Philip Brown was Chair of Coventry Lord Mayor's Committee for Peace and Reconciliation from 2018 to 2020
I had the undiluted pleasure of working with Colin Scott for 38 years. In 1985, Colin moved to Coventry as the Manager of the Central Library. A few years later, he became my line manager. An exceptional manager, he brought … Continue reading →
It was with great sadness that Positive Images Festival lost one of our founders, Colin Scott. I know that it was felt by many in the city of Coventry and we have received some wonderful messages and emails, stating the … Continue reading →
Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) is a community of people working together for peace, equality, and justice and against racism, occupation, and colonisation. It is the biggest organisation in the UK dedicated to securing Palestinian human rights. PSC brings people from all … Continue reading →
The text of Early Day Motion EMD 177 is as follows: That this House notes with deep concern that UK-made military equipment and technology is being used by Israel, including in its most recent bombardment of the occupied Gaza Strip … Continue reading →
Bombed, forced from their homes & starved. The people of #Gaza are experiencing levels of pain & suffering that no human should ever endure. We need a lasting #CeasefireNow, to allow enough food to reach those who desperately need it. … Continue reading →
The following information comes from here on Coventry City website. ePetition details Twin Coventry city with Khan Younis Sign ePetition Log in or register and sign the ePetition Browse all current ePetitions Text of petition We the undersigned petition the … Continue reading →
In the last in the BBC radio 4 series The Failure of the Future in February 2024, writer and artist Johny Pitts and guests examined “A Promise of Peace”. In the horrific aftermath of the nuclear bombings on Hiroshima and … Continue reading →
On 16 January 2024, the Faith & Belief Forum (F&BF) announced that working with the charity Why Me and Interfaith Glasgow they had received almost £500,000 from the UK National Lottery to lead a new major initiative to repair the harm done by faith-based hate in … Continue reading →
The City of Coventry has received a special gift from both Hiroshima and the Embassy of Japan to the United Kingdom. School students in Hiroshima have handcrafted 1,000 multi-coloured origami cranes that will form “trees of peace” that will tour … Continue reading →