Peace, Sustainability & Equality
IN OTHER WORDS...
Since November 2022, the shop at Ratcliffe Terrace has offered resources for individuals and organisations here in Scotland to build peace, sustainability and equality together. On this page we share inspiring or informative Words that people write or say to make a difference, as well as challenge inequality and violence and promote sustainable change, here and elsewhere.
This is also a place to share your own words or images (that may or may not be published elsewhere).
If you have something you’d like to share, please don’t hesitate to get in touch! ​Please note, we can only post stuff here that is copyright free or has a creative commons licence as Words and Actions is not commercial.
Chagos, Cyprus and Scotland
by David MacKenzie, 2024
'News last week that the UK is to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean to Mauritius, in belated compliance with the 2019 ruling of the International Court of Justice. True to form, the exiled Chagos islanders were not allowed any part in the negotiations. Also true to form, UK sufferers from Extreme Empire Nostalgia Syndrome are very upset.'
Power to Protest
by Janet Fenton, 2024
​Janet Fenton's answer to Bishop John Keenan equating 'prayer' vigils held outside abortion clinics to the longstanding peace camp at Faslane.
'There is cause for concern when protest does not recognise the humanity and even vulnerability of those who are being challenged, and chanting and rage lead to threatening and violent behaviour that provides the excuse needed to shut down the voices for compassion and peace.'