Equality Updates newsletter - 9th May 2014
produced on behalf of
Glasgow Equality Forum
Scottish news and events:
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From RAPE CRISIS SCOTLAND
Research into Deaf and disabled young people's experiences of Child Protection (01/05/14)
http://digbig.com/5bjxsk
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From JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
Time to close ‘persistent and significant’ attainment gap between rich and poor Scottish children (07/05/14)
http://www.jrf.org.uk/media-centre/attainment-gap-between-rich-and-poor-scottish-children
Three steps Scotland can take to close the attainment gap between rich and poor children (07/05/14)
http://www.jrf.org.uk/blog/2014/05/scotland-attainment-gap-rich-and-poor-children
Closing the attainment gap in Scottish education (07/05/14)
http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/closing-attainment-gap-scottish-education
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From BLACK TRIANGLE CAMPAIGN
Need help and advice? The Scottish Welfare Support and Advice Network is here for YOU (01/05/14)
…..Having witnessed the significant negative impact that ‘welfare reform’ was having on families, on fellow disabled people and ultimately the wider society; myself and a friend and associate came together with a view to setting up a not-for-profit organisation which would provide advice, assistance and support to those living in Scotland who are affected by hardship ‘in all its forms’. Bringing together over 25 years of volunteering and advocacy, the Scottish Welfare Support and Advice Network (SWSAN) was born…..
http://digbig.com/5bjxer
https://www.swsan.eu.org/
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From VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN PREVENTION NETWORK SCOTLAND
Lanarkshire Anti-Violence Against Women 2014 Youth songwriting competition
http://digbig.com/5bjxfq
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From SCOTTISH WOMEN’S AID
19
th June, EDINBURGH, 3-5pm
Finding Our Way Home - Working to build up 'affectional bonds' between mothers and infants fleeing family violence.
Scottish Women's Aid is delighted to welcome Wendy Bunston and Karen Glennan to present their work on "Bubs on Board", an intervention for infants and mothers who have entered into refuge, and which was piloted in women's shelters in Tasmania, Australia.
http://digbig.com/5bjxpe
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From MIGRANTS' RIGHTS NETWORK
Research shows that Scots attitudes to migration differ from other parts of the UK (02/05/14)
http://digbig.com/5bjxsd
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From EQUALITY NETWORK
LGBTI People of the Commonwealth
….We will be creating an exhibition, booklet and website entitled ‘LGBTI people of the Commonwealth’ which will be shown as part of the games festival programme….
http://www.equality-network.org/category/news/
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From COALITION FOR RACIAL EQUALITY AND RIGHTS (CRER)
“Racist” is an adjective, not an insult
This week’s news has been dominated by racism both in the UK and abroad. The Dani Alves incident, Jeremy Clarkson mark one and two, various UKIPpers, and a US basketball team owner (who ironically owes his successes in that position to the very people he seems to hate). High profile recognition that racism is unacceptable should be a good thing. We should be welcoming all of this discontent about racist language. But look a little deeper and it soon becomes clear that this week’s debate is no cause for celebration…..
http://www.crer.org.uk/81-front-page-articles/446-racist-is-an-adjective-not-an-insult
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From GLASGOW COUNCIL FOR THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR
Glasgow Community Planning Audit Published
Audit Scotland has published their findings following the ‘best value’ audit of Glasgow Community Planning Partnership. While the report finds that the partnership in Glasgow has a clear sense of purpose and direction for tackling some of the city's deep-seated social and economic problems, they make a number of recommendations on how Community Planning in the city can be improved.
http://digbig.com/5bjxgy
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From VOLUNTARY ACTION SCOTLAND
18th June, GLASGOW, 10.30am - 3.30pm
Models of befriending practice in Reshaping Care for Older People – unpicking the TSI role
http://digbig.com/5bjxfm
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From SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
Strengthened powers to tackle blue badge abuse welcomed (07/05/14)
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/76133.aspx
Equal Opportunities Committee: 8 May 2014: 9th Meeting, 2014
1. Fathers and parenting (in private): The Committee will consider a revised draft report.
2. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.
Proposed future business: At its next meeting on 15 May, the Committee expects to consider the Draft Budget Scrutiny 2015-16 and the draft 2013-14 Annual Report.
http://digbig.com/5bjxpj
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From SCOTTISH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
SHRC Human Rights Advice Map
http://maps.scottishhumanrights.com/default.aspx
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From CAPABILITY SCOTLAND
'Contact a Family' research (08/05/14)
Contact a Family is calling on mums, dads and other family members who care for children and young people with additional needs or disabilities to take part in some important research about family finances and the impact of welfare reforms.
http://www.capability-scotland.org.uk/news-events/latest-news/caf/
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From THE HERALD SCOTLAND
Salmond signals go-ahead for Clare's Law abuse scheme trial (08/05/14)
A law giving people the right to know if their partner has a history of domestic violence will be tested in Scotland.
http://digbig.com/5bjxry
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From PATH SCOTLAND
May 2014 – January 2015, GLASGOW
Developing Management and Leadership Skills: a positive action course for people from black and minority ethnic communities
Starts 19
th May
http://digbig.com/5bjxrd
Positive Moves in the Workplace
The Positive Moves in the Workplace is a Big Lottery Funded programme which aims to support BME participants to improve their confidence, communication skills, ability to deal with conflict, problem solving skills and their assertiveness whilst being supported to plan their career and realise opportunities for progression. Alongside this, employers will be assisted to develop equalities policies and best practice and be better able to support BME staff in their progression. We will be assessing Applications for our next intake from the 1st of June 2014.
http://pathscotland.org.uk/general-news/positive-moves-workplace/
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From SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL
12
th – 13
th June, GLASGOW
This is Glasgow / WSREC
Creating tomorrow's welcome from Glasgow's past and present. Capturing young people’s interpretation of the ‘Welcome’ theme, ‘This is Glasgow’ is an exhibition exploring cultural identity, migration and prejudice. Having participated in migration and LGBT workshops, young people used photography and dance to respond to these themes and create this exhibition
E-mail
bwilliams@wsrec.co.uk Web Link
www.wsrec.co.uk
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From VOLUNTEER GLASGOW
Keep Volunteering Voluntary
We believe that a number of recent DWP/Jobcentre Plus developments are undermining our efforts in Glasgow to achieve a more Inclusive Glasgow 2014 Legacy….
http://www.volunteerglasgow.org/organise/keep-volunteering-voluntary/
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From HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS EQUALITY FORUM (HIEF)
Plans to get more Scots online
A new strategy to get more Scots online has been launched by the Scottish Government and SCVO. The National Digital Participation Framework for Local Action outlines how digital technology can be used to tackle inequality and benefit communities across the country. Find out more:
http://digbig.com/5bjxqt
28
th May, INVERNESS, 2-4pm
Health inequality debate
"Is reducing health inequality about improving health services or realising our social and economic rights?" This free event will debate the medical and social models of improving health and explore the role that realising our social and economic human rights has to play in addressing the root causes of health inequality in Scotland. Find out more and book your place
http://www.scvo.org.uk/events/health-inequality-debate/
16
th June, EDINBURGH, 11am – 12pm
Digital participation debate
"Does today's digital society help or hinder our right to an adequate standard of living?" This free event is part of DigiScotFest14, Scotland's first 'unconference' dedicated to digital participation. The debate will focus on the impact a digital society has on our human rights. Attend the whole Digifest or simply join us for the debate. Find out more and book your place
http://digbig.com/5bjxqs
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From GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Get Ready Glasgow Community Information Events for Local Residents and Businesses
Throughout May everyone living or working near Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games' venues will have the chance to find out more about the impact on their neighbourhoods as the city prepares to host the largest sporting and cultural event ever held in Scotland.
http://digbig.com/5bjxgx
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From CHEX
9
th May GLASGOW, 6pm-8.30pm at the Carlton Studios, 54 Carlton Place, G5 9TW
Open Invitation To All!!
Launch Night of FemInArtScene – A Fortnight of Feminist Art (as part of the Southside Fringe Glasgow)
From 9th until 23rd of May Glasgow based feminist art group 'FemInArtScene' will be taking over the walls of Carlton Studios, Glasgow, as part of the Southside Fringe 2014. Featuring local & international exhibitors whose work will be for sale, this event will reflect women’s lives & experiences & bring more visibility to women within the art movement. For all enquiries please email
feminartscene@yahoo.com or visit our facebook page @
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/194006374119209/ for more details
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From GRAMNet (Glasgow Refugee and Asylum Network)
May 14
th GLASGOW, 5.30pm, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall St
Nowhere Home
GRAMNet Film Series 2013/2014, In observance of International Day for Families
Documentary: Norway/Sweden (2012), Director: Margreth Olin | Running Time: 90 mins | Cert. 12 : Nowhere Home is an intimate and moving film about teenagers in an extreme life situation who fight to keep their hope for a dignified life alive.
Full film details:
http://bemis.org.uk/PDF/gramnet-film-series-2013-2014.pdf Events are free of charge and open to everyone
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From MENTAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT E-BULLETIN
On Edge- learning about self-harm
…. On Edge has been developed in partnership with a variety of different approaches and partners and is primarily designed for S2 pupils and above. The lessons packs are available to download from the See Me website:
http://seemescotland.org.uk/getinvolved/590-on-edge-learning-about-self-harm
Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival announces new writing competition
http://www.mhfestival.com/writing-awards
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From POVERTY TRUTH COMMISSION
21
st June, GLASGOW
Turning Up the Volume on Poverty
…. We have to become a fairer, better and more equal Scotland. Over the last two years we have been working on what needs to change. On the 21st June, in Glasgow’s Woodside Halls, we will present our findings in music, drama, poetry, comedy, interview and film. The afternoon will be entertaining – the topic is anything but. It is time to turn up the VOLUME on poverty. For more information and to book your free place go to
http://digbig.com/5bjxqy , call 0141 248 2911; or e-mail
info@povertytruthcommission.org
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From ROCK TRUST
23
rd October, EDINBURGH
30
th October,. GLASGOW
“The Networks Approach” Training”
The Rock Trust is offering a development opportunity - Networks Approach Training. This is a full day of training aimed at professionals and volunteers who support individuals experiencing isolation, loneliness and vulnerability due to a lack of positive relationships in their lives.
More info about the training here:
http://www.rocktrust.org/index.php/events/training/
Booking: The cost is £65 per delegate. Group bookings reduced rate. For further information or to book please email
training@rocktrust.org or telephone 0131 557 4059
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From VOLUNTARY HEALTH SCOTLAND
Health Inequalities
Policy makers often ask us for evidence to show the impact of the work of the voluntary sector. We know that there is a lot of exceptional work in the voluntary sector to tackle health inequalities and that you are making a real difference to people’s lives. We want to promote your work and build an evidence base to show the world just how valuable the sector is. With this in mind, we are undertaking a project, funded by NHS Health Scotland, to showcase the work of the voluntary sector in tackling health inequalities and show what further support we need to be able to make the most of our opportunities. If you are interested in taking part in this project, please contact Susan Lowes for more information:
susan.lowes@vhscotland.org.uk
Digital inclusion for Health new website
VHS member
Safe Space, the first participants in Digital Inclusion for Health Project, have launched their new website. SafeSpace support people, who have experienced sexual abuse, based in Dunfermline they offer counselling, outreach, group work and training.
http://www.safe-space.co.uk/
June 24
th, GLASGOW, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Unequal lives, unjust deaths; Transitions
This is the second event in the unequal lives, unjust deaths series examining how the voluntary sector can collaborate to tackle health inequalities across the life course.
http://digbig.com/5bjxqx
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From CEMVO SCOTLAND
28
th May, GLASGOW, 12:30 – 4PM
Don’t waste money on food waste – Practical food recycling & recovery solutions for SMEs and communities.
https://foodwastebiofuel.eventbrite.co.uk
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From SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH (SAMH)
Branching Out for Better Mental Health: Forestry Commission Scotland wins 2014 PAHA Award
Congratulations to Branching Out, an innovative outdoor activity programme available to adults who use mental health services across Glasgow, on receiving a prestigious Physical Activity and Health Alliance (PAHA) award from NHS Health Scotland in recognition of its commitment to encouraging more people to be more active…..
http://digbig.com/5bjxsh
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From IRISS - THE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SERVICES
19
th – 22
nd May, GLASGOW, Pearce Institute and the Galgael Trust, Govan
Imagining the future of social services
What will 2025 look like in Scotland and what will the implications be for the social services workforce?
http://www.iriss.org.uk/events/imagining-future-social-services#.U2UQYCfm794.twitter
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From SCOTSMAN (via IRISS)
Scots father to take child access plea to Holyrood (06/05/14)
A MAN who is fighting to see his baby son is to urge MSPs to change the law so unmarried fathers have a guaranteed right to be part of their children’s lives if they are deemed to be fit parents.
http://digbig.com/5bjxhy
Glasgow Uni study highlights lack of suicide help (02/05/14)
AROUND six out of every ten people struggling with suicidal thoughts do not receive any help, according to new research by Glasgow University and the prestigious Harvard University in the USA.
http://digbig.com/5bjxnx
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From SCOTTISH RECOVERY NETWORK
11
th June, EDINBURGH, 10am – 2pm
Write to Recovery website launch
Write to Recovery is designed to support people affected by mental health problems on their journeys of recovery. It provides tools and inspiration to help write and share personal stories of lived experience. Write to Recovery offers us all the opportunity to gain insights into experiences of recovery.
www.scottishrecovery.net
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From EDINBURGH DEVELOPMENT GROUP
12
th – 16
th May, MUSSELBURGH
Support Brokerage Training Course
… 5 day training course covering all the areas of knowledge needed to successfully fulfil the function of support brokerage training. During the course we will look at the following areas; negotiation and mediation, information advice and guidance, support planning and sign posting….
http://www.edg-sco.org/news/support-brokerage-training-course.html
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From SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Review Of Antisocial Behaviour Noise Regime Call For Evidence (09/05/14)
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2014/05/9660
Increasing women entrepreneurs would be worth £7bn (08/05/14)
http://digbig.com/5bjxqw
Tenants encouraged to apply for ‘Bedroom Tax’ help (07/05/14)
http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Tenants-encouraged-to-apply-for-Bedroom-Tax-help-c55.aspx
Unequal start for one in three children (07/05/14)
http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Unequal-start-for-one-in-three-children-c42.aspx
Consultation on draft Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill and options for challenging decisions made by local authorities on applications to the Scottish Welfare Fund (06/05/14)
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/11/5175
Equality Impact Assessment - Child Poverty Strategy for Scotland - Our Approach - 2014-2017 (06/05/14)
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2014/05/6267
Closing the gender gap (04/05/14)
Consultation opens on mandatory quotas for public boards
http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Closing-the-gender-gap-c31.aspx
Quality childcare 'boosts school attainment' (04/05/14)
http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Quality-childcare-boosts-school-attainment-c2e.aspx
Adults with Incapacity (Supervision of Welfare Guardians etc. by Local Authorities) (Scotland) Regulations 2002: Scottish Government Response to the Consultation (02/05/14)
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2014/05/7868
Adult Support and Protection Code of Practice (02/05/14)
This revised Code of Practice is to replace the Code of Practice published in 2008.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2014/05/6492
A Quick Guide To Help With Health Costs (02/05/14)
Public information leaflet providing information on NHS Dental charges, Optical voucher and help with health costs incuding travel costs.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2014/05/2326
‘Bedroom Tax’ cap will be lifted (02/05/14)
Scottish Government able to help 72,000 households affected.
http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/-Bedroom-Tax-cap-will-be-lifted-c2d.aspx
NHS Continuing Healthcare (02/05/14)
An independent review of NHS Continuing Care has been published today, making a number of recommendations to improve the way this form of long-term care is provided.
http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/NHS-Continuing-Healthcare-c2c.aspx
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From EVENING TIMES
Call for new law to tackle domestic abuse (08/05/14)
ONE of Scotland's leading lawyers is calling for specialist legislation to tackle domestic abuse.
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/u/call-for-new-law-to-tackle-domestic-abuse.1399536504
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From ABORTION RIGHTS
Abortion Rights response to NI women not entitled to free abortions in England (09/05/14)
http://digbig.com/5bjxsj
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From WOMEN’S AID
Half of domestic violence victims experience financial abuse (01/05/14)
http://digbig.com/5bjxpc
severe mental and physical health needs of women escaping domestic violence – 7 in 10 have mental health problems (23/04/14)
Nearly 30% of women in refuges have mental health needs caused by domestic violence
http://digbig.com/5bjxpd
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From REFUGEE COUNCIL
New refugees face homelessness and destitution (07/05/14)
Newly granted refugees are facing homelessness and destitution due to administrative delays and errors, the Refugee Council warns.
http://digbig.com/5bjxrg
Refugees' first steps should not be towards nearest homeless hostel (07/05/14)
http://digbig.com/5bjxrh
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From DISABILITY RIGHTS UK
Scope report: attitudes to disabled people (08/05/14)
In 2014, disabled people continue to face challenges in many areas of their lives.
http://digbig.com/5bjxsf
Disability End of Life Survey and Focus Group (07/05/14)
Disability and End of Life Survey and Focus Group: Your opportunity to contribute to crucial research.
http://digbig.com/5bjxse
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From OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS
Grants: Countering Islamophobia and Discrimination Affecting Muslims
The overarching goal of this targeted call is to counter structural discrimination affecting Muslims and the trickle-down effects this has on wider society.
http://digbig.com/5bjxrx
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From BUSINESS DISABILITY FORUM
Employers need to tackle the causes of mental health problems at work
...may require tailored support too. If you manage someone with a mental health problem, as with any other employee, regular communication is vital.
http://digbig.com/5bjxsg
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From DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
World Dementia Council meets for the first time (01/05/14)
The first members of the World Dementia Council have met for the first time in London in a bid to stimulate the innovation and development of life-enhancing drugs, treatments and care for people with dementia within a generation.
http://digbig.com/5bjxfb
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From DISABILITY NEWS SERVICE
DWP faces cover-up claims over Work Choice ‘fraud’ investigation (02/05/14)
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing accusations of a cover-up, after clearing one of its specialist welfare-to-work providers of fraud allegations, despite refusing to interview either of the two whistleblowers.
http://digbig.com/5bjxgf
DWP’s own advisers call for cumulative impact assessment of welfare reforms (02/05/14)
The government’s own benefits advisers have called on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to assess the overall impact of its far-reaching programme of welfare reforms on disabled people, a task ministers have repeatedly claimed is impossible.
http://digbig.com/5bjxgg
Disability and Poverty Taskforce: Labour accused of ‘disrespect’ (02/05/14)
newslatestLabour shadow ministers have been accused of “paying lip service to disabled people”, after the party commissioned a report on breaking the link between disability and poverty and then refused to publicise its conclusions.
http://digbig.com/5bjxgh
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From POLICY EXCHANGE
A Portrait of Modern Britain (06/05/14)
People from ethnic minority backgrounds will make up nearly a third of the UK’s population by 2050
http://www.policyexchange.org.uk/publications/category/item/a-portrait-of-modern-britain
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From SENSE
Sense survey looking at deafblind people's experiences of social care
http://digbig.com/5bjxnw
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From BIHR
Human rights victory for people receiving care services (07/05/14)
Today the House of Lords has passed a Government amendment to the Care Bill, supported by BIHR and a range of others, clarifying that Human Rights Act protections extend to people receiving care services.
http://bihr.org.uk/media/human-rights-victory-for-people-receiving-care-services
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From OPERATION BLACK VOTE
The Sun headline: ‘MPs warned not to ignore minority vote’ (06/05/14)
I never thought I’d see this headline from the Sun newspaper, but there it is for millions of its readers to see and digest.
http://obv.org.uk/news-blogs/sun-headline-mps-warned-not-ignore-minority-vote
Jeremy Clarkson: You want him gone (02/05/14)
http://obv.org.uk/news-blogs/jeremy-clarkson-you-want-him-gone
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From EQUALITY CHALLENGE UNIT
Independent evaluation finds positive impact of Athena SWAN Charter
An independent evaluation into the impact and effectiveness of Equality Challenge Unit’s Athena SWAN Charter has confirmed that the awards scheme advances gender equality and changes the working culture and attitude within participating departments and universities.
http://digbig.com/5bjxhe
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From EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Commission calls for clear national and local guidance on Do Not Resuscitate Notices (06/05/14)
Health workers should not be allowed to breach the human rights of vulnerable patients, and their family members, by preventing them from being involved in any decision about resuscitation, the Equality and Human Rights Commission will say today.
http://digbig.com/5bjxpg
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From RAPE CRISIS ENGLAND & WALES
Max Clifford sentenced to 8 years in prison: Rape Crisis comments (02/05/14)
http://www.rapecrisis.org.uk/news_show.php?id=110
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From THE LESBIAN & GAY FOUNDATION
More ‘inclusive’ health services needed for LGB people with substance addiction (06/05/14)
http://digbig.com/5bjxhg
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From MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
12
th – 18
th May
Mental Health Awareness Week 2014
http://mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/mentalhealthawarenessweek/
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From OPENDEMOCRACY - 50.50
Academics speak out against the UK Immigration Bill (07/05/14)
Researchers are challenging government policy, exposing untruths and contesting the terms of the debate.
http://digbig.com/5bjxqj
We need to talk about structural racism (06/05/14)
The ‘not all white people’ defence is narcissistic defensiveness that upholds a structurally unequal status quo.
http://opendemocracy.net/5050/reni-eddolodge/we-need-to-talk-about-structural-racismc
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From OXFORD HUMAN RIGHTS BLOG
Going Hungry? The Human Right to Food in the UK (07/05/14)
The Government is legally required under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Article 11) to secure the human right to adequate food for everyone in the UK. But in recent years we have seen large increases in the levels of malnutrition, hunger and food bank usage, all of which are indicative of the UK being in breach of its international legal obligations in respect of the right to food.
http://ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk/going-hungry-the-human-right-to-food-in-the-uk/
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From DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Benefit cap: 100 people find jobs every week (08/05/14)
http://digbig.com/5bjxre
What PIP means for local authorities (06/05/14)
This guidance explains how Personal Independence Payment (PIP) affects local authorities. It covers: the impact on sharing of data between benefit systems; how access to other disability benefits and services is affected; exemption from the benefit cap; where to go for further guidance and support
http://digbig.com/5bjxpa
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From THE EQUALITY TRUST
Why pay ratios are key to tackling UK inequality: five things worth knowing (07/05/14)
http://digbig.com/5bjxrf
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From HOME OFFICE
Hate crime: Report finds significant progress in reducing hate crime (07/05/14)
http://digbig.com/5bjxpb
Regent's Park College speech on Modern Slavery (01/05/14)
A speech on Modern Slavery by Karen Bradley, Minister for Modern Slavery and Organised Crime Minister.
http://digbig.com/5bjxey
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From THE AGE AND EMPLOYMENT NETWORK
Research Reveals the True Cost to Business of Dementia (07/05/14)
Public Health England and Alzheimer’s Society have joined forces in a new campaign Dementia Friends to help create a more dementia friendly society.
http://taen.org.uk/news/view/1484
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From CABINET OFFICE
Guidance: Working with the voluntary sector in civil protection (07/05/14)
http://digbig.com/5bjxrm
Guidance: Engaging the voluntary sector in civil protection (07/05/14)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/engaging-the-voluntary-sector-in-civil-protection
Guidance: Working with faith communities in civil protection (07/05/14)
http://digbig.com/5bjxrk
Open consultation: New fund to help VCSE organisations become more sustainable (01/05/14)
We are consulting on a proposed sustainability fund to support effective voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.
http://digbig.com/5bjxew
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From UK RACE AND EUROPE NETWORK
Watch Open Generation’s short films about immigration online
he 4 short films about immigration and free movement that were shown at the #OpenGen event are now available online.
Young people have long been shut out of the immigration debate. With the EU elections fast approaching, Migrants' Rights Network has launched the Open Generation platform to amplify the voices of those under-30.
http://digbig.com/5bjxny and
http://www.migrantsrights.org.uk/
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From RACE CARD
Racism in the delivery of mental health services (06/05/14)
http://www.racecard.org.uk/uncategorized/racism-in-the-delivery-of-mentah-health-services/
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From EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY FORUM
Disabled People’s Financial Histories: Uncovering the disability wealth-penalty
Abigail McKnight, April 2014, Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion, London School of Economics
http://sticerd.lse.ac.uk/case/_new/publications/abstract.asp?index=4424
Commentary on ‘The cumulative impact of welfare reform’
The cumulative impact of welfare reform: a commentary was published by the Social Security Advisory Committee in April 2014.
http://www.edf.org.uk/blog/?p=32773
Women’s Budget Group analysis of the 2014 Budget
In May 2014, the Women’s Budget Group published The impact on women of Budget 2014. No recovery for women.
http://www.edf.org.uk/blog/?p=32738
Hate crime action plan and progress report (06/05/14)
Challenge it, Report it, Stop it: The Government’s Plan to Tackle Hate Crime was published in March 2012.
http://www.edf.org.uk/blog/?p=17044
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From INSTITUTE OF RACE RELATIONS
The plight of unaccompanied asylum seeking children (01/05/14)
Nicky Road examines three recent reports documenting the treatment of young asylum seekers in the UK.
http://www.irr.org.uk/news/the-plight-of-unaccompanied-asylum-seeking-children/
The Muslims are Coming! (01/05/14)
Saleh Mamon reviews The Muslims are Coming! Islamophobia, Extremism and the Domestic War on Terror, by Arun Kundnani.
http://www.irr.org.uk/news/the-muslims-are-coming/
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From REFUGEE ARCHIVES BLOG
Newly Published Books on Refugee and Forced Migration Related Issues
http://digbig.com/5bjxff
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From DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Girl Effect: Why tackling gender inequality can transform the developing world (01/05/14)
http://digbig.com/5bjxex
Alan Duncan urges young Scots to join fight against poverty (02/05/14)
http://digbig.com/5bjxfa
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From FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Foreign Secretary comments on abduction of school girls in Nigeria (06/05/14)
http://digbig.com/5bjxpf
William Hague welcomes support to end sexual violence in conflict (01/05/14)
Nigeria, Bangladesh and Pakistan have this week announced their endorsement of the Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, launched as part of the UK’s Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative.
http://digbig.com/5bjxfd
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From EQUINET - EUROPEAN NETWORK OF EQUALITY BODIES
Joint responsibility for equal treatment: how equality bodies work with duty bearers (05/05/14)
EU anti-discrimination directives empower national equality bodies not just to assist victims of discrimination but also to conduct surveys concerning discrimination and to publish reports and make recommendations on any issue relating to discrimination…..
http://equineteurope.org/Joint-responsibility-for-equal
Looking back at Equinet's work in 2013 (05/05/14)
Equinet has released its 2013 Annual Report, highlighting the increased focus on gender in the work of the network, and its contribution to the European Commission's Review of the Anti-Discrimination Directives. The report also illustrates how our network works, what are its main objectives, and the main activities and milestones throughout the year.
http://equineteurope.org/Looking-back-at-Equinet-s-work-in
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From EUROPEAN ROMA RIGHTS CENTRE:
Joint Statement on Violence Against Roma in Ukraine (30/04/14)
http://digbig.com/5bjxsb
