Janet Fenton

Oct 14, 2024 | thenational.scot | Janet Fenton

Suechi Kido, general secretary of Nihon Hidankyo, pictured with anti-nuclear weapon campaigners outside the UN headquarters in New York City (Image: Aine Beattie) The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) partners from Scotland are absolutely delighted to see that Nihon Hidankyo, the group made up of survivors of the 1945 attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, has deservedly won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for its powerful work towards the abolition of nuclear weapons. ICAN...

Jul 30, 2024 | peacenews.info | Sam Bannon |Kate Hudson |Janet Fenton |David MacKenzie |David Mackenzie

Reactions from CND, Peace Action Wales, Secure Scotland, INNATE and Pax Christi England and Wales Over and over, Netanyahu has wrecked chances for a ceasefire deal An in-depth look at two recent books on revolution and nonviolence Assassination attempts and the power that gives meaning to nonviolent action 30% of people in Britain believe that 'Islam is a religion of violence' Acquittals, convictions and possible UK violations of international law Evidence finally breaks through into the...

Mar 5, 2024 | thenational.scot | Janet Fenton

ANGUS Robertson’s enthusiasm for Nato may have caused some anxiety for some Scots. Fortunately, it does not have any real bearing on the effectiveness of the most significant nuclear disarmament treaty of our era. In 70 (and growing) member states of the United Nations, pretty much any activity relating to nuclear weapons – from facilitation to possession to development – is now forbidden by their own legal systems.

Feb 17, 2023 | bellacaledonia.org.uk | Janet Fenton

So Nicola Sturgeon has resigned from her position as First Minister of Scotland. From in Scotland – and from outside – we can offer our congratulations and thanks for her unwavering support for Scotland’s commitment and action for nuclear disarmament. She always points out that she was a member of Scottish CND even before she joined the SNP.