Equality Updates newsletter - 27th June 2014
produced on behalf of
Glasgow Equality Forum
Events Diary
Scottish news and events:
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From WISE WOMEN
FREE personal safety workshops throughout the south side of Glasgow in July
Workshops will be held in Govanhill, Castlemilk, Toryglen and Langside.
https://www.facebook.com/wise.women.glasgow/events
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From EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
28 August, GLASGOW, Session 1: 10am - 11am; Session 2: 12 - 1pm, ACAS Scotland, 151 W George St
About the Equality Advisory Support Service
The EASS is a national helpline which is able to advise individuals on issues relating to discrimination and human rights. The EASS is keen on building relationships with organisations who work at a grass roots level supporting individuals who are facing an issue of discrimination or their human rights have been breached…. If you would like to learn more about the EASS and working together to support the people of Scotland please register for one of the slots above by emailing
amarjit.saini@sitel.com by 11 July 2014 it would be great to see you!
Court of Session judgment in Glasgow City Council ALEO equal pay appeal (05/06/14)
On 21 March 2014, the Court of Session issued its judgment in Glasgow City Council v Unison and Fox Cross Claimants [2014] CSIH 27. The Court has upheld the judgment of the Employment Appeal Tribunal that Glasgow City Council are associated employers for the purposes of equal pay law and that the female claimants working for City Parking and Cordia can compare their pay with that of men still working for the Council.
http://digbig.com/5bkcqm
Commission welcomes Scottish Government funding for Modern Apprenticeships (25/06/14)
http://digbig.com/5bkcqs
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From GLASGOW FORUM OF FAITHS
Places of Worship in Glasgow booklet
The Glasgow Forum of Faiths was founded in 2002 to bring together leaders of faith communities and civic authorities to discuss issues of mutual interest and to work for the good of Glasgow. The forum also seeks to promote mutual understanding of the teachings, traditions and practices of different faith communities including an awareness of their common ground and a respect for their distinctive features. The Forum has produced this booklet as a resource for the people of Glasgow as its contribution to the legacy from the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Access the publication from :
http://glasgowforumoffaiths.org.uk/
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From ENGENDER
Panic in a crisis (20/06/14)
A critique of BBC Panorama’s reporting of the Jimmy Savile case recently appeared as part of the moral panic seminar series.
http://www.engender.org.uk/news/blog/guest-post-panic-in-a-crisis/
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From LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND
Sexual Orientation Hate Crime Reporting on the Increase (13/06/14)
Crown Office figures released today highlight sexual orientation hate crime reporting is on the increase, while reporting of transgender hate crime remains low in Scotland.
https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/news/HateCrime2014
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From GCVS and CRER
11 Aug - 4 Nov, GLASGOW
Mainstreaming Equalities Organisational Development Programme
This Institute of Leadership and Management endorsed training course is specifically designed for Third Sector organisations. The course is jointly hosted by GCVS and CRER, and takes place over four dates at the Albany Learning and Conference Centre. limited free places! Sign up now:
http://www.gcvs.org.uk/whats_on/p2
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From CLOSE THE GAP
Close the Gap newsround (47) (June 2014)
This edition for June captures articles related to the gender pay gap and its causes, including pay discrimination and occupational segregation.
http://www.closethegap.org.uk/news/blog/close-the-gap-newsround-47/
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From STV
Life expectancy gap of 15 years for men across Glasgow branded 'stark' (26/06/14)
Men in one of the more affluent neighbourhoods in Scotland’s largest city live on average 15 years longer than those in the poorest.
http://digbig.com/5bkcpn
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From GLASGOW COUNCIL FOR THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR
Personal Independence Payments Call for Evidence
A Call for Evidence into the assessment process for Personal Independence Payments, which replace DLA for new claimants and which existing claimants will be transferred onto and assessed for in future, has been issued. The call for Evidence will inform any recommendations that the reviewer, Paul Grey, will make to the Secretary of State on how improvements could be made.
http://digbig.com/5bkcnt
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From GCIL EQUALITY ACADEMY
Welcome to the premier of our Videos:
Overview:
http://digbig.com/5bkcne
Employability Programme:
http://digbig.com/5bkcnf
Our Services:
http://digbig.com/5bkcng
http://www.gcil.org.uk/employment/gcil-equality-academy.aspx
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From HIV SCOTLAND
Take a look at the new Positive Persons' Manifesto 2014
- it sets out the challenges people living with HIV in Scotland face and what they believe needs to change across health services, employment and wider society:
www.hivscotland.com/living-with-hiv/positive-persons-forum/positive-persons-manifesto/
Call for input: sexual networking and MSM
If your organisation works with men who have sex with men around HIV prevention, contact Terrence Higgins Trust and the ECDC - they're looking for input on their new research on the effect of apps and the internet on sexual networking.
email:
cary.james@tht.org.uk
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From SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL
28
th June, GLASGOW, 9.30am – 2pm
Refugees and the Referendum: Your Political and Human Rights
Are you a refugee or asylum seeker? On Saturday 28 Juneas part of Refugee Week Scotland we invite you to the second in our series of events in the lead up to the Scottish independence referendum. Phone 0141 248 9799 or email
referendum@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk and tell us if you have any childcare needs. At this event, you will: Learn about your political and human rights in Scotland; Share experiences of constitutions in different parts of the world; Discuss what needs to happen so that constitutions respect human rights. Limited FREE places, register NOW! Phone 0141 248 9799 or email
referendum@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk and tell us if you have any childcare needs.
Refugee Week Media awards winners announced (20/06/14)
A short film about a refused asylum seeker living alone in one of Glasgow’s massive Red Road tower blocks with only two pet canaries for company has triumphed in this year’s Refugee Week Scotland Media Awards.
http://digbig.com/5bkcps
Lost Life (16/06/14)
Iman Tajik blogs about ‘Lost Life’ - his Refugee Week Scotland exhibition of powerful portraits of refugees now living in Glasgow
http://digbig.com/5bkcpt
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From GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Conference Calls for Systemic Change to Better Protect Children from Domestic Abuse (24/06/14)
A major conference, which takes place today, will help to transform the way that child protection agencies perceive and manage the issue of domestic abuse throughout Scotland.
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gov/GCC/~3/0NAgchfwu4k/index.aspx
Emergency Card to Give Carers Peace of Mind (23/06/14)
A new information card aimed at giving peace of mind to carers in case they are unable to carry out their caring responsibilities is being launched by Glasgow City Council and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gov/GCC/~3/vOnNMSSNZ0w/index.aspx
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From MARYHILL CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
9th July, GLASGOW, 6pm – 8pm, Albany Learning & Conference Centre, G3 6DS
Welfare Reform Workshop
Delivered by Maryhill Citizens Advice Bureau, this session gives an overview of the Welfare Reform changes which are currently taking place. It is open to all members of the local community and is free to attend. The workshop covers: benefit cap; housing benefit & bedroom tax; council tax benefit; universal credit & personal independence payments. Advanced booking required. Book online:
http://thealbanycentre.eventbrite.co.uk
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From AFRICAN CHALLENGE SCOTLAND
5
th July, GLASGOW, Holyrood Sports Centre, 100 Aikenhead Rd, G42 0PB
Celebrate The Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014
Promote sport within the BME community and welcome African footballers to glasgow. Free Free Family Event For All The Community! Activities: Adults, Junior and Senior Football, Children Activities, Bouncy Castles, Face Painty, children football coordinate by Scottish Football Association coach, Beat the Goalie, Family Fun Games, Women Handball, Athletics, Football Gala Member of Scottish Parliament vs Ethnic Minority Veterans, Food stalls, Information on Graduate Interns, Housing, Employability, Energy Saving, Business Start-Up, smoking cessation, plus alcohol and drugs lifestyle advice, cancer screening and oral health, racial justice and discrimination in Scotland, HIV and Hepatitis, community Jobs Scotland, reduce your CO2 emission,and many more. Whether you are a volunteer or a local business if you would like to help with this event please contact: Ronier Deumeni on 07958062528 or e-mail:
africanchallengescotland@yahoo.co.uk
http://digbig.com/5bkcmd
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From SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH
SAMH Backs Scottish Doctors Plea For More Mental Health Training (11/06/14)
85% of GPs want more local support for patients. A third of all GP appointments now relating to mental health
http://digbig.com/5bkcqk
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From RICEFIELD CHINESE ARTS & CULTURAL CENTRE
Chinese Films in Glasgow
From 29th June Glasgow Film Festival will be showing Chinese Films in Glasgow, starting from the 1930's. The films will all have English subtitles. For more information visit the Confucius Institute website:
http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/confucius/whatson/
4
th July, GLASGOW, 7pm
Jin Xing Dance Theatre Performance
one of China's most celebrated dancers Jin Xing and her Company, Jin Xing Dance Theatre Shanghai will be at Stevenson Hall, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on Fri 4 July. To book your tickets for this exciting performance contact The Royal Conservatoire for more details
http://royalconservatoireofscotland.cmail2.com/t/d-i-zhtukd-l-k/ or call 0141 332 5057.
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From INCLUSION SCOTLAND
Glasgow 2014 set to be most disability-friendly Commonwealth Games to date (Daily Record 26/06/14)
http://www.inclusionscotland.org/news/story.asp?id=8502
The PIP chaos reveals the government's contempt for disabled people (The Guardian 25/06/14)
The shocking delays that seriously ill people have to suffer in receiving benefits requires urgent action – and an apology.
http://www.inclusionscotland.org/news/story.asp?id=8504
30 frustrating human rights years (Third Force News, 24/06/14)
Carole Ewart, coordinator of the Human Rights Consortium Scotland, is celebrating 30 years working on human rights.
http://www.inclusionscotland.org/news/story.asp?id=8501
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From THE ARCHES
Opening Up Club Culture: An interview with LATE (12/06/14)
Returning to The Arches this month on 19th June, LATE is a club night with a difference – devised by dating and friendship service dates-n-mates, the event is aimed at people with learning disabilities, providing a safe and welcoming atmosphere in which they can cut loose, let their hair down and make new friends.
http://www.thearches.co.uk/blog
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From MUSLIM COUNCIL OF SCOTLAND
19
th June – 16
th August, GLASGOW, EDINBURGH, DUNDEE, STIRLING, RUTHERGLEN, CUMBERNAULD, HAMILTON, GLENROTHES
Invitation to join us to experience Ramadan/Eid 2014: mosque open days
The Holy month of Ramadhan is a special time of the year for Muslims, which this year begins at the end of June 2014. Ramadhan is a month of spiritual reflection for Muslims around the world. It is also a time of coming together, as well as building friendships and new acquaintances. It is in this spirit that Muslim Council of Scotland is facilitating mosque open days to invite all communities to share the Ramadhan experience. For more details and dates contact: Shaukat Sultan
sssultanshaukat54@gmail.com , Tel: 07878906008, MCS Mosque Liaison Committee
http://www.mcscotland.org/
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From SCOTTISH WOMEN’S CONVENTION
17th July, INVERNESS, 10am - 1pm
2nd August, GREENOCK, 10am - 1pm
16th August, KIRKWALL, 10am - 1pm
SWC Referendum Conferences
The SWC is hosting a series of Referendum events across Scotland. This is an opportunity for women to engage with YES Scotland and Better Together representatives in their local area.
Referendum conferences are also being organised for young women aged 16 – 25
16th July, INVERNESS
9th August, GLASGOW
Come along and ask your questions to both campaigns.
If you would like to attend any of these events or would like more information please email
info@scottishwomensconvention.org
SWC Referendum Conference Updates
Events have now been held in Glasgow, Dundee, Livingston and Aberdeen. Women have had the opportunity to listen to representatives of both YES Scotland and Better Together; many have asked questions of panel members. Report of the main discussions are available here:
http://www.scottishwomensconvention.org/activities/indyref/indyrefconf Video clips of presentations will be available shortly.
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From PROJECT ABILITY
27 June - 23 August, GLASGOW
Exhibition: Cameron's Way: Coast to Coast
Project Ability presents Cameron's Way: Coast to Coast, the second of our two part contribution for GENERATION. Working directly onto the fabric of the gallery, Cameron Morgan created a mural of Scotland's landscape, architecture, wildlife and social history. Open to the public throughout the Open Studio phase, gallery visitors were able to engage with the artist as he executed his wall painting and witnessed a story unfolding through a surrounding landscape with the vigour in which Morgan paints.
https://www.facebook.com/events/898881340126131/
Volunteer opportunities at Project Ability
http://www.project-ability.co.uk/opportunities/volunteer/become-a-volunteer
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From GLASGAY!
19
th and 20
th June, EDINBURGH
Shafted?!
Tickets £8 (£6) - Book by emailing
shafted@theglassishalffull.co.uk SHAFTED?! is an unashamedly deviant HIV cabaret and activism movement to stop the HIV ‘Second Silence’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0pQcLksA3E The show combines dance, performance, live music, stunts and spoken word to tell true life stories of people living with, and affected by, the virus. It is part of a wider body of activism combining workshops, mentoring schemes and direct actions UK-wide, in response to austerity cuts and the silence around the epidemic. The current HIV epidemic and the growing cuts to HIV education and prevention services right across the UK are a big concern so Shafted Goes on Tour 2014 - A Celebration of ACT UP's Anniversary are looking for more people to speak out and share their story to inspire others to get involved in HIV activism. This can be completely confidential. Please contact
shafted@theglassishalffull.co.uk if you would be interested in sharing your story.
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From SCOTTISH TRANSGENDER ALLIANCE
Denmark Leads Europe on Gender Recognition (18/06/14)
The Danish Parliament has passed the most progressive gender recognition legislation in Europe. The new law will enable people to have the gender they identify as legally recognised without any requirement for them to have a diagnosis or have undergone medical treatment.
http://www.scottishtrans.org/denmark-leads-europe-on-gender-recognition/
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From LUMINATE
Be part of Luminate 2014!
If you are planning arts events or activities in Scotland in October that are aimed at older people, or that have a theme related to ageing, we'd love to hear from you. You can submit your proposal for this year's festival online at
www.luminatescotland.org/luminate-proposal and the deadline for submissions in Friday 27 June 2014.
http://www.luminatescotland.org/luminate-proposal
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From SCOTTISH WOMEN’S AID
Scottish Women's Aid welcomes publication of Scottish Government strategy (25/06/14)
Scottish Women’s Aid welcomes the publication today of “Equally Safe”, the Scottish Government’s strategy for the prevention and eradication of violence against women and girls.
http://digbig.com/5bkcqr
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From WOMEN’S SUPPORT PROJECT
FGM and asylum in the EU
Useful update from UNHCR on FGM amongst asylum seekers within the EU, and the need to protect girls and provide services for women survivors.
http://www.womenssupportproject.co.uk/content/news/210,1,435/FGMandasylumintheEU.html
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From ALL OUT
In 77 countries around the world, it’s a crime to be gay, but we’re fighting to change that
Want to put a larger-than-life message like this in front of officials from the 77 countries where it's a crime to be gay?
https://www.allout.org/en/actions/the-77
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From RAPE CRISIS SCOTLAND
Rape Crisis Scotland has produced a new DVD resource aimed at explaining the criminal justice process for survivors of sexual violence (13/06/14)
http://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/news/survivors-guide-to-the-scottish-justice-system/
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From UPDATE SCOTLAND
Bill to amend the Equality Act 2010 to improve access to public buildings (25/06/14)
http://www.update.org.uk/news-detail.php?page=893
First independent review of Personal Independence Payment (25/06/14)
http://www.update.org.uk/news-detail.php?page=890
Reports of hate crimes against disabled people rise (25/06/14)
http://www.update.org.uk/news-detail.php?page=894
Welfare reform policies impacting heavily on third sector care and support staff (25/06/14)
A new report published by IRISS shows that welfare reform policies are impacting heavily on third sector care and support services, and their workforce, in Scotland.
http://www.update.org.uk/news-detail.php?page=901
The Access Guide - New edition (25/06/14)
UPDATE is now distributing copies of the latest edition of the Access Guide - Removing Barrier, Improving Access. The Access Guide consists of 3 posters - Public Realm, Fully Wheelchair Accessible and Barrier Free, which provide detailed illustrations with best practice measurements and dimensions for adaptations that improve access for disabled people. To request your free copies of the guide, either email us or call our helpline on 0131 669 1600. The guide is also available to download (pdf)
http://www.update.org.uk/news-detail.php?page=902
New report details local impact of welfare reform in Scotland (25/06/14)
The impact of welfare reform in each local authority and electoral ward in Scotland has been revealed by research commissioned by the Scottish Parliament’s Welfare Reform Committee.
http://www.update.org.uk/news-detail.php?page=895
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From VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN PREVENTION NETWORK SCOTLAND
Rape Crisis Scotland launch new DVD: Survivors' Guide to the Scottish Justice System (16/06/14)
Rape Crisis Scotland has produced a new DVD resource aimed at explaining the criminal justice process for survivors of sexual violence.
http://digbig.com/5bkcpq
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From SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
Health Committee to visit projects aimed at reducing health inequalities in the West of Scotland (20/06/14)
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/78594.aspx#sthash.k5mIYGbf.dpuf
Increasing demand and budget pressures make progress on care for older people more difficult, says parliamentary committee (17/06/14)
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/78399.aspx#sthash.YMKayYJf.dpuf
The Mental Health (Scotland) Bill was introduced on 19 June 2014
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/78451.aspx
SPICE Briefing 14-46 The increasing demand for emergency food aid in the UK
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/78534.aspx
The Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill was introduced on 11 June 2014
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/77926.aspx
The Welfare Funds (Scotland) Bill was introduced on 10 June 2014
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/Bills/77924.aspx
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From LAW SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND
Solicitors needed for equality research interviews and focus groups (20/06/14)
The Law Society of Scotland is looking for solicitors to take part in research to explore a range of issues affecting specific groups in the legal profession, including transgender people and solicitors who have been working in the legal profession for 20 years or more.
http://www.lawscot.org.uk/news/press-releases/2014/june/equalityresearch2-20june2014
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From SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Vital support for Domestic Abuse Charity (26/06/14)
£600,00 funding provides ‘lifeline’ for women suffering physical or mental trauma.
http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Vital-support-for-Domestic-Abuse-Charity-e46.aspx
Further information on Scotland's population published today (26/06/14)
http://digbig.com/5bkcpc
Easy Read - Self-directed Support - Values and Principles Statement (25/06/14)
The Values & Principles Statement tells us what difference Self-directed Support will make in people’s lives to the way people are supported
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2014/06/8424
Consultation on principles of care (25/06/14)
Organisations and members of the public across Scotland are being offered the opportunity to give their views on the standards of care that people receive.
http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Call-for-public-to-shape-care-of-the-future-e3c.aspx
Making Scotland Equally Safe (25/06/14)
Launch of Violence Against Women and Girls strategy. A new strategy, developed by the Scottish Government, COSLA and a range of partners sets out plans to eradicate all forms of violence against women and girls, aiming to create a society where all can feel equally safe and respected.
http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Making-Scotland-Equally-Safe-e2f.aspx
Scottish Crime and Justice Survey 2012/13: Partner Abuse Statistics (25/06/14)
http://digbig.com/5bkcpf
Statistics on sexual assault, stalking and harassment (25/06/14)
http://digbig.com/5bkcpe
Data busts myths about Scotland (25/06/14)
Rich source of information paints a true picture of the nation.
http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Data-busts-myths-about-Scotland-e35.aspx
Help for vulnerable Scots (24/06/14)
Over 500,000 people protected from increased council tax bills.
http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Help-for-vulnerable-Scots-e19.aspx
Police and Muslim community working together (24/06/14)
Prevention of violent extremism and radicalisation.
http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Police-and-Muslim-community-working-together-e28.aspx
Housing Minister welcomes fall in homelessness (24/06/14)
http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Housing-Minister-welcomes-fall-in-homelessness-e1c.aspx
63,000 receive employability support (23/06/14)
http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/63-000-receive-employability-support-e04.aspx
Mental Health Bill (20/06/14)
Notification for victims of mentally ill offenders
http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Mental-Health-Bill-df8.aspx
Humane approach to asylum (17/06/14)
End to dawn raids and closure of Dungavel detention centre should Scotland choose independence
http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Humane-approach-to-asylum-dd1.aspx
Hate crime statistics (13/06/14)
Ministers condemn all forms of prejudice and welcome possible increase in reporting.
http://news.scotland.gov.uk/News/Hate-crime-statistics-d98.aspx
Summary Report on Consultation on Sexual Entertainment Venues (13/06/14)
A summary report on the responses to a consultation on regulation and licensing of sexual entertainment venues.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2014/06/4470
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From STONEWALL
Statement on civil partnership conversion (26/06/14)
The Government has today announced that couples currently in civil partnerships will be able to convert to marriage from 10 December 2014.
http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/9719.asp
Stonewall launches new guidance to help businesses promote global equality (20/06/14)
Global Values: Getting Started with LGB Equality Worldwide
http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/9711.asp
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From EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Commission works with government to ensure spending decisions are fair for everyone (18/06/14)
http://digbig.com/5bkcqw
Commission welcomes Supreme Court ruling that automatic blanket disclosure of minor childhood offences breaches human rights (18/06/14)
http://digbig.com/5bkcqy
Commission welcomes Court’s human rights ruling on Do Not Resuscitate Notices (17/06/14)
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has welcomed a Court of Appeal ruling today that health workers should not be allowed to breach the human rights of patients by preventing them from being involved in any decision about resuscitation.
http://digbig.com/5bkcra
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From MUSLIM WOMEN’S NETWORK UK
Muslim Women’s Network UK Welcomes Criminalising Forced Marriage (15/06/14)
http://mwnuk.co.uk/notice.php
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From THE TRAVELLER MOVEMENT
Launch of the Gypsy Roma Traveller Police Association in Parliament (13/06/14)
http://digbig.com/5bkcpr
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From JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
Forced labour in the United Kingdom (24/06/14)
Forced labour is a serious crime that currently affects thousands of people across the UK – and the number of cases is growing.
http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/forced-labour-united-kingdom
Revealed: 8 things the public thinks about UK poverty (18/06/14)
The latest British Social Attitudes survey shows how important the public think it is to tackle poverty, says Helen Barnard.
http://www.jrf.org.uk/blog/2014/06/public-poverty-attitudes
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From DISABILITY NEWS SERVICE
Introduction of PIP is ‘a fiasco’, say MPs (20/06/14)
The government’s implementation of its new disability benefit has been “a fiasco”, according to a hard-hitting report by a committee of MPs.
http://disabilitynewsservice.com/2014/06/introduction-of-pip-is-a-fiasco-say-mps/
Concern over government’s use of new Access to Work figures (20/06/14)
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been using figures that downplay the economic benefits of the Access to Work scheme, while pretending to rely on other figures that paint a more positive picture.
http://digbig.com/5bkcnq
Report for watchdog will expose impact of coalition cuts on disabled people (20/06/14)
Experts commissioned by the equality watchdog have told Disability News Service (DNS) that it is possible to assess the overall impact of coalition spending cuts on disabled people, despite ministers repeatedly claiming such a project would be impossible.
http://digbig.com/5bkcnr
Government help pushes disabled people further away from jobs (14/06/14)
The back-to-work support provided to disabled people by the government actually pushes them further away from the job market, new user-led research has concluded.
http://digbig.com/5bkcns
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From PINK NEWS:
Sajid Javid: I am pleased to announce that couples can soon convert civil partnerships to marriage (26/06/14)
Writing exclusively for PinkNews, Minister for Equalities Sajid Javid officially announces that gay couples in civil partnerships will from December be able to convert to marriage.
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Pinknews/~3/OrwEIIy6xKA/
Government to make no changes to civil partnerships following consultation (26/06/14)
Following a consultation into the future of civil partnerships, the Government has announced that the legislation will remain in place, unaltered.
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Pinknews/~3/I8e9FsrBlHQ/
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From BRAP
The Trojan Horse reports: an equalities overview
This paper does two things: it summarises the key equality issues arising from inspections and reviews of various Birmingham schools; it outlines some of our own thoughts about what these findings mean
http://www.brap.org.uk/about-us/blog/495-the-trojan-horse-reports-an-equalities-overview
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From OPENDEMOCRACY - 50.50
Face to face with hidden discrimination (23/06/14)
One in a hundred people of working age in Britain has a facial or body disfigurement. Against the preferences of many employers, visibly different people are working out front, no longer prepared to stay out of sight.
http://opendemocracy.net/5050/angela-neustatter/face-to-face-with-hidden-discrimination
Fleeing FGM: Bodies on the frontline (19/06/14)
The UK’s commitment to protecting the rights of women and girls cannot be limited to international aid; it must recognise gender-based persecution and not expel any woman to a country where she risks her life, rights or freedom, says Lorna Gledhill.
http://opendemocracy.net/5050/lorna-gledhill/fleeing-fgm-bodies-on-frontline
'Victim' vs 'Survivor': Feminism and language (16/06/14)
Rahila Gupta argues that the term ‘victim’ needs to be reclaimed by feminist politics; whilst 'survivor' is important because it recognises the agency of women, it focuses on individual capacity, but the notion of 'victim' reminds us of the stranglehold of the system.
http://opendemocracy.net/5050/rahila-gupta/victim-vs-survivor-feminism-and-language
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From INSTITUTE OF RACE RELATIONS
Freedom to buy – of course! Freedom to move? Not if you’re poor (20/06/14)
Andy Shallice reports on the impact of new measures to restrict the rights of EU migrants, particularly the Roma.
http://www.irr.org.uk/news/freedom-to-buy-of-course-freedom-to-move-not-if-youre-poor/
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From MIGRANTS’ RIGHTS NETWORK
New report highlights the anxieties of a 'left behind' community in Greater Manchester (18/06/14)
A new report based on research funded by the Open Society Foundations explores the experiences and concerns of segments of the majority population in Higher Blackley, a ward in the north of Manchester. Europe’s White Working Class Communities: Manchester focuses on seven areas of local policy—employment, education, health, housing, political participation, policing, and the media—as well as broader themes of belonging and identity.
http://digbig.com/5bkcqg
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From THE GUARDIAN
The big ageing population debate: how can we prepare for a changing society? (26/06/14)
A new project from the Guardian aims to bring important questions about issues facing older people into the mainstream
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/jun/26/big-ageing-population-debate
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From RAPE CRISIS ENGLAND & WALES
New Rape Action Plan (06/06/14)
CPS and police announce new measures to tackle rape. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the national policing lead for adult sexual offences have today announced major new action to tackle rape and are together calling for a renewed challenge against persistent myths and stereotypes they believe are still having a negative impact on cases.
http://www.rapecrisis.org.uk/news_show.php?id=112
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From DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
New freedoms to help local areas support vulnerable children (20/06/14)
Local authorities will be given new freedoms to encourage innovation and achieve better outcomes for vulnerable children.
www.gov.uk/government/news/new-freedoms-to-help-local-areas-support-vulnerable-children
Mental health behaviour guidance to be issued to schools (16/06/14)
New guidance published today by the government will help teachers better identify underlying mental health problems in young people – meaning fewer pupils will wrongly be labelled trouble-makers.
http://digbig.com/5bkcpm
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From BARNARDOS
Barnardo's statement on Government's decision to delegate social care functions to not-for-profit organisations (25/06/14)
http://www.barnardos.org.uk/news/media_centre/press_releases.htm?ref=97596
Barnardo's response to research showing thousands of mothers have had multiple children taken into care by family courts (25/06/14)
http://www.barnardos.org.uk/news/media_centre/press_releases.htm?ref=97606
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From CABINET OFFICE
Campaign to end early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation (24/06/14)
Take a stand against female genital mutilation (FGM) and child and forced marriage today - sign our pledge now to show your support in ending these harmful practices forever. Your voices will be heard at the #GirlSummit.
http://digbig.com/5bkcnp and
http://www.girlsummitpledge.com/
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From RACECARD
What Can Businesses Do To Tackle Race Discrimination? (19/06/14)
http://digbig.com/5bkcqj
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From NATIONAL PENSIONERS' CONVENTION
Sick of Waiting – our new campaign on patient transport (23/06/14)
http://npcuk.org/1675
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From HOME OFFICE
Faith and community leaders unite to condemn FGM (20/06/14)
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/faith-and-community-leaders-unite-to-condemn-fgm
Forced marriage now a crime (16/06/14)
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/forced-marriage-now-a-crime
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From MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Ministry of Justice seeks views on support for male sexual abuse survivors (23/06/14)
http://digbig.com/5bkcpj
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From REFUGEE COUNCIL
Global forced displacement tops 50 million (20/06/14)
The number of refugees, asylum-seekers and internally displaced people worldwide has for the first time in the post-World War II era exceeded 50 million people
www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/latest/news/4104_global_forced_displacement_tops_50_million
Court rules refugees may receive legal aid for family reunification (18/06/14)
http://digbig.com/5bkcpw
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From PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Sexually transmitted infection risk in England is greatest in gay men and young adults (17/06/14)
http://digbig.com/5bkcpk
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From EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY FORUM
Hate Crime Reporting website (23/06/14)
In June 2014, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) launched a Hate Crime Reporting website. The new platform divides hate crime data collected from various sources across the OSCE region into digestible chunks of information that are country- and issue-specific, and will be constantly updated.
http://www.edf.org.uk/blog/?p=33265
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From BARNARD CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON WOMEN
CeCe McDonald, Reina Gossett, and Dean Spade: Prisons Aren’t Safe for Anybody
In February 2014, CeCe McDonald joined prison abolition activists Reina Gossett and Dean Spade in a conversation about her own experiences surviving trauma and impossible situations, and the importance of collective organizing for people facing systems of violence.
http://digbig.com/5bkcnn
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From HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
Europe: Progress for Transgender Rights (24/06/14)
Netherlands, Denmark, Ireland Improving Gender Recognition Laws
http://www.hrw.org/news/2014/06/24/europe-progress-transgender-rights
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From DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Girl Summit 2014: how you can get involved (25/06/14)
6 ways to get involved in the Girl Summit and help end female genital mutilation and child and forced marriage.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/girl-summit-2014-how-you-can-get-involved
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From EUROPEAN ROMA RIGHTS CENTRE
Hungarian City Set to ‘Expel’ Its Roma (25/06/14)
http://www.errc.org/article/hungarian-city-set-to-expel-its-roma/4293
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From EUROPEAN UNION AGENCY FOR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
FRA discusses engaging men in combating violence against women (18/06/14)
http://digbig.com/5bkcqh
