Friends General Conference

"What we do tomorrow truly matters. And, in the vast tapestry of the cosmos, no matter how sacred our lives are and how large and expansive our planet may seem to us, everything is destined to be gently swept away by the relentless current of time. Our ability to hold paradox is what will allow us to continue to move forward in these complex times."

Kazu Haga, author of Fierce Vulnerability, spoke at the FGC Gathering this month. He began his talk with a long and peaceful silence. Were you present at the plenary? If so, what are some parts of it that stuck with you?

July 14 is Non-Binary People's Day! This day honors people who use a range of pronouns. A non-binary person is someone whose gender identity doesn't fit within the typical definitions of "man" or" woman."

The Human Rights Council recently interviewed some of its staff to ask people what they wanted to share about being non-binary. Madeline Roberts, the Assistant Press Secretary for Human Rights Council, said: "For me, embracing my non-binary identity means that I'm able to be myself without compromising any part of who I am."

Learn more perspectives from HRC staff here:
https://www.hrc.org/news/celebrating-the-diversity-of-the-non-binary-community-for-international-non