November 2024 News HEADLINESFormer COP26 host Scotland on why tackling climate justice is the key to effective climate financeThis op-ed was written by Gillian Martin, Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy in the Scottish Government, for the Loss and Damage Collaboration website More cuts to the UK "aid" budget under the new government’s first Autumn BudgetWith the announcement of the new Labour government's first Autumn budget at the end of October, it's been disappointing but not entirely surprising that the commitment to the development sector is underwhelming. Give your input to the UK government 'Civil Society Covenant FrameworkWith the launch of this new framework by the UK government, we encourage our members to engage and provide input from the Scottish third sector. A debt is owed – the UK should transition from traditional aid to reparationsLabour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy continues the conversation on growing calls for the United Kingdom to engage in meaningful discussions on reparations for countries impacted by slavery and colonialism. WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN AFGHANISTAN“Why is the world silent in the face of oppression against women in Afghanistan?”A powerful call to action for Scotland from Fawzia Koofi, Afghan women’s rights advocate, speaking at the Glasgow Afghan United event at Scottish Parliament. How the Taliban are erasing Afghanistan’s women – photo essayThe journalist Mélissa Cornet and the photographer Kiana Hayeri met more than 100 Afghan girls and women in seven provinces, and found resistance and defiance but also despair. Afghanistan: potential ICJ case a step towards justice for Afghan womenIn September, four countries formally called upon Afghanistan to cease what the countries say are violations of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). MEMBER UPDATESCommunities in charge | Oxfam GBThis briefing note provides an overview from a locally-led project funded by the Scottish government & recently implemented by Oxfam, Strategies for Northern Development & Merti Integrated Development Programme in northern Kenya. Safeguarding heritage in the Middle EastSIDA Trustee Benjamin Carey writes on the importance of safeguarding heritage in the Middle East. Finance Officer vacancyThe Scotland Malawi Partnership is recruiting for a Finance Officer to assist its work inspiring the people and organisations of Scotland to be involved with Malawi in an informed, coordinated and effective way for the benefit of both nations. Christian Aid | Carol serviceWith a theme of peace, this special service will include carols led by Siskin Green and Fischy music. The keynote address will be delivered by hymn writer John Bell. Plus, hear from Christian Aid’s partners in South Sudan. Vacancy with CBM UKCBM UK are hiring a Disability Inclusion Advisor, who will be responsible for generating new business opportunities and delivering disability inclusion technical advice to mainstream organisations and key stakeholders in the UK. SIDA UPDATESA few spaces left for SIDA members to meet with Scottish GovernmentWe still have a few spaces remaining for our meeting with the Scottish Government International Development team on 27th November - if you'd like to join, please get in touch with Frances by 12pm on Monday 25th and specify whether you'd like to join in-person or online. SIDA Advisory Panel Session on Deforestation and Land RightsDo you or your network engage with rights holders who may have been affected by the wide-ranging impact of deforestation in the global south? If so, we would be very keen to hear from you. For more information and to discuss further please get in touch with Francis. Note. There is speaker fee available for panel members. SIDA Service DirectoryOur Services Directory is a resource for organisations and individuals working in global sustainable development in Scotland. Listing your services is free for SIDA members, and £100 per listing for non-members. Join the conversation on the SIDA Member HubShare your thoughts with us around moving from Twitter to Blue Sky, and network with other members working in the global sustainable development sector. GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION UPDATEA celebration of IDEAS and global citizenship education in ScotlandJoin the IDEAS community on Thursday 5th December in Edinburgh, for a celebration of the achievements of IDEAS and a discussion around the opportunities afforded by joining the SIDA network. FUNDING UPDATE OF THE MONTHAction for Women’s HealthImproving women’s mental and physical health globally. The focus of each organisation may be improving women’s daily health, their longevity, their access to care, their ability to engage in daily life, and/or their opportunity to form and support a family. OTHER NEWS & RESOURCESRegistered Scottish Charity No. SC035314 |