until 5
th March, Glasgow
#SummitPortrayed: Tanya Raabe-Webber
This exhibition of portraits represents the culmination of a project that saw the artist in residence with Project Ability during the ‘International Summit for learning disability artists and their supported studios’.
http://www.project-ability.co.uk/whats-on/event/2275/
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From: The ALLIANCE
ALLIANCE of charities calls for action on loneliness
Fighting loneliness must be a top priority of politicians before the upcoming Scottish parliamentary elections, a leading health and social care organisation has demanded.
http://digbig.com/5bmngh
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From: LGBT Health and Wellbeing
Glasgow LGBTQI Community Survey
Are you an LGBTQI person living or working in Greater Glasgow? Have your say in shaping LGBT Health and Wellbeing’s service and activities in Glasgow. LGBT Health and Wellbeing have a launched a short survey to gather feedback on what types of services and activities we should be doing in Glasgow. We want to hear from as many people as possible, so please take the time to fill in the survey and share with any friends, organisations and groups that you think would be interested. We need your help to ensure that we are hearing from everyone that wants to feed into it. The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. The survey will run until 4th March 2016. Please help us to spread the word to ensure that we are reaching as many people as possible:
http://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SK78YHZ
LGBT Age present a monthly social meet-up run by and for LGBT community members aged 50 and over. The next meet-up is on the 25th of February.
Coffee Posse is an inclusive and welcoming space to socialise and relax after work or while late night shopping in the city. Have a cup of tea or coffee and meet or make friends. This month we'll be spinning some classic tunes with
'Jukebox Jive' - dancing is optional, but encouraged!
http://digbig.com/5bmngd
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From: Glasgow Disability Alliance
23
rd Februry, Glasgow
Disabled people in NE Glasgow - have your voice heard
http://www.gdaonline.co.uk/showlog.php?weblogid=392
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From: BEMIS and GCVS
9
th March, Glasgow, The Albany
Understanding the implications of the new Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014
Bemis Scotland is working in partnership with GCVS’ Everyone’s Children project to deliver a workshop exploring the changes to the legislative framework around children in Scotland with a particular focus on understanding the “Getting It Right For Every Child” approach (GIRFEC). It will provide a platform for community practitioners and parents to share their experiences and enable community practitioners to provide a better informed service for families.
For more information click here:
http://digbig.com/5bmngx
To book a place email
judy.wasige@bemis.org.uk or phone 0141 548 8047
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From: Scottish Council on Deafness
10
th March
SCoD Connect & Communicate Conference 2016 Programme
http://www.scod.org.uk/scod-connect-communicate-conference-2016-programme/
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From: GRAMNet & BEMIS Film Series 2015/16
Wednesday 10th , 5:30pm, Centre for Contemporary Arts
Queens of Syria
Lebanon, Jordan, UK, UAE (2014) | Director: Yasmin Fedda | 60 mins | In Arabic with English Subtitles . ‘Queens of Syria’ tells the story of fifty women from Syria, all forced into exile in Jordan, who came together in Autumn 2013 to create and perform their own version of the Trojan Women, the timeless Ancient Greek tragedy about the plight of women in war.
Cartographers
Scotland, Italy (2015) | Director: Valentina Bonizzi | 20 mins Blending the register of the ethnographic interview with the mechanical vision of the aerial view, the film describes the migrant experience between alienation and the imaginative genius of the quotidian resistance.
Events are free and open to everyone
http://bemis.org.uk/PDF/gramnet-film-series-2015-2016.pdf
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From: Scottish Parliament
Holyrood to appoint new Chair of Scottish Human Rights Commission
The Scottish Parliament will next week be invited to nominate
Judith Robertson to Her Majesty for appointment as the new Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission.
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/newsandmediacentre/96145.aspx
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From: Scottish Refugee Council
Scottish Refugee Council Welcomes Support for Refugee Medics to Re-enter Profession
Medically-trained and qualified refugees are being given help to get the additional skills they need to work for the NHS in Scotland.
http://digbig.com/5bmngg
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From: Scottish Autism and Glasgow Film Theatre
Access Film Club: Tuesday 8th March - Groundhog Day (1993) PG
http://www.scottishautism.org/events/Access%20Film%20Club/
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From: Glasgow Film Theatre
Accessible Events at Glasgow Film Festival and Glasgow Short Film Festival
http://www.glasgowfilm.org/festival/gff_information/access
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From: Scottish Women's Convention
Saturday 9th April, Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor, 10am – 1.30pm
Scottish Parliament Elections: Women's Voices
Following the success of our 6th February event the SWC is holding another women's voices hustings. Women will be given the opportunity to discuss key issues, concerns and priorities not only with other women, but with representatives from Scotland’s main political parties. Those attending will participate in a Question and Answer session with those standing for election to the Scottish Parliament. To register your interest in attending please email
info@scottishwomensconvention.org or Telephone 0141 339 4797
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From: Glasgow City Council
27
th February, 10am – 1pm, City Chambers, Glasgow
Many Cultures Make Glasgow
This event will celebrate the diverse communities that live in Glasgow and their contributions to the culture of the city. It will include exciting performances of music, song, dance and spoken word, and will end with the sharing of food and the chance to network with colleagues and browse the information stalls. You are invited by the Executive Member for Citizens and Communities Cllr Soryia Siddique, and the event will be opened by Cllr Frank McAveety, the leader of Glasgow City Council. The event is aimed at people of all ages from the BME communities of Glasgow and we also welcome those who want to find out more about the different communities who live in the city.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/many-cultures-make-glasgow-tickets-21383821586
Guidance for people working with young people at risk from self-harm or suicide published
A new multi-agency guidance for people working with children and young people at risk of self-harm or suicide has been published by the council in partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gov/GCC/~3/Ke_XYWHfzi4/index.aspx
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From Scottish Government
National Approach to Anti-Bullying for Scotland's Children and Young People - consultation on update
“The Scottish Government is updating the National Approach to Anti-Bullying for Scotland’s Children and Young People. The purpose of this is to help adults who are in contact with children and young people to prevent and deal with bullying in similar ways. The Scottish Government is consulting children and young people and their parents as part of the process of updating the National Approach. Below is a link to a short questionnaire with a view to gathering the views of parents on anti-bullying. Please note the closing date is Friday 19 February.”
https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/t0tgsxgaqm
Support for child abuse survivors
Legislation and support expansion part of commitments delivered. The Education Secretary has met adult survivors of child abuse to report on progress made delivering the commitments the government has made to them.
http://scottishgovernment.presscentre.com/News/Support-for-child-abuse-survivors-2280.aspx
New plans for Cornton Vale take step forward.
Women in custody move to Polmont
http://scottishgovernment.presscentre.com/News/Women-in-custody-move-to-Polmont-227b.aspx
More than half a million to combat social isolation (10/02/16)
A new fund has been set up to tackle loneliness and isolation, Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil announced today.
http://scottishgovernment.presscentre.com/News/Tackling-loneliness-226c.aspx
All Refugees in Scotland Receiving English Language Training (09/02/16)
Training and tuition will support and empower
http://digbig.com/5bmnak
Vulnerable hit by housing benefit cuts (07/02/16)
Urgent clarification needed on supported housing proposals.
http://digbig.com/5bmnam
Tackling Female Genital Mutilation (04/02/16)
http://digbig.com/5bmnan
Funding to tackle violence against women
More than half a million pounds to help women suffering violence and abuse.
http://digbig.com/5bmnap
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From Mental Health Foundation
3
rd – 6
th March, Glasgow
Declaration, a new health and human rights festival, programme announced
A ground-breaking new festival; ‘Declaration’; will see leading writers, filmmakers, musicians and visual artists appearing alongside human rights campaigners and people working across health and social care to discuss human rights and the right to health in Scotland.
www.declarationfest.com -
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From Institute of Race Relations
27
th February
European march for the refugees rights
A day of action calling for safe passage of refugees.
http://www.irr.org.uk/events/european-march-for-the-refugees-rights/
https://www.facebook.com/events/586531178166656/
For Glasgow see:
https://www.facebook.com/SafePassage-Now-European-March-for-Refugees-Rights-Glasgow-1563288170656011/timeline and an event to organise
https://www.facebook.com/events/1555210161456125/
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From: Creative Therapies
Taster Training Workshops 2016
For Spring 2016, we are offering a short course of taster workshops designed to give a flavour of the of arts therapy training we offer. Aimed at practitioners & carers they allow you to develop your own skills, to use within your service and pass on to user groups.
http://www.creativetherapies.co.uk/arts-therapies-training/training-course/
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From Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector
10
th March, Glasgow, 10 -12 or 2 – 4pm
How to use your Right to Know - Freedom of Information for voluntary organisations
The Scottish Information Commissioner are holding two, practical, free, workshop sessions for voluntary sector ogranisations in Glasgow. For more info and how to book:
http://digbig.com/5bmngr
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From Engender
Gender Matters Manifesto: Twenty for 2016
http://holyrood.engender.org.uk/
Time to drive gender equality home with robust legislation (08/02/16)
www.engender.org.uk/news/blog/time-to-drive-gender-equality-home-with-robust-legislation/
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From: Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector
Raza Sadiq awarded ‘Jaguar Unsung Hero of the Year Award’ at the second British Ethnic Diversity Sports Awards (BEDSA)
Raza Sadiq is a founding member of Active Life Club in Glasgow
http://www.gcvs.org.uk/raza-sadiq-awarded-jaguar-unsung-hero-of-the-year-award/
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From: Show Racism The Red Card
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Children- Toolkit and Activities for promoting Equality and Tackling Racism
http://www.srtrc.org/news/news-and-events?news=6210
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From: Outside The Box
Supporting older people to stay in their communities- We're Here Too 2015 report
http://otbds.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Were-Here-Too-Report-2015-and-16.pdf
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From: Together - Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights
13
th April, Glasgow
State of Children's Rights workshop
The purpose of the workshop series 2016 is to reflect on the progress made in implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) over the past twelve months and highlight what children's organisations see as being the current key issues.
http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/together-scottish-alliance-for-childrens-rights-7932897271
British transport police log average of 5.5 incidents a day in 2015 across England, Wales, Scotland and London underground
Refugee Action responds to a BBC poll that shows continued public support for a compassionate response to the refugee crisis.
This easy-to-read interactive eBook will take you on a whistlestop tour of where our human rights came from, how they're protected by our Human Rights Act, and the difference our Human Rights Act has made in real life in the 15 years that it has been in force.
Commenting in response to Government publishing draft regulations to make gender pay gap reporting mandatory for large companies,
Commenting in response to the Intelligence Security Committee’s (ISC) report which raises concerns over the lack of protection for people’s privacy in the Investigatory Powers Bill
Commission raises serious concerns over shopping centre ban on disabled people (05/02/16)
This publication looks at the links between poverty and ethnicity with a focus on how this affects Scotland in particular.
The government wants to redefine poverty and do so by removing all income and material deprivation measures from the Child Poverty Act. Instead, it proposes to measure it based on workless homes and educational attainment.
The IRR provides evidence of the continued assault on human rights inherent within recent developments in asylum and migration law and policy.
a national survey looking at experiences of crimes related to gender. The aim of the survey is to better understand the nature of victimisation and the factors, identified by victims, which might render it a ‘gender hate crime’. We hope that this will add to discussions about gender-based violence in the criminal justice system.
