The First Minister’s National Advisory Council on Women and Girls (NACWG) is urging Edinburgh residents to get behind the #GenerationEqual movement by sharing their experiences in its latest discussion surrounding racism and inequality and the need to eradicate racism to achieve equality in Scotland.
Women and girls continue to face inequalities that negatively affect their daily life and the NACWG wants to find out more about these intersectional issues, including employment and career progression. The Advisory Council would like to hear from individuals of any gender and those who don’t identify within Edinburgh to understand any/all challenges of racism and inequality.
The NACWG was established as a catalyst for change, playing a leading role in raising the issue of gender inequality on Scotland’s agenda by providing a challenging voice to the First Minister.
Focusing on different spotlight themes, the Advisory Council encourages people to share ideas and opinions on different gender equality issues. The NACWG’s spotlight is on ‘Racism and Inequality’ until June as part of its efforts to better understand racism in Scotland and help create a society where we are all equal.
To participate in the national conversation and show support, individuals are encouraged to form a ‘Wee Circle’ with family, friends or colleagues to discuss the issues surrounding racism and inequality for women and girls.
Feedback from Circle discussions can be submitted online at onescotland.org/NACWG. Alternatively, people can share their thoughts on social media using the hashtag #GenerationEqual.
Dr Ima Jackson, joining Louise Macdonald OBE as Co-Chair of The NACWG in 2020, said: “Racism and inequality is still a problem within Scotland, particularly for women. Women and girls are too often discouraged within society to reach their full potential because of both their gender and the colour of their skin.
“We invite people across Edinburgh to share their views and experiences, whether they themselves or someone they know is affected by these issues. We will use this feedback to help advise the First Minister what is needed to tackle gender inequality and racism through our recommendations. This is an opportunity for the people of Edinburgh to play a part in real and lasting change for everyone in Scotland.”
Read The NACWG’s 2019 report and recommendations at onescotland.org/NACWG.