It’s been another busy year so we wanted to share just some of the wins and progress we’ve enjoyed thanks to you! In this newsletter: Speaking at a Cross Party Group on International Development Marching for Debt Justice A win for Debt Justice on Loss and Damage Scotland Against PPPs Task Force and MSP Meetings. Our Future is […]
History RePPPeated 2 – Why Public-Private Partnerships are not the solution
We are proud to feature in a vital report published by Eurodad today where they outline that using public-private partnerships (PPPs) to deliver public services is having a devastating impact on communities and the planet. “History RePPPeated II: Why public-private partnerships are not the solution” features seven in-depth investigations into PPPs across a range of […]
Debt Justice for Sri Lanka Fundraising Events
We’re excited to invite you to our three fundraising events as we take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge between the 29th Nov- 6th Dec. We would love you to join us! We have been accepted for matched funding so anything we raise will be doubled by our generous pledgers up to £2,000! The profits […]
Marching For Debt Justice
On the 12th of November 2022, Jubilee Scotland attended the COP27 march in Edinburgh, part of the Global day of Action for climate justice in solidarity with groups in Sharm El Sheik in Egypt. Several thousand people attended the march starting from St. Andrews Square in Edinburgh. Several organisations and society groups across the UK […]
A win for Debt Justice on Loss and Damage
With an issue as complex as debt justice, it can be difficult to see the wins in the short term but when those wins come, they feel BIG. Let’s go back to COP26 for a moment of context. This time last year Glasgow was a hive of activity and we were preparing to march to […]
Jubilee Scotland and Global Justice Now Protest in the Heart of Edinburgh
Jubilee Scotland and Global Justice Now joined forces last week to ask BlackRock to cancel or suspend debts between them and Zambia as the country struggles to fund healthcare and education for the Zambian people whilst BlackRock are set to make 110% profit. The two organisations came together to create a BlackRock pinata that was […]
Climate Change and Debt at the Glasgow Climate Dialogues
the Glasgow Climate Dialogues provided a platform for Global South experts to engage with key actors in Scotland ahead of COP 26. Jubilee Scotland played a key role in organising the dialogues, which were held in recognition of the disproportionate impact of climate change on the Global South and the need for Global South voices and priorities to be central to the summit.
Jubilee Scotland’s Webinar on COP26 and Debt Justice
Want to learn more about climate and debt? Jubilee Scotland’s free webinar will explore the links between climate change and debt, including how these dual crises are affecting people in Scotland’s international development partner countries.
A Just and Green Recovery for Scotland
Jubilee Scotland is part of a new campaign to Build Back Better. As we begin to recover from the devastating impacts of Coronavirus, we have a chance to transform our society for the better. The outbreak of COVID-19 has reminded us what is really important – looking after each other and our communities, our health […]