QCEA

Dear @martinurschel.bsky.social, thank you for recommending our book. We indeed propose many practical solutions on how to improve legal migration and make it a dignified (and voluntary) experience!

Quakers Discern Genocide is Occurring in Gaza and Urge Courageous Action.

📣 Quaker organizations: the Israeli government's actions in Gaza and the West Bank constitute genocide.

Full statement 👉 www.qcea.org/quakers-disc...

A photo portraying the QCEA Team with a yellow overlay. The text states: we are going on a summer break!

Enjoy your summer! 🌞 We will get back to you in mid-July!

Thank you for coming!!

Thank you everyone who joined us for the conference 'Faith in Action in an Age of Permacrisis'. It was truly an unforgettable experience! 💙

Andrew de Sousa Appointed as New Director of QCEA - The Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew de Sousa as its new Director, effective 1 July. He will begin his role following a transition period i...

Read more in our press release 👇
www.qcea.org/andrew-de-so...
#QCEA #Leadership #NewDirector #PeaceAndJustice

He succeeds Tracey Martin, who will be stepping down at the end of June.

We are grateful to Tracey for her wonderful work over the past 2.5 years - thank you, Tracey!🙏

💡 Andrew brings 25+ years of experience in peacebuilding, human rights and international solidarity.

A dark blue image featuring a photo of the new QCEA Director, Andrew de Sousa. The image announces: 'New Director Andrew de Sousa, starting July 2025'.

📍Big news from QCEA!

We're excited to welcome Andrew de Sousa as our new Director, starting July 2025.

An interior of a Quaker House, Brussels. A group of people listens to a female speaker talking about a recently launched publication.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 'Moving with Dignity' launch last week! 💙

This is not the end, but just the beginning of our advocacy for humane and peace-focused #migration policies.

Read it online here 👉 www.qcea.org/moving-with-...

EU & Conscientious Objection: International law vs practice

📢 Celebrate International Conscientious Objection Day by joining our social media initiative! Share our stories & amplify the voices of those who refuse to take part in war.

#COday2025

🔗 Read more here: www.qcea.org/may-15th-202...

During our in-person launch tomorrow, we will show how it is not only possible-but also beneficial to everyone. 🤝

You can still register here 👉 www.cognitoforms.com/QCEA1/Moving...

A light blue image promoting an event by the Quaker Council for European Affairs. It features the white QCEA logo (a white dove). The text is white, with some parts highlighted in dark red boxes. The text reads: ‘Moving with Dignity’ A positive peace approach to migration. Registrations open. 13 May, 17:00 – 18:35 Quaker House, Brussels (Square Ambiorix 50, 1000 Brussels)

📍 Join us in Brussels for our in-person policy event & learn more about positive peace approaches to migration.

📅 Tuesday, 13 May
🕒 17:00 – 18:35
🏛️ Quaker House, Brussels (Square Ambiorix 50, 1000 Brussels)

Register here 👉 www.cognitoforms.com/QCEA1/Moving...

‼️ 600 civil society organisations stand together and reiterate our message: #StopAttackingNGOs

👉 Read now: bit.ly/3RD8Zr6

Swipe below to learn why the following undersigned organisations continue to support our statement!

Moving with dignity: rethinking migration in the UK and beyond ​Feblezi Huebi explains why it's time for a new conversation about migration – and how peace can guide the way.

It’s time for a new conversation about migration - and peace can guide the way.

Read the new article by Feblezi Huebi, our Migration Officer published by @quaker.org.uk. 👇 www.quaker.org.uk/blog/moving-...

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📍Registrations open: ‘Moving with Dignity’ handbook in-person launch (13 May at 5 p.m.)

🏛️ Join us at our cosy Quaker House in Brussels & learn more about the positive peace approach to #migration!

Register here 👉 www.cognitoforms.com/QCEA1/Moving...

💡 It all started with a bold idea one year ago: to create a resource that would help shape #migration policies to be more humane and peace-focused.

Today, we are delighted to announce the launch of our new migration handbook. 📖

Read it here 👉 www.qcea.org/moving-with-...

A blue image with icons and black and white images. Text: Save the date. Moving with Dignity: A positive peace approach to migration. In-person launch. 13 May 2025. 5pm Brussels time. Quaker House, Square Ambiorix 50, Brussels.

📍 Save the Date – 13 May 2025 at 17:00 CEST.

Join us for the in-person launch of our upcoming publication: Moving with Dignity: A positive peace approach to migration.

🔗 Registration link coming shortly!

📍 Join us and 570+ organisations from across the EU and beyond: call on MEPs to address unprecedented attacks on NGOs in the European Parliament and ensure that citizens’ voices are heard!

📄 Read our statement: civilsocietyeurope.eu/attacks-on-n...

#StopAttackingNGOs

A mock-up of the publication Moving with Dignity: A Positive Peace Approach to Migration. The cover features people on the move. The image set against a blue background.

📍Join us on the 23rd of April at 14:00 CET for an online launch of our new migration handbook.

Come and learn about positive peace approach to migration.🕊️

Register here 👉 www.qcea.org/events/migra...

The real cost of rearming Europe A reflection of the EU Joint White Paper on Defence Readiness 2030 The EU’s recently published Joint White Paper on European Defence Readiness 2030 is twenty-two pages long and not once does it ack…

What are the true costs of EU rearmament? 🛡️

Read our new blog post and find out! 👉 qceablog.wordpress.com/2025/03/27/t...

💙 We offer our heartfelt support to @quaker.org.uk in light of this deeply troubling incident.

We stand in solidarity with them and all those who engage in peaceful protest.🕊️

A graphic presenting a black-and-white photo of Lady Justice and a judge's gavel on a light violet background. There are icons representing justice and shapes. The text reads: 'Improved opportunities for legal migration are more effective than building walls and fences in addressing irregular border crossings.

📍 Border walls are costly, disrupt local cooperation and lead to human rights violations.

➡️ Yet, more and more countries continue to build them.

In our upcoming Moving With Dignity handbook, we explain why improving legal #migration opportunities is a better option. ⚖️

A yellow image with black and white photos presenting a woman reading a map and a hand holding a compass. The image also contains icons representing destination and uncertainty. The text states, 'The decision to migrate is not just a simple choice. It is shaped by aspirations, risks, family responsibilities, community conditions, and national policies.' The text below reads, 'Moving with Dignity Handbook.

📍 Migrants are often seen as fleeing war or seeking work. However, the decision to migrate is more complex.

💡 Learn more in our upcoming handbook, Moving with Dignity.

#advocacy #migration #EU

📢 Important Announcement!

We’ll soon be publishing a milestone publication: 'Moving with Dignity: A positive peace approach to migration'.

Stay tuned for more updates.

"The importance of Faith in the Path to Just Peace" - Pax Christi International 80th Anniversary YouTube video by Chapel for Europe / Chapelle pour l'Europe

Full speech 👉 www.youtube.com/live/haCc8FW...

Image: A photo of Tracey Martin on a blue background. Text: “We know that peace is not an end but a practice. It is the practice of peace that prevents war.” - Tracey Martin, Director, Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA).

“We know that peace is not an end but a practice. It is the practice of peace that prevents war.” - Tracey Martin

📍At yesterday's celebrations of Pax Christi International’s 80th Anniversary, our Director reflected on the role of faith organizations in building a just peace.

📍 Something very special is coming up!

We will be launching a major Migration & Peace publication very soon.

💡 Stay tuned next Monday for the title reveal!

Are you searching for a role in a purpose-driven organization?

📍 Apply for the Fundraising Officer position at the Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) Geneva.

⏳ Deadline: Monday, 17 March.

🔗 More info: quno.org/timeline/202...

📍 Learn more about the EU & the military industry through this new online platform by the European Network Against Arms Trade (ENAAT). 🔎 Explore articles, advocacy resources, statistics & more.

Explore it here 👉 enaat.org