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
Tag: Women
City supports UN’s Women’s16 Days of Activism campaign
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
#Budget2017: Green MSP launches Women and Welfare Summit
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
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
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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
ARRGmaggedon: Roller Girls bid fond farewell to Meadowbank
Edinburgh’s roller girls on the hunt for new home
Auld Reekie Roller Girls (ARRG), Edinburgh’s Roller Derby club, are to host a national tournament in the city on Saturday 25th November. ARRGmageddon 2017, to be held at Meadowbank Sports Centre, will see ARRG’s third travel team, the All Star Rookies, battle it out with teams from Livingston, York and Durham. Continue reading ARRGmaggedon: Roller Girls bid fond farewell to Meadowbank
Minister encourages girls: get into sport
Karate is fastest growing sport for girls
The five fastest growing sports for girls in Scotland have been revealed in new statistics to mark the start of Women and Girls in Sport Week. Continue reading Minister encourages girls: get into sport
Charlotte is First Mentee
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the winner of the ‘First Mentor’ competition yesterday – Charlotte Liddell of Buckhaven in Fife. Launched on International Women’s Day in March, the initiative will see the successful applicant mentored by the First Minister for a period of one year – and it is designed to highlight the importance of women in leadership roles mentoring young women. Continue reading Charlotte is First Mentee
ActWELL: reducing the risk of breast cancer
Could you be a lifestyle coach?
A new scheme aims to reduce women’s risk of developing breast cancer by helping them lose weight and become more active. Continue reading ActWELL: reducing the risk of breast cancer
Women ‘hardest hit by welfare cuts’
Angela Constance: “Equality has taken ‘massive step backwards”
Women are being unfairly impacted by recent UK Government cuts to benefits and welfare eligibility, Equalities Secretary Angela Constance has said. Continue reading Women ‘hardest hit by welfare cuts’