 🌐 Connect with a community dedicated to making a difference Deadline for submissions: August 30th, 2024 Learn more and get involved: https://lnkd.in/e2h32AEi #craftivism

📢 Less than a week left to apply for our consultancy opportunity! We are looking for a skilled researcher and writer to finalise our "Movement with Dignity" handbook on peaceful approaches to migration. We're building a resource that empowers policymakers and practitioners to create fair and sustainable migration systems. Here's what you'll be doing: - Finalise the handbook: Write remaining sections, conduct targeted research, and collaborate with our team to ensure a cohesive final product. - Dissemination materials: Contribute to developing tools to empower others to share the handbook's message. - Work with a purpose-driven team: Collaborate with our staff and advisory group to shape a truly impactful resource. ❓Is this you? - A masterful writer with experience crafting content for both policymakers and practitioners. - Deeply knowledgeable about migration issues. - Proven experience in publishing and disseminating impactful materials. The details: Flexible schedule: 30 days spread over 4 months (start date: mid-September. 👉 Apply now! Deadline: July 29th, 09:00 CET. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/djwurD75 #migration #peacebuilding #consultancy #humanrights #migrationjobs

🌍✨ Exciting consultancy opportunity! QCEA is seeking an experienced researcher and writer to complete our "Movement with Dignity" handbook on peaceful approaches to migration. 🔍 Are you passionate about migration issues and policy transformation? 📚 This is your chance to help shape policies that respect and support migrants while promoting sustainable peace. Key Details: - Duration: 30 days over 4 months - Start Date: 11th September - Deadline to apply: 09:00 CET, 29th July Learn more and apply: https://www.qcea.org/jobs/ #Migration #Peacebuilding #ConsultancyOpportunity #MigrationJobs #Hiring

If you're attending the Yearly Meeting Gathering 2024 of Quakers in Britain, don't miss our event! 🌿 Join us online tomorrow at 5-6:30 pm (BST)/6-7:30 (CEST). Together with Quaker United Nations Office, we'll explore faith-based efforts on climate justice and transformative change. Hear insights on EU and UN climate politics, global justice work, and youth perspectives. 👉 Secure your spot: https://ym2024.sched.com #BYM

📣 Only 2 days left until our free #craftivism workshop! 📣 Join us at Quaker House this Saturday, 6 July 2024, from 10:30 to 12:00 for a special event organised by QCEA. 🌍 In our workshop, we will create handmade textile gifts to send to newly elected MEPs. These gifts, crafted with love and care from recycled materials, will serve as a powerful reminder that their work should be guided by compassion, integrity, and respect for the people they represent and the planet we share. Workshop Details: 📅 Date: Saturday, 6 July 2024 🕥 Time: 10:30 - 12:00 📍 Place: Quaker House, Square Ambiorix 50, 1000, Brussels Don't miss this chance to make a difference! 🌱 Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eHmFrT8c

🌍 Are you attending the Yearly Meeting Gathering 2024 of Quakers in Britain? Join us for an online session this Friday from 5-6:30 pm (BST)/6-7:30 pm (CEST). Together with colleagues from Quaker United Nations Office and QARN, we will discuss promoting human-rights based migration governance amidst the rising repression and criminalisation of migrants. In a context of heightened challenges, Quaker bodies remain steadfast in their efforts to advocate for compassionate and just migration policies in UK, EU, and UN decision-making processes. This session will offer Friends an opportunity to learn about our current and future initiatives aimed at fostering a braver, more equitable response to migration—one that recognizes the equality of every human being, regardless of their migration status, and their right to live free from violence and fear. Register on Sched to join us: https://ym2024.sched.com/ #quakers #BritishQuakers #BYM #BYMG

🌍✨ This September, QCEA is launching a campaign to remind newly elected MEPs to lead with compassion, integrity, and respect for the people they represent and the planet we share. As part of this initiative, we're sending postcards to MEPs with this message. But we want to go beyond just postcards. We’re inviting you to join us for a special workshop where you can create handmade textile gifts from recycled materials to accompany our message. These small, lovingly crafted items will serve as powerful, tangible symbols of the real impact that policies and legislation have on everyday people and our environment. 📅 Date: Saturday, 6 July 2024 🕥 Time: 10:30-12:00 📍 Place: Quaker House, Brussels (Square Ambiorix 50, 1000, Brussels) Learn more and join us for the workshop: https://lnkd.in/eHmFrT8c

🚨 We need a European Union that restores its moral leadership on human rights and the rule of law. #United4Rights Read the Platform for Undocumented Migrants (PICUM) briefing on the risks for people migrating after these elections. https://lnkd.in/e67jebRE

🌟 This morning, Quaker House opened its doors to civil society actors for a post-EU election breakfast. It was wonderful to see both new and familiar faces, reflect on the results, find some silver linings, and have some laughs together. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for coffee, tea, croissants, and good company. For those who couldn't make it, we hope to see you at our future events!