Nearly two-thirds of Muslim women in Scotland surveyed have witnessed or experienced Islamophobia.Continue reading Equality News Update: Shropshire Star: Nearly two-thirds of Muslim women witness hate crime in Scotland – survey
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – #FightRacism 21 March 2019
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination takes place annually on 21 March, the theme for 2019 is #FightRacism.Continue reading International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – #FightRacism 21 March 2019
Michelle Wright “The Lady in the Park, Walking”
Recently one of our board members, Dave Davies, has had his article featured in the Independence Magazine. In the article Dave shares his experiences of growing up, politics and promoting equality. Continue reading Michelle Wright “The Lady in the Park, Walking”
Equality News Update: The Courier: World Down Syndrome Day: Tayside’s Sing It Sign It Makaton Choir raise awareness in heart-warming music video
Families from across Tayside have come together to record an uplifting music video for World Down Syndrome Day.Continue reading Equality News Update: The Courier: World Down Syndrome Day: Tayside’s Sing It Sign It Makaton Choir raise awareness in heart-warming music video
Equality News Update: Third Force News: Stigma still haunts men struggling with mental health
Charity wants men to open up more to counter suicides in Scotland Continue reading Equality News Update: Third Force News: Stigma still haunts men struggling with mental health
Equality News Update: BBC News: Students create board game to tackle loneliness
A group of young people have designed a game to stimulate conversation between generations.Continue reading Equality News Update: BBC News: Students create board game to tackle loneliness
Equality News Update: Scottish Legal News: Solicitors invited to help research into legal aid for victims of discrimination in Scotland
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has invited solicitors to contribute to a research project looking at whether legal aid for discrimination cases provides effective access to justice for people who have suffered discrimination in Scotland.Continue reading Equality News Update: Scottish Legal News: Solicitors invited to help research into legal aid for victims of discrimination in Scotland
Police Scotland’s Community Reassurance Message – 15 March 2019
Message from Assistant Chief Constable Steve Johnson.
Following the incident of Monday 19 June 2017 in Finsbury Park, London, I assure you that Police Scotland remains united with all communities. Obviously this comes soon after the attacks in London and Manchester as well as other attacks abroad. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected.Continue reading Police Scotland’s Community Reassurance Message – 15 March 2019
Fife Women and Inclusion in Politics – Josianne Lawrence
Come along and learn some Brazilian dance moves with Josianne!
Fife Women and Inclusion in Politics – Chantal Mrimi
Don’t miss Chantal introducing Rwandan dance and music!
Fife Women and Inclusion in Politics – Nicole Carlin
On Saturday 16th March we are excited to have the talented Nicole Carlin joining us at 2pm to perform at our Fife Women and Inclusion in Politics event.
Equality News Update: Shropshire Star: Minister launches new support plan for people with learning disabilities
A new plan has been launched to help support people with learning disabilities.Continue reading Equality News Update: Shropshire Star: Minister launches new support plan for people with learning disabilities
Equality News Update: ITV News: Investigate impact of social media on children’s mental health, say MSPs
The effect of social media on children’s mental health should be investigated, the Scottish Government has been told.Continue reading Equality News Update: ITV News: Investigate impact of social media on children’s mental health, say MSPs
Dave Davies – Independence Article
Recently one of our board members, Dave Davies, has had his article featured in the Independence Magazine. In the article Dave shares his experiences of growing up, politics and promoting equality. Continue reading Dave Davies – Independence Article
Equality News Update: The Scotsman: Call for human rights strategy to help asylum seekers
Asylum seekers in Scotland struggle to feed themselves and stay warm, while some walk miles every day to reach doctors and lawyers appointments, a report into the plight of refugees north of the border has claimed.Continue reading Equality News Update: The Scotsman: Call for human rights strategy to help asylum seekers