GLASGOW NEWS
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From GLASGOW DISABILITY ALLIANCE:
Jan/Feb ‘10 Learning Opportunities:
FREE learning for Disabled Glaswegians (priority given to first time learners). Free Transport may be provided, if necessary. Free lunch. Venue: Glasgow Disability Alliance, Templeton Business Centre, Glasgow
Home Budgeting - Wed 20th Jan: Learn how to manage your household spending
Emergency First Aid - Fri 22nd Jan: Learn basic First Aid - How to help in an emergency - Burns and scalds
Internet & Email - Wed 24th Feb: Learn how to email - Use the internet - get information on the web
Science Centre Numeracy - Thur 11th,18th & ,25 Feb: Enhance basic numeracy skills - fun learning (3 day course)
Contact: Linda or Shirley 0141 556 7103 to book a place (numbers limited) All courses 10am - 3pm / 3.30pm
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From GLASGOW COMMUNITY AND SAFETY SERVICES:
Update On The End Prostitution Now Campaign:
Glasgow City Council launched End Prostitution Now in December 2009, a campaign aimed at ending prostitution by putting the spotlight on the buyers of sex, who create the demand, and who have in the past been invisible from public debate. In the coming weeks an amendment will be presented during the Stage 2 of the Criminal Justice and Licensing Bill to call for anyone involved in the purchase, marketing or facilitation of sexual services to be criminalised.
As well as raising awareness of the intrinsic harm of prostitution, Glasgow City Council believes that it is demand which fuels the sex industry in Scotland and only by targeting this demand and challenging attitudes towards buying sex will be able to reduce the supply of vulnerable women, and sometimes young men, who are being exploited through this abusive trade. Hundreds have signed up to support the campaign so far. To find out more about the campaign and show your commitment by writing to your MSP log onto the website at www.endprostitutionnow.org.
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From GLASGOW RAPE CRISIS:
Annual Conference: The Mainstreaming of Sexual Violence:
Tuesday, 9th March at the Burrell Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow. This year’s theme is ‘The Mainstreaming of Sexual Violence’ and our keynote speaker will be US educator Jackson Katz (www.jacksonkatz.com) Jackson Katz lectures across the world on this issue and is the author of ‘The Macho Paradox’ which looks at the roots of gender based violence against women and the society that supports, colludes and condones men’s violence against women. In 2009 the Scottish Government Equality Committee commissioned a study on the sexualisation of merchandising for children and this was carried out by Rachel Russell from Glasgow Caledonian University. The study reported to the Scottish Government on 12th January and Rachel Russell will speak at the conference on the findings from the study. Other speakers to be confirmed. If you would like to attend this event, please contact isabelle@rapecrisiscentre-glasgow.co.uk and a place will be reserved. Programme and booking form will be available in the next few weeks.
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From POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDES (PMA):
Free One Day Training For Youth Workers:
Available to youth workers, managers, volunteers and those who work directly with young people, sessions raise awareness of what good mental health is, as well as information about mental health problems and the help available. Sessions are useful for improving confidence in approaching the subject of mental health and engaging young people in a discussion about mental health.
Session 2: Tuesday 19th January, 10am - 12pm With further sessions on 26th January and 2nd & 9th February. Eastbank Health Promotion Centre, 22 Academy Street. If you would like to book a place for one of the sessions or find out more please contact Laura McEwing laura.mcEwing@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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From GLASGOW COUNCIL FOR THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR:
Managing People (ILM Endorsed Course):
Over five days you will explore almost all aspects of managing people, from the essentials of employment law to key interpersonal skills. Participation on this course is a must for the manager who wants to get the best from their team. Dates: Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th January, Tuesday 23rd & Wednesday 24th February and Wednesday 10th March, 9am - 4.30pm. Cost: £745 members, £795 non-members. Trainers: Linden Stables and Angela Evans. To book contact to book, contact Stacey Anderson, Training Services, on 0141 354 6511 or email stacey.anderson@gcvs.org.uk
Enriching Glasgow: A Look At The Distinct Cultural Heritages, Traditions, Faiths And Cultures Brought To Glasgow By Pakistani Families
Thursday 4th February, 7pm - 8pm, The Albany Learning and Conference Centre, 44 Ashley St, Glasgow G3 6DS. Enriching Glasgow is the first event of the ‘Glasgow in the Making’ season of talks and demonstrations that are being held over the coming months… Each event will celebrate the contribution made to Glasgow’s life - and the city’s development - by one of the many cultural groups that have settled here. Enriching Glasgow will feature Farkhanda Choudry talking about growing up in Glasgow; the experience of a community activist supporting her own community and how Glasgow’s communities, services and landscape have developed over the years as a result of the contribution from the Pakistani community. There will be an insight into the life of early settlers from Pakistan, why they chose Scotland, the opportunities and the barriers that they faced, the ways in which the Pakistani community contributed to life in Glasgow. Pardesi Heroes, the DVD by artist Bash Khan, will also be showing. The event is free to GCVS members and spaces will go on a first-come basis. To book your place please email rogan.boon@gcvs.org.uk or call Rogan or John on 0141 332 2444. More Glasgow in the Making events will be held during February and March - for more information visit www.gcvs.org.uk or email rogan.boon@gcvs.org.uk
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From RAPE CRISIS SCOTLAND:
New Women Where To Go Booklet:
A new edition of “Women: Where to go for advice, support and information in the Glasgow area” produced by the Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership is now available. You can download this here: http://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/documents/WWTG%202009.pdf
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From POSITIVE ACTION IN HOUSING:
Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Migrants & EU Nationals- Rights, Recognition, Responsibilities And Action:
Tuesday 19th January (9.30 am -4.30 pm)
http://www.paih.org/users/training/refugees-asylum-seekers-training.htm
Community Engagement-How To Do It!:
Wednesday 3rd February (9.30 am -4.30 pm)
http://www.paih.org/users/training/community-engagement-training.htm
Cultural Awareness - From An Anti-Racist Perspective:
Wednesday 10th February (9.30 am -4.30 pm). This one day course will explore the way that differences in cultural norms and values can lead to different attitudes, behaviour and communication styles. Without stereotyping and caricaturing people from different cultures; you will be familiar with some of the key areas ripe for misunderstanding and identify the extent to which our culture influences the way that we relate to one another. Who should attend: Public and statutory organisations; Housing practitioners; community voluntary groups. Housing providers/public sector: £195 Community/voluntary groups: £175 Member organisations: £150 To book your place send your details to zandra@paih.org or call 0141 353 2220. Zandra will then contact you.
Racial Harassment:
Thursday 11th February (9.30 am -4.30 pm)
http://www.paih.org/users/training/racial-harrassment-training.htm
Equality Legislation & Human Rights:
Tuesday 16th February (9.30am - 12.30pm)
http://www.paih.org/users/training/diversity-equality-training.htm
Equality Impact Assessment- Making Them Practical:
Tuesday 17th February (9.30 am - 4.30 pm)
www.paih.org/users/training/equality-impact-assessment-training.htm
Equality Action Planning:
Thursday 24th February (9.30 pm -12.30 pm)
http://www.paih.org/users/training/diversity-equality-workshop.htm
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From PROJECT ABILITY:
Myscape:
26 Jan - 20 Feb, Collins Gallery and Project Ability Gallery. 23 artists with autism spectrum conditions and Asperger syndrome have been invited to contribute works exploring their relationships with architectural landscape, real or imaginary. The exhibition will be shown in Project Ability’s gallery at Trongate 103 and Collins Gallery at Strathclyde University. More info at
http://www.project-ability.co.uk/exhibitions/myscape
Co-Operative Young Film-Makers Event:
Recommended for ages 8+, Glasgow Film Theatre. Public screening: Saturday 13 February, 12 - 1pm. Free. Come and see the talent and imagination of young film makers in Scotland including animations, documentaries and dramas. Watch films that are funny, fantastical, thought provoking and creative. Contact Alex Wilde at Project Ability on 0141 552 2822 for more information. www.youngfilm-makers.coop
The Monday Night Social:
Starts Monday 11 January, 6pm - 8.30pm, Ages 18 plus, £3 per session*, Project Ability workshop, floor 3. Hosted by Art Trek and Friends, a group of artists with learning disabilities wishing to give other people with learning disabilities the chance to get involved in the arts. In a relaxed and friendly environment, meet new people and take part in a programme of outings to exhibitions, trips to the cinema, the theatre and other arts venues. * additional cost for extra outings
SmART Kids Community Based Visual Art Workshops:
Starts week beginning 11 January, Ages 8 - 12, £3 per class
North Glasgow: Possil and Milton Forum on Disability - Mondays 4-5.30pm
West Glasgow: Drumchapel Community Centre - Wednesdays 6.30-8pm
East Glasgow: Cranhill Beacon- Thursdays 6.30 - 8pm
South Glasgow: Tramway - Saturdays 1-2pm and 2.15 - 3.15pm
Contact Alex Wilde on 0141 552 2822 or email create@project-ability.co.uk for more information. Advance booking required.
Aspire, Connect And Create Workshops:
Monday 11 January - Friday 19 March, Project Ability workshop, floor 3.
Create: for children and young people with disabilities, ages 12 - 25
Aspire: for adults with learning disabilities
Connect: for adults with mental health issues
Weekly art classes and workshops. For further information please call 0141 552 2822.
Saturday Visual Art Classes::
Starts Saturday 16 January, 10.30am - 12pm, 12.30 - 2pm, 2.30 - 4pm, ages 12-18 & 18-25, £3 per class, Project Ability workshop, floor 3 Contact create@project-ability.co.uk for more information. Advance booking required.
Film Classes: Beginners To Advanced:
Starts week 12 & 14 January, Tuesday’s and Thursday evenings: 6.30pm-8.30pm, ages 8 - 25, £3 per class, Project Ability workshop, floor 3. Create your own movie and learn skills in animation, prop and set making, camera techniques and editing. Contact create@project-ability.co.uk for more information. Advance booking required.
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SCOTTISH NEWS
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From VARIANT:
What Is Going To Happen To Equalities In Creative Scotland?:
“Nobody can tell us. The SAC Equalities Department and the posts of Arts and Health and Arts and Disability Officers are due to be dissolved in the move to Creative Scotland. What’s more, there is no mention of Equalities in the Creative Scotland Business Plan. Now is the time for us to raise our concerns, so that Equalities can become a priority. We have drafted a letter which outlines our concerns and requests information, consultation, clarification on policy and strategy, and an impact assessment. Furthermore, we have requested that the SAC/CS hold a dedicated public meeting (before March) which will answer these questions and any other questions about Equalities in Creative Scotland” Read on at http://enf.org.uk/blog/?p=1060
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From BLACK AND ETHNIC MINORITY INFRASTRUCTURE IN SCOTLAND (BEMIS):
BEMIS Response: Consultation on Public Sector Equality Duty Specific Duties:
The Draft version of the BEMIS response is online at http://enf.org.uk/blog/?p=1062 The final version will go to the Scottish Government on Friday.
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From THE HERALD:
Campaigners Ask Capital’s Pubs To Ban Far-Right Group (10/01/10):
Campaigners battling the Scottish Defence League are to ask every pub in Edinburgh to ban members of the far-right group on the day of their coming protest in the capital.
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From EQUALITY NETWORK:
National LGBT Forum; Race, Religion And Belief:
Due to adverse weather conditions this event has been resheduled to 11th February
The National LGBT Forum is celebrating its first birthday. After meetings in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling it’s the turn of Perth to host the forum and time to tackle some of the more complicated issues affecting LGBT communities. This meeting of the forum will look at the topic of race, religion and belief. As well as a panel of speakers from ethnic minority, religious and LGBT communities, part of the forum will be a roundtable discussion on the topic. We’re looking for your ideas and suggestions on what areas you would like to see on the table for discussion. For more info, if you have suggestions, or need a registration form, contact scott@equality-network.org or call 0131 467 6039. We thank Perth and Kinross Council for their support in hosting this meeting. If you would be interested in hosting a meeting, please contact scott@equality-network.org.
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From LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND:
Stop Hate Crime: Sharing Stories, Changing Minds (11/01/10):
Stop Hate in Central Scotland is a group of public and voluntary sector organisations working together to identify and eliminate unlawful discrimination, attacks and harassment and to promote good relations. The group want to hear from victims of hate crimes to raise awareness of the impact this has on communities in Central Scotland.
http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/news/stop-hate-crime.htm
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From CJSCOTLAND:
ECHR decision challenge to s.44 Terrorism Act 2000 on stop and search (13/01/10):
Links to press coverage, press release etc
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From SCOTTISH WOMEN’S CONVENTION:
SWC International Women’s Day 2010 Event:
Saturday 6 March in the Scottish Parliament. 12.30pm start to allow for registration and lunch. We will take our seats within the Debating Chamber at 2 pm where we will be joined by our speakers. Small reception will follow in the Garden Lobby of the Scottish Parliament which will offer the opportunity for networking. Should you wish to attend this free event and know of other women who would be interested then please could you register by either emailing: mary@scottishwomensconvention.org or contacting the staff on 0141 248 8186. Deadline for registration is 15th February 2010.
www.scottishwomensconvention.org
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From SCOTTISH CONSORTIUM FOR LEARNING DISABILITY:
New Dates For Learning Disability Open Training Courses:
See the Course Calendar at www.scld.org.uk. Includes: Creating Information For Everyone! 2nd February, Kilmarnock; How to Say It - Simply! 11th Feb Glasgow; Graphic facilitation 19th Feb Glasgow
Equal, Connected, Contributing - Research Perspectives On The Citizenship And Human Rights Of People With Learning Disabilities:
24th February, Perth. The SCLD, in collaboration with the Open University and the Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Services (IRISS), is organising a one day research conference to reflect upon the contributions and participation of people with learning disabilities within our society.
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From CHILDREN IN SCOTLAND:
Enquire Additional Support For Learning Conference 2010:
Tuesday 9th March in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. This is an important event for all those with an interest in the education of children with additional support needs. This year we are focusing on parental involvement. Parents have a key role to play in all children’s learning and can have a dramatic positive effect on educational outcomes, and this can be especially true for those children with additional needs. Parental rights are a key strand of the original 2004 Additional Support for Learning Act. More info at http://www.enquire.org.uk/conference/
One-Day Practice Sharing Event: ‘Breaking-Down Stereotypes And Engaging Fathers In Services For Children And Families’
Tuesday 2nd February, Glasgow
Tuesday 9th March, Aberdeen, hosted by Aberdeen City Council
Who should attend? These events are suitable for professionals whose work includes the strategic planning or provision of public services for children and families and/or promoting equality. Cost: £50. For more information or to book a place, please contact Sara Collier: tel 0131 222 2412, email scollier@childreninscotland.org.uk Or book online at: Glasgow: http://www.childreninscotland.org.uk/html/tra_tshow.php?ref=1386
Aberdeen: http://www.childreninscotland.org.uk/html/tra_tshow.php?ref=1387
For further details about this Children in Scotland project see the website: http://makinggenderequalityreal.org.uk
Children’s Rights - Looking Ahead With 2020 Vision:
One day conference, 23 February 2010, Edinburgh
http://www.childreninscotland.org.uk/html/tra_tshow.php?ref=1388
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From DEAFBLIND SCOTLAND:
“Touching Lives - Across The Generations” Is An Exciting New Project:
A project that will take place over the next three years and will have a great impact on the lives of deafblind people across Scotland, particularly for those who are over 50 years of age. The aim … is to increase confidence and engender a sense of well-being in older deafblind people, who live uniquely isolated lives, by enabling them to acquire the necessary skills to become a valuable resource to their communities. Read on at http://digbig.com/5baxte
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From EDINBURGH DEVELOPMENT GROUP and ENVISION:
Dare To Dream - Facilitating MAP And PATH:
13, 14, 27 and 28 May, Wighton House Conference Centre, Niddrie Mains Road, Edinburgh. EDG and Envision are delighted to offer this exciting and popular 4 day course again in 2010! Person centred planning is widely recognised as a brilliant and empowering way to help people plan for and make positive changes in their lives. MAP and PATH are dynamic, visual and creative planning styles well suited to supporting groups and individuals make important changes. What people have said about Dare to Dream: “Encouraging, inspiring, challenging” (June Jones, Careers Scotland); “Value for money - training I can use (at last) ethical and not rocket science” Catherine Smith (LAC, Perth & Kinross Council); “I thought this was the best course I have been on for many years” (Paul Anstee, Mencap, Essex); “I loved it…the rapport between the facilitators and the whole group itself, everyone had something to contribute…” (Yvonne Stone (ENABLE, Scotland). Cost: £360 for the 4 days (includes all refreshments and a training manual). Course Leaders: Steve Coulson (EDG) and Helen Wilson (Envision) who share a wealth of experience of training and practicing person centred planning. For more details contact Steve on 0131 476 0522 or steve@edg-sco.org
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From SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL:
Scottish Refugee Council AGM and Public Meeting:
Friday, 15th January, Glasgow City Chambers
http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/noticeboard/Object1981
Like A Man On Earth Film Screening:
5.15pm, 18th January, Gilmorehill Cinema, 9 University Ave, Glasgow G12 8QQ. The documentary Like a Man on Earth is about agreements between Italy and Libya on the control of immigration from Africa. It shows the violence suffered by migrants arrested and sent back to Libya.
http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/noticeboard/Documentary_Dec09
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From SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health):
SAMH Briefing On The Scottish Government Debate: Attendance Allowance For People With Disabilities (14/01/10):
http://www.samh.org.uk/frontend/index.cfm?page=30&newsid=191
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From CAPABILITY SCOTLAND:
No Place Like Home: Partnership Project Supports Disabled People To Gain Better Access To Housing (12/01/10):
Following a successful collaborative project with Scotland’s justice sector in 2009, Capability Scotland is delighted to announce that 2010 will see us working in partnership once again. Through the Housing Voluntary Grant Scheme we have been selected as one of the Scottish Government’s Key Strategic Partners for housing and will be teaming up with the Glasgow Centre for Independent Living (GCIL) on an ambitious involvement project aimed at radically improving disabled people’s access to suitable housing.
http://www.capability-scotland.org.uk/housingpartner.aspx
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From SCOTTISH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH:
First National Survey Of Service User And Carer Views Of The Mental Welfare Commission:
http://www.sdcmh.org.uk/about_sdc/pgs/newshome.html
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From VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN PREVENTION NETWORK SCOTLAND:
Prevention Network Action Plan Launched (14/01/10):
This action plan sets out the key areas of work for the Prevention Network from January 2010 - March 2011 (the end of our initial three years funding). We aim to seek funding to continue to build the network and its work beyond the initial funded period.
New Debt Support For Families Affected By VAW (14/01/10):
The UK Insolvency Helpline Debt Advice Service has launched a new team for families affected by domestic violence. The advice service had reported a rise of 21 per cent in the number of cases of violence in the home affecting debt, and as such now has a specialist unit to deal with this sensitive area.
Scottish Government Christmas Domestic Abuse Prevention Campaign (11/01/10):
- launched on 26 December and will run through January. The campaign features the ‘I soar’ TV advert which was released last year and is aimed at encouraging women to phone the Domestic Abuse Helpline. ‘I soar’ is also running as ‘pre rolls’ before selected programmes viewed on the internet.
Refuge Research Report: Starting In Schools (11/01/10):
This report is based on the results of a You Gov survey of 18-21 year old women, into their understanding of domestic violence
The White Ribbon Campaign: Involving Men In Prevention (11/01/10):
Following White Ribbon Campaign founder Michael Kaufman’s visit to Scotland during the 16 Days of Action, Zero Tolerance volunteer Helen Johnson reflects on the International White Ribbon campaign’s approach to prevention and what we can learn from it in Scotland.
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From TALK ACTION:
Facilitation Training Day:
21st January, 10am - 16.30pm, The Melting Pot, 5 Rose St, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2PR. Gain the tools and techniques to make your facilitation engaging and productive
http://www.talkaction.org/21jan10.pdf
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From PINK NEWS (SCOTLAND):
Scottish Parliament Apologises To Trans Woman Searched By Male Guard (12/01/10):
The Scottish parliament has sent a letter of apology to a trans woman who was searched by a male guard on a visit. Female security guards refused to search her, believing she was a man.
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From HEALTH IN MIND:
Men In Mind: An Evening For BME Men To Talk About Issues Of Health And Wellbeing In Midlothian:
Thursday 28th January, 7.15 - 8.45pm, Dalkeith Community Centre, 6 Woodburn Road Dalkeith EH22 2AR Light refreshments will be provided Contact: Akin Fatunmbi, 40 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, EH24 Tel: 0131 225 8508 Fax: 0131 220 0028 e-mail: akin@health-in-mind.org.uk
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From SCOTSTAT - THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT STATISTICS GROUP:
Two Reports About Money Advice In Scotland:
One is research into methods of giving money advice and the other is a report about the number of people using face-to-face money advice services during the last financial year.
Money Advice Giving Methods Literature Review: (Available at: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/12/21134623/0)
Money Advice Statistics 2007/08: (Available at: http://digbig.com/5baxpe Includes info that the following groups of people are over-represented among money advice users: Women; People aged 20 to 50. Younger people and the over 50s were under-represented; Lone parents; People who are unemployed or unable to work due to ill health/ disability; People in social rented accommodation; People with low incomes
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From SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT:
Equal Opportunities Committee: 12 January 2010, 1st Meeting, 2010
1. Equality Bill (UK Parliament legislation): The Committee will take evidence on legislative consent memorandum LCM(S3) 20.2 from Alex Neil MSP, Minister for Housing and Communities, Kay Blaikie, Principal Legal Officer, Sam Coope, Head of Tackling Poverty Team, Valerie Sneddon, Team Leader, Private Housing Unit, and Yvonne Strachan, Head of Equality Unit, Scottish Government.
2. Equality Bill (UK Parliament legislation): The Committee will consider the legislative consent memorandum lodged by Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing (LCM(S3) 20.2).
Proposed future business: At its next meeting on 26 January, it is expected that the Committee will take oral evidence on the economic impact of migration/trafficking, in a round-table discussion.
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/s3/committees/equal/index.htm
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From SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT:
An External Review Of HIV Scotland (13/01/10):
This report describes the results of an external review of HIV Scotland’s performance and an assessment of the organisation’s contribution to delivery of relevant Scottish Government policy.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/01/07140455
An External Review of HIV Scotland Research Findings No. 94/2010
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/01/07140403
Having Your Say: Social Care Procurement Guidance Consultation: Presentation (13/01/10):
Consultation on social care procurement
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/01/13125248
Funding For Charities (13/01/10):
Voluntary groups across Scotland to benefit from a share of £1 million fund.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2010/01/13103103
Help With Fuel Bills (13/01/10):
Ten thousand more families are to get help to save around £900 a year on fuel bills through the Scottish Government’s Energy Assistance Package.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2010/01/13093243
Cost Of Alcohol Abuse (12/01/10):
Study shows that drink misuse means bill of £900 per adult http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2010/01/12093356
The Societal Cost of Alcohol Misuse in Scotland for 2007
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/12/29122804
Summary: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/12/29122546
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UK NEWS
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From EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION:
Mike Smith Becomes New Chair Of Disability Committee (14/01/10):
Commission appoints new Disability Committee chair
Commission Supports Recommendations For Increased Diversity In Parliament (11/01/10):
Commission statement to Speakers Conference on Parliamentary Representation.
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From DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT:
John Denham - Government Is Committed To Tackling Inequality And Disadvantage Wherever It Exists (14/01/10):
Communities Secretary John Denham today re-affirmed the Governments steadfast commitment to tackling race inequality and set out plans to build on the significant achievements by pledging to tackle inequality wherever it exists. John Denham has today published Tackling Race Inequality: A Statement on Race. This document details the consistent progress that has been made to tackle racism and secure race equality in recent years, highlights the remaining challenges and the need to broaden the focus of equalities work to respond to new and emerging issues.
Read on at http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/corporate/1432659
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From OBJECT MAILING LIST:
The UK Feminist Party (13/01/10):
For those of you who aren’t members of the London Feminist Network Yahoo group, we have been discussing the launch of the first UK Feminist Political Party. Yahoo Group at http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/theukfeministparty
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From ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCIL:
UK Inmates Comfortable With Diversity? (13/01/10):
Following recent media reports of racial strife and gangs in high security prisons in the UK, a new study funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) paints a more encouraging - if sometimes contradictory - picture of multicultural prison life.
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From BBC:
Google ‘May Pull Out Of China After Gmail Cyber Attack’ (13/01/10):
Internet giant Google has said it may end its operations in China following a “sophisticated and targeted” cyber attack originating from the country. Google said the e-mail accounts of Chinese human rights activists were the primary target of the attack….
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8455712.stm
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From THE GUARDIAN:
Ethnic Minorities ‘No Longer Automatically Disadvantaged’ - Minister John Denham (14/01/10):
John Denham says racism still exists but progress has helped create a society more comfortable with diversity than ever before
Tories Plan £1m Fund To Help Disabled People Become MPs (14/01/10):
Conservatives hope to break down barriers facing disabled people who want to be parliametarians, local councillors or civil servants. A £1m fund to help people with disabilities become MPs is being planned under Conservative moves to make parliament more inclusive.
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From RADAR:
RADAR Welcomes Speaker’s Conference Report - Practical Action Needed To Create Route Into Politics For Disabled People (11/01/10):
http://www.radar.org.uk/radarwebsite/default.aspx?tabid=268
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From WIRED.GOV:
Harman Pledges Government To Banish Ageism (Government Equalities Office, 11/01/10):
Discrimination against older people is a serious problem that must be tackled at the highest levels, Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality said today.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/410229
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From STONEWALL:
Stonewall Statement On The Final Report Of The Speaker’s Conference On Parliamentary Representation (11/01/10):
http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/3617.asp
IBM Tops Stonewall’s 2010 List Of Gay-Friendly Employers (13/01/10): http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/3619.asp
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From WOMENSGRID:
Petition Is Launched For Abortion Fund For Northern Ireland:
http://womensgrid.freecharity.org.uk/?p=4375
Rape Crisis Centres Should Be Centrally Funded By HM Government - Sign The Petition:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/centralfundingforrapecrisiscentres/
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From FAWCETT:
Womens Representation In Politics Must Stay On The Agenda (11/01/10):
Women’s representation in politics must stay on the agenda Fawcett comments on House of Commons Speakers Conference report. The Fawcett Society today welcomes the House of Commons Speakers Conference recommendations (2) as a step in the right direction, but warns that these must be robustly implemented if they are to result in better representation of women within our democratic institutions.
http://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk//index.asp?PageID=1034
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From JOINT COUNCIL FOR THE WELFARE OF IMMIGRANTS (JCWI):
Cameron’s Immigration Cap ‘Will Strangle Britain’:
The cap on immigration proposed by Conservative leader David Cameron would stem the flow of highly skilled workers to Britain - suffocating industry and threatening thousands of jobs, a leading charity claimed today.
Full press release: http://digbig.com/5baxsy (PDF)
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From DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN, SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES:
Government Sets Out Vision For High-Quality Child Mental Health Services (07/01/10):
Children’s Minister Delyth Morgan and Care Services Minister Phil Hope today reinforced the clear expectation for all local areas to deliver good quality mental health services for all children, including 24 hour cover for urgent mental health problems and child-only facilities for under-16s.
http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2010_0009
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From EMPLOYERS’ FORUM ON DISABILITY:
Rethink Welcomes Verdict On Mental Health Act For MPs (13/01/10):
Recommendations to scrap a ruling in the Mental Health Act that removes parliamentary members from their seat if they come under the legislation for longer than six months has been welcomed by Rethink.
Disabled Service Personnel To Receive New Care Package (12/01/10):
Speakers Conference Report Outlines Disability Recommendations (12/01/10):
Channel 4 Secures Paralympic Games Coverage (11/01/10):
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From UK PARLIAMENT:
Equality Bill: Day Two Of Lords Committee Stage (14/01/10):
Range of discrimination issues - including religion and belief - discussed by Members of the Lords
Equality Bill: Lords Committee Stage (12/01/10):
Members of the House of Lords began the line by line examination - committee stage - of the Equality Bill on 11 January. Clauses 1-9 were discussed on topics including socio-economic inequality, gender reassignment, race, ethnicity and marriage and civil partnerships.
Mps Debate UK Relations With China (14/01/10):
Tony Baldry opens Westminster Hall debate on rise of China and its relations with the UK
http://news.parliament.uk/2010/01/mps-debate-uk-relations-with-china/
Bill To Stop Violent Videos And Dvds Being Sold To Children (13/01/10):
MP moves to close loophole in law that allows violent DVDs to be sold to children
Statement: Proposals For Child Exploitation And Online Protection (12/01/10):
Speaker’s Conference Seeks Greater Participation In Politics (11/01/10):
…. to look at ways of encouraging and enabling a wider diversity of people to become MPs.
MPs’ Report Calls For Radical Overhaul Of Alcohol Policy (08/01/10):
Health Committee report says Government too close to drinks industry
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From RETHINK:
Government U-Turn On Jury Service Provokes Urgent Launch Of Charity Campaign (13/01/10):
http://digbig.com/5baxtk
Parliamentary Committee Calls For Mental Health Law To Be Repealed (11/01/10):
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From MIND:
Let’s Blog (11/01/10):
Blogs provide one of the few places where mental health professionals, patients and carers can engage with each other on a genuinely level playing field.
http://www.mind.org.uk/blog/2647_lets_blog
Can Books Beat The Blues? (08/01/10):
Fans of author Marian Keyes suggest that books can help you cope with depression.
http://www.mind.org.uk/blog/2641_can_books_beat_the_blues
Talking About Mental Health - Mental Health In The Media (08/01/10):
Mind’s Open Up project is supporting the free One in Four conference in London on 1 February.
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From DISABILITY NOW:
Government Goes Big On Mental Health (10/01/10):
The government has unveiled a raft of measures which it says represents a “radical shift” in its approach to mental health.
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From OPERATION BLACK VOTE:
MPs Back All-Black Shortlists For Party Selections (10/01/10):
A committee of MPs is set to back Operation Black Vote’s call for all-Black shortlists to select general election candidates.
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From INSTITUTE OF RACE RELATIONS:
Government Failing Mental Health Needs Of Refugees And Asylum Seekers (07/01/10):
A new report has found that restrictive and contradictory government policies have severe implications for the mental health and well-being of refugees and asylum seekers.
http://www.irr.org.uk/2010/january/ha000010.html
Spirited Away (07/10/10):
UK Border Agency (UKBA) proposals to remove more people from the country without giving them a realistic chance to challenge their removal are causing anger and concern. http://www.irr.org.uk/2010/january/ha000009.html
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From REFUGEE COUNCIL:
New Research Shows Asylum Seekers Do Not Choose To Come To The UK (14/01/10):
Over two thirds did not choose to come to the UK; Most only discovered they were going to the UK after leaving their country of origin; The primary objective for all those interviewed was reaching a place of safety; Around three quarters had no knowledge of welfare benefits and support before coming to the UK - most had no expectation they would be given financial support; 90% were working in their country of origin and very few were aware they would not be allowed to work when they arrived in the UK
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/news/press/2010/January/14012010_a
Campaign Action: Action On Asylum Support Rates For 2010/11 And The Future Of Asylum Support (12/01/10):
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/campaigning/campaignnews/12012010_a
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From JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION:
The Story Of Devolution: Poverty Gap Narrows But UK Powers Go Further (13/01/10):
A major study on the impact of devolution on the most disadvantaged people and places has shown that despite falling poverty and improving employment levels in the devolved countries, most significant progress has been down to reserved (UK) powers…..
http://www.jrf.org.uk/media-centre/story-of-devolution
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From UKBLACKOUT:
Buju Banton Sits Down With LGBT Activists:
In what may be a groundbreaking and possibly historical event, controversial reggae star Buju Banton met with representatives from the LGBT community this afternoon.
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From RUNNYMEDE TRUST:
Race Equality From A Tory MP’s Perspective (13/01/10):
Shadow Justice Secretary Dominic Grieve criticises the holding of a DNA database, among other government policies, in Conservatism and Community Cohesion, the latest report published by Runnymede.
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From PINK NEWS:
MPs Sign Motion To Condemn Uganda’s Gay Execution Bill (14/01/10):
Nick Clegg Calls For Faith Schools To Focus On Homophobic Bullying (13/01/10):
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has said that faith schools must focus on homophobic bullying. He said his party would make it a requirement for faith schools to teach that homosexuality is normal.
‘No Right To Not Be Offended’, Says Tatchell (12/01/10):
Peter Tatchell has spoken out in defence of five Islamic extremists convicted of abusive language at a march in Luton last year. He acknowledged their homophobia but said free speech must be defended.
Religious Civil Partnerships Amendment Tabled In Lords (11/01/10):
An amendment to the Equality Bill which would allow civil partnerships to be held in church was tabled in the House of Lords today.
Cameron Sets Out Commitment On Tax Breaks For Civil Partners (11/01/10):
Tory leader David Cameron has said he will give gay couples in civil partnerships the same tax benefits his party will give to married couples.
Homeless Charity Warns Of Increase In Gay Muslims Fleeing Family Violence (11/01/10):
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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From EUROPEAN ROMA RIGHTS CENTRE:
European Court Of Human Rights Finds Violations In Bulgarian Police Brutality Case Involving Romani Victims (08/01/10):
http://www.errc.org/cikk.php?cikk=3059
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From GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN:
Targeting of Iranian Feminists Continues (11/01/10):
33 more Iranian women activists were arrested yesterday during a peaceful protest in Tehran.
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From ILGA EUROPE:
Viviane Reding, A Candidate For A Post Of EU Commissioner For Justice, Fundamental Rights & Citizenship Gives Encouraging Answers (12/01/10):
Parliament Of Portugal Takes An Important Step Towards Marriage Equality (08/01/10):
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