Current and Recent Public Events:

• Quaker international conference in Dublin
• Peacebuilding: What is the Role of Europe?
• Ireland/Palestine Conflict Exchange
• New Quaker National School in Waterford
• Quaker Prison services

Action-supporting Contacts:

• The Eco-Quakers Ireland committee
• Ulster Quaker Service Committee
• Irish Quaker Faith and Action
• Quaker House Belfast
• Dublin Quaker Peace Committee (separate website)
• Moyallon Residential Conference Centre

Irish Group 'Why Violence?' is hoping that, from 2009, 2nd October each year will become a focus on violence reduction, perhaps in the form of a festival, with events such as concerts, film screenings, exhibitions, lectures, workshops and debates. "Violence is the easy option. Non-violence, on the other hand, requires effort, patience and commitment. We are calling on people of influence and leadership to show their commitment to reducing violence in society by helping to make 2nd October a day to remember all year." Said Terry Gillespie, of Why Violence?

'UN Day of Non-Violence' presents an opportunity to focus on the message of violence reduction and the creation of a culture of peace, tolerance and understanding.

'Why Violence?' is the Violence Reduction campaign initiated by Irish Quakers, a society long associated with non-violence, peace and negotiation. Those involved, however, emphasise that the very essence of the campaign is one of inclusion and diversity.

The initial press release can be found here