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
Multicultural Women’s Group
Madelvic House
Friday 9 February 10am – midday
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
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
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
Everyone has a role in stopping fundamental violations of human rights against women and girls Equalities Secretary, Angela Constance will tell parliament today. Continue reading Preventing violence against women: we all have a part to play
The Edinburgh chapter of a 16-day global initiative that aims to end gender-based violence launches today. The UN’s Women’s 16 Days of Activism campaign will see a range of events held across the world in the lead-up to Human Rights Day on 10th December. Continue reading City supports UN’s Women’s16 Days of Activism campaign
Women are experiencing austerity and welfare reform disproportionately a Green MSP will warn today at a meeting of academics and third sector experts on the day of the UK government’s budget. Continue reading #Budget2017: Green MSP launches Women and Welfare Summit
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
