| Quakers in Scotland

Some good news from the Parliamentary Engagement Working Group (PEWG). There will be four new members joining the committee in 2026 and the priorities for 2026-2028 have been agreed, and can be seen on the website among QiS papers for 5 November.

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Joint Loss and Damage Briefing October 2025

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Joint Loss and Damage Briefing October 2025.pdf

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Climate Justice

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Scottish Reparations for Slavery

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Open meeting with Irene Mosota (Chair, Edinburgh Slavery and Colonialism Legacy Review) and Edwina Peart (Quaker Inclusion and Diversity Coordinator).

Drawing on Quaker practices, this event addresses the legacy of slavery and colonialism in Scotland, and considers potential routes to reparations.

PEO round-up of Jan-October 2025

With Parliamentary Engagement Officer Sarah Komashko taking a period of parental leave, she has produced an early round-up of work undertaken by PEWG and the PEO this year - see attached document.

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Quakers join with SCCS to lobby Scottish politicians on climate

Several Friends joined with over 250 others from across Scotland to speak to our MSPs in a mass climate lobby. Divided into regions to speak to our politicians, 27 MSPs attended to have conversations about climate on the day, with follow-ups by email afterwards.

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