Philip Brown was Chair of Coventry Lord Mayor's Committee for Peace and Reconciliation from 2018 to 2020
Coventry Observer reports that on 23 February Coventry City Council agreed to remove the Russian Federation flag from the Council House after a request by the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB). that Dr Mario Kosmirak, Chair of the … Continue reading →
The following statement, entitled “Coventry City Council statement on the developing situation in Ukraine” was first published on the council website on 24 February. “We are deeply disturbed at the events in Ukraine overnight and offer our deepest sympathy to … Continue reading →
We give below a brief outline of the history behind Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. In addition, you can hear a panel of guests talking about the deep history of the origins of the Slavic nations and the myth-making around … Continue reading →
On 17 January the UK government published the Third Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA3), recognising the unprecedented challenge of ensuring the UK is resilient to climate change and setting out the work already underway to meet that challenge. The five-year assessment claims … Continue reading →
There are growing fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. How likely is full-scale war? What is President Putin’s strategy? And what is the likely end-game? The BBC podcast “Why Putin has his sights on Ukraine” explores these issues. Listen … Continue reading →
There is currently a lot of talk in the United States about a new civil war starting, prompted by Donald Trump’s lies about winning the last presidential election. It is not as implausible as it might sound, given the amount … Continue reading →
In November 2021 several hundred delegates gathered in Coventry Cathedral and online to share ideas and inspiration about leadership for peace; leadership that mobilises people and communities to respond to the challenges they face and to thrive. The videos include … Continue reading →
On 3 January 2022 the five permanent members of the UN Security Council issued the following Joint Statement: The People’s Republic of China, the French Republic, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the … Continue reading →
During the last 11 years, just before Christmas, Coventry Freemasons have organised a pantomime for some Coventry schools. However in 2020 due to Covid it was not possible to put on the panto. However 500 goodie bags and the Belgrade’s … Continue reading →
In an article in the Observer on 19 December, Bethan McKernan and Quique Kierszenbaum report on a small project which is helping to form strong bonds between Israelis and Palestinians. Israeli Arabic students Maya Mark and Nnur Zahor working together … Continue reading →