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There is an anti-discrimination clause in the Amsterdam Treaty. Why?
Because QCEA, along with other non-governmental organisations in Brussels, campaigned for it.
The Council of Europe asked the governments of all its member states what provision they made for conscientious objection. Why?
Because QCEA raised the matter in September 1996 and the Committee of Ministers acted on QCEA's initiative. A brochure of good practice in handling conscientious objection was prepared, and distributed to all the member states in 2002.
The Greek Government had to reply to the Council of Europe about the way it treats those doing alternative service. Why?
Because QCEA has participatory status at the Council of Europe and has the right to bring collective complaints under the Council of Europe's Social Charter. QCEA used this right to bring a successful complaint against Greece.
There is now a European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO) in Brussels. Why?
Because QCEA had the idea in 1996, and has succeeded over the past few years in getting EPLO established as a respected network organisation with 17 member NGOs who work together to further a culture of peace in Europe and in the European Institutions' dealings with other countries.
There is a campaign to co-operate with the EU to enable it to use its civilian capabilities in crisis management, conflict transformation, and long term peacebuilding. Why?
Because QCEA has worked hard with other NGOs in EPLO to make proposals on how such a development of civilian capabilities can be furthered and has engaged in active dialouge with EU decision makers. We will continue this campaign in order to help to develop realistic and practical alternatives to military intervention.
Further Information
Please follow the links below for further information on:
• What is QCEA?
• The Aims of QCEA
• A Quaker Vision of Europe
• What does QCEA do?
• QCEA's Achievements
• How is QCEA funded?
• Quaker House
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