Orkney Folk Stride for Palestinians
Team captain:
Sweyn Hunter
About
Every Saturday at 1pm, since shortly after the outrageous October 7 attacks, and the horrific war crimes perpetrated by Israel in retaliation, the Orkney group of Amnesty International, and the Orkney Friends of Palestine have stood, with anyone else willing to do so, in solidarity for the innocent victims of these events.
We have called for the continuing abhorrent targeting of civilians to stop, and for the so-called peace to comply with the United Nations Charter, and for the use of force to STOP, SPECIALLY after a cease fire has been agreed.
We have always called for, and continue to call for:
1. A permanent ceasefire
2. Unrestricted humanitarian aid into Gaza (and all other parts of Palestine)
3. Peace and justice for all, including the release of all hostages.
Some of us (and some of our friends!) have decided to take part in this Stride for Palestinians 2026 appeal in aid of Medical Aid for Palestine.
We are striding for health, we are striding for dignity, we are striding for Palestinians.
Please donate to help us support Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) as they remain for the Palestinian people - despite a so-called ceasefire.
You can track our progress as we complete 186km over 6 weeks via the map on our page. Thank you!
