Governments took the ground-breaking decision to establish new funding arrangements, as well as a dedicated fund, to assist developing countries in responding to loss and damage.
Loss and Damage Agreement Reached #COP27
Another Way To Ditch The Plastic
“I ordered some corn starch mint floss which arrived in a re-fillable dispenser – glass with a metal cap – so, ultimately, also re-cycle-able……”
“What is now being proposed is the least likely model to get at the truth, victims and survivors will get less information not more.” Addressing the Legacy of Northern Ireland’s Past
“The current proposals – to introduce an amnesty while at the same time reducing the legal powers to achieve information recovery – are very likely to be in breach of human rights law”
Orkney Friends of Palestine 2018 Appeal
They are aiming to raise £2,500 which will go towards Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) in Lebanon.
Police Scotland – Fire Arms Surrender: Protecting the Community
The amnesty runs until Sunday 1st of July 2018
Poetry Corner: Freedom Come All Ye
“So come all ye at hame wi’ Freedom,/Never heed whit the hoodies croak for doom.”
