June 2023 News
HEADLINES
SAVE THE DATE!
Alliance Annual Conference 2023
This year's Alliance conference takes place on 27th September at Dynamic Earth, where we'll be discussing how we can reignite passion and commitment for the
Sustainable Development Goals. We need your ideas to make the conference a success!
New Research Project - A Transformative Approach to Global Affairs
The Alliance is beginning work on a new project as part of our Shifting the Power theme, exploring what a feminist, decolonial, equitable, and inclusive approach to global affairs looks like.
ScotGov Report on Feminist Approach to Foreign Policy
The Alliance and Scottish Council on Global Affairs worked jointly on this evidence report exploring what a feminist approach to global affairs might look like for Scotland.
FOCUS ON LGBTQ+
Kenya Could Follow Uganda As East African Nations Wage War on LGBTQ+ Rights
Weeks after Uganda enacted one of the most draconian anti-LGBTQ+ laws on Earth, Kenya could be poised to follow suit with a similarly formulated bill that punishes LGBTQ+ people with long prison sentences or even the death penalty.
Around the World, Trade Unions are Championing LGBTQ+ Rights in the Workplace
Across the world, trade unions are working to protect and advance the rights of LGBTQ+ people in the world of work.
LGBTQ+ Indians Abroad Watch a Looming Decision in the Indian Supreme Court with High Hopes
LGBTQ+ Indians throughout the world are hoping that a panel of judges in India's Supreme Court will rule in favour of legalising same sex marriage.
LGBTQ+ Rights Programme: Promoting and Protecting the Rights of LGBTQ+ People
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is inviting organisations with relevant expertise to submit project proposals that protect the rights of LGBTQ+ people globally.
MEMBER UPDATES
Why Climate Change Must Be Inclusive
How are disability inclusion, climate change and mental health linked within international development? CBM UK sought to respond to this question at a recent event at the Scottish Parliament on Climate Change, Disability Inclusion, Wellbeing & International Development.
Why it’s Time for a Feminist Wellbeing Economy
As the impact of the cost-of-living crisis deepens for women and girls around the world, ActionAid is calling for a major shift in the current economic approach.
DEC Pakistan Floods Appeal
Monsoon season is about to start again in Pakistan and millions of people are understandably fearful given the hellish floods that swept across vast tracts of the country last year.
Bid Fareweel tae Fossil Fuels
Join GJN to find out more about this fossil fuel treaty and how we can campaign for the Scottish government to back our plan! Speakers include Tunaimati'a Jacob Netzler, Pacific campaigner for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative.
Maitri Trust Vacancy
The Maitri Trust are looking for an experienced Administration & Finance Officer to support the Finance Manager in the running of the Trust’s organisational and budgetary functions.
Deadline for applications, 27th July.
ALLIANCE UPDATES
Farewell to Ellie!
We would like bid a fond farewell to Alliance Team Member Ellie!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude and wish her continued success in all her future endeavors!
Please forward any queries for Ellie to admin@intdevalliance.scot
Unearthing Injustice Webinar
Join the Alliance and Friends of the Earth Scotland to find out about the risks facing the energy transition in Scotland. Transition materials are vital but current practices are not compatible with ethical values.
All Eyes on the SDGs;
We Need Your Input!
We’re looking for a handful of compelling stories from our members to show how they’re working towards the SDGs in different ways and different places.
Alliance Member Hub
Interested in climate finance and how Scotland can support more equitable global financial structures? This was the topic of the last Cross Party Group on International Development.
Read the recommendations here, or share your thoughts on the Hub.
Funding Update of the Month
The Fore: Turbocharging exceptional small charities that are transforming lives and society
Type of Project: Their funding might help your organisation to grow, increase your internal capacity, or become more sustainable or more efficient.
OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES
FACING THE CRISIS
Each month, we highlight a photograph from Facing the Crisis, our virtual exhibition documenting the human impact of the climate crisis. This photograph, taken by Dennis Lupenga, on behalf of Water Aid, shows a bore hole made to extract water in a large lake bed in the Lake Chilwa basin, Malawi. The lake has no outlet, is shallow and saline, and the level of water is greatly affected by seasonal rains and summer evaporation. On several occasions, the lake disappears during exceptionally dry weather.
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