Tag: Women

Centenary Funding available for small projects

Projects to mark the suffrage movement will receive £500,000 from the Centenary Fund. The Fund will support a variety of projects including those looking to improve women’s political representation and participation in public life. Continue reading Centenary Funding available for small projects

FM announces action to improve women’s representation in politics

Projects to encourage greater representation of women in political roles at all levels of Scottish society are to be backed by a new £500,000 fund. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has set out the measures that will see grants provided for grassroots and local projects across the country to empower more women into politics.  Continue reading FM announces action to improve women’s representation in politics

Holyrood debate to mark 100 years of women’s suffrage

 

Tuesday (6 February) marks 100 Years of Women’s Right to Vote in the UK and the First Minister will lead a Holyrood debate that day to celebrate the centenary and to highlight the need to further advance women’s representation in all aspects of Scottish society. Continue reading Holyrood debate to mark 100 years of women’s suffrage

Local projects share Big Lottery success

The New Year will bring more opportunities for Scots to learn and share new skills, thanks to £6,221,069 million of National Lottery good cause cash announced today. Among the big winners are Leith-based Saheliya, who receive over £700,000. Continue reading Local projects share Big Lottery success

Free exercise classes for women from Scotland’s most ethnically diverse community

Women in the most ethnically diverse part of Scotland have been enjoying free weekly exercise classes and healthy heart lessons thanks to a locally raised £5,000 Heart Research UK and Subway® Healthy Heart Grant. Continue reading Free exercise classes for women from Scotland’s most ethnically diverse community

Pregnant women urged to get flu vaccine

The Royal College of Midwives is urging more pregnant women across the Lothians to get their flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their babies this winter. The call comes after statistics highlighted that only half (51%)  of those pregnant in the Lothians received their flu vaccine last winter and that flu was the cause of death among one in 11 women who died during, or shortly after, pregnancy. Continue reading Pregnant women urged to get flu vaccine