Maggie Chapman MSP (she/her)

Hope as a duty: Gaza and the BDS Movement The issue which has, more than any other, shown the depth of hypocrisy in the international rules based order is Palestine. In Gaza, the world watched a genocide in real time. Despite massive global protests, the machine rolled on – yet Palestinians remain hopeful. Host Nick Dearden speaks with Om

about sources of hope in the face of ongoing atrocities.

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The world's eyes have turned away from Gaza – but the devastation continues.

In this episode of their podcast, Global Justice Now's Nick Dearden speaks to Omar Barghouti, founder of the BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) Movement,
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He is touring the UK with the documentary. Come & see the one hour film and join in a discussion on the the issues raised with Peter himself.

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Aberdeen University Filmmaking Society and Aberdeen Climate Action present A film by Dr Peter Knapp followed by discussion with the author 7-9pm Wednesday 11th March McRobert Building MR051, University of Aberdeen, AB24 5UA Free entryy with donations on the night.

TOMORROW: 📽️ Fire & Fascism

Dr Peter Knapp, has created a film on wild fires in Europe linking to both climate change & far right politics that sheds light on the man made & deliberate causes of destruction & offers insights into inspiring movements that are challenging them.
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Spring Clean Scotland | Keep Scotland Beautiful The Spring Clean Scotland campaign serves as an annual call to action in communities across the country to come together to tackle the litter emergency.

🔗 Sign up here: www.keepscotlandbeau...
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50% of Scottish adults admit to littering in the last 12 months.

The Keep Scotland Beautiful campaign that everybody can take part in to tackle Scotland’s litter. Businesses, community groups, schools... #SpringCleanScotland 2026 will be held between 13 March and 24 April 2026.


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National Demonstration Stop the Nuclear Nightmare Use your vote HMNB Clyde (Faslane) North Gate Saturday 14th March 2026, 1-3pm Email cndabdn@gmail.com to sign up for bus from Aberdeen (leaving 7:50am returning 8pm)

🚌 Sign up for a bus from Aberdeen to join the National Demonstration: Stop the Nuclear Nightmare.

Bus leaves 7:50am, returns 8pm, Saturday 14th March

📧 cndandn@gmail.com to sign up

Why we invited Caroline Lucas to speak in Scotland this week Join us in Edinburgh or Glasgow, if you can

Really sorry to be missing Caroline Lucas talking about how to combat the far right this week. But if you can, get to the Pleasance Theatre in Edinburgh on Tuesday or Cottiers in Glasgow on Wednesday. More about why this matters in this blog (also with ticket info):

Last week I: Spoke at the 'Scotland for Palestine' rally at Scot Parl, highlighting Scot Gov's failure to live up to BDS commitments (pics) Hosted Young Sea Changers in Parliament, & heard about their priorities to protect marine biodiversity Raised Engender's 10 steps to improve the lives of women in Scot Parl ahead of international women's day Met with the FBU, Victim Support Scotland and Crisis to discuss ongoing campaigns and issues Maggie is pictured between two people from Young Sea Changers, holding up a map of Scotland.

Snowdrops & narcissi are out and March is well underway. I marked International Women's Day at a poetry reading in Aberdeen, caught up with the @FBU about ongoing issues, and was pleased to welcome @youth4seas.bsky.social to the Scottish Parliament. Here's a snapshot of some of my activities:

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When it comes to your healthcare, it's OK to ask questions...

It's OK to ask... What are the benefits of this treatment?

It's OK to ask... any alternative treatments I can try?

It's OK to ask... What if I do nothing?

#ItsOKtoAsk!

When you understand what's going on with your health, you can make better decisions around your care and treatment.

👇 For more info on questions to ask at your next appointment see link below.

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Tickets - make hope possible limited Make hope possible proudly presents: Caroline Lucas in conversation: How to beat right wing populism 10th March 2026- Edinburgh11th March 2026 – Glasgow Caroline Lucas has been prominent in British...

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Read some great coverage of the event in The National:
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Hear Caroline Lucas speaking in Edinburgh & Glasgow next week - including sharing what she learned in the Gorton and Denton by-election and how we can take on the far right.

🔗 Links below.
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a-palestine-reading-circle A Palestine Reading Circle Complete this form to sign up! The reading circle is a volunteer-run collective education project organised in support of th...

🗓️ 20th April
⏰ 6-8pm
📍 Dundee Meeting House, 9 Whitehall Crescent

Hosted by Art Workers for Palestine Dundee

To participate, please complete this short form: my.liberaforms.org/a...
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This reading circle is a volunteer-run collective education project organised by members of Art Workers for Palestine Dundee, in support of the liberation of Palestine. All who share this goal are welcome to join us.
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Our first three sessions will lay the foundations: exploring Palestine’s archaeological record, the rise of Zionist ideology as analysed by Palestinians, and the context and effects of the Balfour declaration.
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Together, we’ll study the people’s history of Palestine, the creativity and diversity of the Palestinian resistance, and how to use our learning for greater solidarity.
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A burnt orange background with images of a book, the outline of a unified Palestine, a pen, a keffiyeh, an olive branch, a key and a Palestine sunbird, arranged in a circle around the words A Palestine Reading Circle.

Join a peer-led study group, sharing historical accounts, as well as stories, poetry, posters, films and music by Palestinians.

Each month will build our understanding of how Palestine has been shaped through periods of colonisation, partition, occupation, resistance and revolution.
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It felt timely to raise Engender's 10 steps to improve the lives of women this week in the Chamber at Holyrood #IWD #InternationalWomensDay

Join the Scottish Greens Join the Scottish Greens today and be part of our growing movement. Why should I join?  We are always told that the system is broken, but it’s not. It’s rigged. It's rigged in favour of corporations,

💚 Like what the Scottish Greens stand for? Join us: www.greens.scot/join

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International Women's Day is a chance to celebrate the power, resilience and brilliance of women - but it is also a call to action.
#IWD2026
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🎨 Dundee Zine Festival 2026 🎨

🗓️ Saturday 14 March
⏰ 11am to 4pm
📍 Art Angel: 1st floor, Enterprise House, 45 N Lindsay St, Dundee DD1 1PW

The venue is fully accessible but applicants should contact the organisers if they can support with any additional access needs: dundeezinefest@gmail.com

Foudland Hill Wind Farm Community Consultation Round 1 Event Tuesday 10th March 2026 Insch-Leslie-Premnay-Oyne Parish Church, Insch, AB52 6AF, between 3pm and 7pm Please scan the QR code below to view our website. Why? Koehler Renewable Energy UK (KRE) is developing Foudland Hill Wind Farm (the Proposed Development), which would include up to nine turbines with a maximum blade tip height of up to 200m, along with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) of up to 20 MW capacity. As part of this round of engagement, we plan to hold one public event to share information and invite feedback.

Background The Foudland Hill Wind Farm proposal includes up to nine wind turbines (up to 200m to blade tip) and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a capacity of up to 20 MW. The site lies approximately 6.4 km north of Insch and 8.5 km south-east of Huntly. Depending on the model selected for the final design, each turbine could generate up to 7.2 MW. Together with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) of up to 20 MW, this would give the development a total installed capacity of up to 84.8 MW. Consultation KRE held a well attended Meet the Developer event on Thursday 26th June 2025. The team will now be holding two rounds of consultation events to maximise community engagement. Because of its size, this is a Section 36 application meaning it will be determined by Scottish Ministers, with Aberdeenshire Council as a statutory consultee. The first round will be held on: Tuesday 10th March 2026, Insch-Leslie-Premnay-Oyne Parish Church, Insch, AB52 6AF, between 3pm and 7pm Exhibi

Foundland Hill Wind Farm Community Consultation

🗓️Tuesday 10th March 2026
⏰ 3-7pm
📍 Insch-Leslie-Premnay-Oyne Parish Church, Insch, AB52 6AF

Thread Memory Symposium An international symposium on the history, future and power of Tatreez

With a day of presentations and panel discussions from Palestine, the UK, and beyond, this symposium is a must-attend event for textile experts, museum professionals, and embroidery enthusiasts.

Book now and read more about the event: www.vam.ac.uk/dundee...
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An extension of the V&A Dundee exhibition, Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine, this symposium will explore Palestine’s influence on Scottish and British design, textile activism, dyeing practices, and contemporary fashion.
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V&A Dundee What's on: Discover the history, future and power of Palestinian embroidery at our Thread Memory Symposium Wednesday 22 April 9.00-5.00 Juniper Auditorium £20 / £14 concession

Thread Memory Symposium

An international symposium on the history, future and power of tatreez, organised by the V&A Dundee

Tatreez is the ancient practice of elaborate hand-embroidery in Palestine, telling stories of remarkable regional diversity and the lives of its people.
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Daggit Gaza + Frontiers of Dreams and Fears - Dundee Contemporary Arts To mark International Women’s Day, we’re screening short film Daggit Gaza followed by feature film Frontiers of Dreams and Fears in collaboration with Dundee Nablus Twinning Association. This screening will be introduced by Viviane Saglier, lecturer i

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It is accompanied by an audio recording of the film maker's Uncle Hossam's call in which he describes everyday life in Gaza and the impact of the Israeli siege and bombing of Gaza.

This is a joint programme: DCA funded the main film with DNTA paying the fee for the short film.
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The title can be translated as a spicy tomato salad made in Gaza (called daggah) or the pounding of Gaza. The film shows the pounding of the salad ingredients in a mortar and pestle.
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Despite the overwhelming barriers that separate them, the girls form a close relationship through letters before trying to meet.

Short Film: Daggit Gaza
(2009, 7 mins)
Director: Hadeel Assali
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