In February 2022 Orkney saw possibly its largest peace vigil in the islands on the steps of St Magnus Cathedral in support of the people of Ukraine.
“The South Sudanese refugee crisis remains one of the world’s darkest secrets”
“This funding will play a crucial role in addressing the immediate needs of those affected by conflict and the climate crisis, including access to shelter, food, clean water, and healthcare. ” – […]
We Refugees by Benjamin Zephaniah
I come from a musical placeWhere they shoot me for my songAnd my brother has been torturedBy my brother in my land. I come from a beautiful placeWhere they hate my shade […]
Emma Roddick MSP: ‘Migration to Scotland after Independence’ – positive & welcoming
While the sacking of a Home Secretary whose stance on migrants was so appalling might be welcome, the re-emergence of a former Prime Minister as a newly created Life Peer to become […]
Inquiry to be Held into the Mass Drowning of People in November 2021 in the Dover Strait
The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Board (MAIB) has just published a report into the sinking of a small inflatable boat on 24th of November 2021 in which there were only 2 survivors. […]
Vigils Held in Orkney Calling for an Immediate Ceasefire: #Gaza
“We unreservedly condemn the Hamas act of terrorism that led to the Israeli blitz on Gaza, but will not condone the mass killing of civilians and children that is being visited on […]
Orkney Friends of Palestine Welcome Delegation from Shu’fat Refugee Camp, East Jerusalem, Palestine
“A special part of what we can offer is the fact we’re rooted in Agriculture. Farming and land are entrenched in Palestinian psyche and belonging to the land is paramount. Since 1948, Israel has expropriated approximately 4,244,776 acres of Palestinian land. ” Gaynor Jones
‘Life in a Refugee Camp’: Talk by Palestinians Living in Shu’fat
The talk is in the St Magnus Centre Kirkwall on Saturday September 23rd at 7pm. Admission is free.
Hope Away From Home: World Refugee Day
It falls each year on 20 June and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.
Supporting Children in Scotland Seeking Asylum: Guardianship Scotland
“Arriving alone can have a devastating and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people – so it is vitally important for them to be given access to the care and support they need to help them adjust to their new life here.” Natalie Don , Minister for Children and Young People in the Scottish Government