Tag: girls

First Mentor initiative to run again

The ‘First Mentor’ initiative, which gives a young woman aged between 18-23 a chance to be mentored by the First Minister, will run again in 2018.  Following the success of the 2017-18 opportunity, a new round of applications opens today. Continue reading First Mentor initiative to run again

Embrace screening: SHE Scotland film event at North Edinburgh Arts

I wanted to let you know about an exciting event which SHE Scotland are hosting on 6th December 5-8pm.
We are screening an amazing documentary following Taryn Brumfitt’s crusade as she explores the global issue of body loathing, inspiring us the change the way we feel about ourselves and think about our bodies.
Our audience will be made up of young women, youth workers, women and a few famous faces we hope!
Tickets are £10 per adult ticket. We are raising funds to enables us to create a girl zone in the North community.
I hope you can make it and if you need a ticket or tickets please get in touch by Friday 24th November.
Karen
shescotland@outlook.com

Big thinking: New group established to further gender equality

A new group has been created to advise the Scottish Government on the action needed to tackle gender inequality. The Advisory Council on Women and Girls will be chaired by Louise Macdonald OBE, Chief Executive of Young Scot. The all-women group’s members come from from the third sector, government and business – and includes three teenagers. Continue reading Big thinking: New group established to further gender equality