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Nyheter från EMES och QCEA.
EMES är
Europa och Mellanöstern Sektionen av kväkarnas världsorganisation
EMES: Due to plans for the holding of a general election in Kenya in
August 2012 the dates of the FWCC World Conference have now been
changed to April 17th-25th 2012. Details about the World Conference
will follow in due course.
There are still open places available on the World Conference in 2012.
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, and cannot be missed.
Please help us to spread the word, and encourage Friends in your
Meetings to apply for Open Places here.
Early booking fees are being maintained until 15th November, so the
time to book is NOW!!!! Some financial help may be available for Young
Friends and Friends from very small Meetings.
In connection with the World Conference of Friends, a study booklet is
now available here. This can be the basis of individual study
for those who are preparing to attend, or want to
uphold those who are attending, but it has been designed primarily to
enable study groups to be set up so that Friends can explore and
reflect on the strands of the theme.
The post of General Secretary of FWCC will become vacant at the end of
2012 when Nancy Irving retires. The recruitment process for a new
Secretary is well underway, the closing date for application is 31st
October. Information about this is available here.
Aktuellt
från EMES.
Quaker
Council on European Affairs (QCEA) främjar kväkarvärderingar i det
europeiska sammanhanget och har sitt kontor i Bryssel. De arbetar bland
annat med frågor kring fred, mänskliga rättigheter, ekonomisk rättvisa
och energisäkerhet.
Just nu: QCEA utannonserar tjänster (Vacancies at QCEA).
Quaker Council for European Affairs
Appointment of two Representatives/Heads of Office
(starting date: October/November 2012, to be agreed)
Quaker Council for European Affairs invites applications for two full-time representatives to run its Brussels office. The task is a double one:
- raising Quaker concerns with the institutions of the European Union and the Council of Europe;
- keeping Friends informed about European policies and issues which they would wish to influence.
The posts are based in Quaker House, Brussels.
The posts are open to two separate individuals, male or female, who are members of the Religious Society of Friends, or to a couple, at least one of whom is in membership of the Society. The persons appointed will need to:
- be familiar with the life and work of their own Yearly Meeting;
- understand Quaker testimonies and values;
- have experience in the management of a small professional organization;
- be able to communicate simply and clearly, both orally and in writing, about Quaker concerns with European issues;
- be able to speak and write in English for diverse audiences in many countries.
While a good knowledge of English is essential for the posts, knowledge of other European languages, and in particular of French, is a distinct advantage.
The persons appointed must have experience of living in Europe and either have or be able to obtain the right to live and work in the European Union.
The posts are suitable for people at different stages in their career; for this reason salary and conditions are open to discussion. The length of the contract is also negotiable, but is expected to be between 3 and 6 years.
Application forms and further details may be obtained from the Assistant Clerk, Jethro Zevenbergen. Applications must be submitted by 31 January 2012.
Läs
mer här.
Läs om ett aktuellt projekt: The Social Reintegration of Ex-Prisoners.
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Kväkarna, Vännernas samfund
Kväkarna tror att det finns något av
Gud i varje människa. Därför vänder vi oss mot alla former av våld, och tolerans är mycket viktigt för oss. Den stilla andakten står i centrum av kväkarnas andliga liv. Den firas utan predikan eller fastställt program.
info@kvakare.se
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