8th March International Women’s Day http://digbig.com/5bbeey
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GLASGOW NEWS
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From WEST OF SCOTLAND LGBT FORUM:
Consultation Event: Glasgow Community Planning Partnership Equality And Diversity Strategy:
23rd of March, 6.30pm to 8pm, Radisson SAS Hotel, Argyle Street, G2 8DL. ODS Consulting are working with Glasgow Community Planning Partnership to develop an equalities and diversity strategy for the partnership. The West of Scotland LGBT Forum is working with ODS Consulting to convene a short meeting at which ODS will come along and carry out a swift and interesting one hour consultation process for attendees representing the LGBT community. The free event will take place at the SAS Raddison Hotel in Argyle Street, close to Central Station. This event is open to Organisations, Groups or interested individuals and there are places for 30 participants. There will be a tasty, interesting, light, warm buffet with tea, coffee and soft drinks refreshments. Register now at http://events.woslgbt.org.uk
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From GLASGOW ANTI RACIST ALLIANCE:
Community Discussions: Racism And The Rise Of The BNP:
10th March, 12 - 2pm, Edinburgh and Lothian Racial Equality Council (ELREC) offices
17th March, 12noon - 2pm, 78 Carlton Place, Glasgow, G5 9TH
Evidence indicates that racism is on the increase in our communities. As Strathclyde Police statistics indicate, there were 1206 racist incidents recorded - an increase of 8.7% over the same period last year (Strathclyde Police Diversity Report 2009/2010: April-September) In relation to this, in the November 2009 Glasgow by-election, the British National Party (BNP) claimed almost 5% of the votes-only 62 votes less than the Conservative party and 549 more than the Liberal Democrats. With the recent rise in popularity of the BNP, they are currently claiming that several candidates will be standing across Scotland at the general election this year. As the Glasgow Anti Racist Alliance, we are running a number of Community Discussion meetings across the country in the next few months on current issues. The first of these discussions is on the rise of the BNP. For more information contact Lyndsay on 0141 418 6530. Lunch will be provided. For catering purposes please confirm your attendance and any dietary requirements by e-mailing Lyndsay@gara.org.uk or phone 0141 418 6530. This event is open to community groups and members from all backgrounds. Please come and join us for a lively discussion on an issue that affects us all.
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From ODS CONSULTING:
Equality And Diversity Strategy - Survey:
Glasgow Community Planning Partnership is currently developing its Equality and Diversity Strategy. This is a plan to work to meet the needs of all communities in Glasgow. It will be an important way of making sure that people are not disadvantaged because of their personal characteristics. We, ODS Consulting, are helping with the Equality and Diversity Strategy by finding out about the needs, experiences and strengths of different communities in Glasgow. We have gathered together what we can about people’s needs and experiences, and now we would like your views. We have developed two very short surveys, exploring your views on the needs and experiences of people from minority faith groups, and from minority ethnic groups:
Minority Faith Groups Survey www.surveymonkey.com/s/MinorityFaithGroupsSurvey
Minority Ethnic Groups Survey www.surveymonkey.com/s/MinorityEthnicGroupsSurvey
Each survey will really only take about five minutes to complete. We realise that everyone’s individual needs are different, but these surveys are very much about gathering views on any key trends or priority issues. They will help us to supplement the information that we already have. Completing the survey will definitely help Glasgow Community Planning Partnership to plan its activities around equality. Please complete this survey by 19th March 2010 at the latest. Please feel free to forward this survey to others. Just get in touch with me if you have any questions or would like to discuss.
Related Surveys
Women http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WomensSurvey
Transgender People http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TransgenderPeopleSurvey
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual People http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LGBPeopleSurvey
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From PINK NEWS (Glasgow):
Gay Leader Of Glasgow Council Steven Purcell Steps Down (02/03/10):
Steven Purcell, the Labour leader of Glasgow city council, has resigned after five years. The 37-year-old is said to be suffering from stress and will be replaced by his deputy, Jim Coleman, until a successor is elected.
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From GLASGOW COUNCIL FOR THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR:
Glasgow In The Making - Bringing Communities Together:
Tuesday 16 March. Coffee and reception from 6.15pm, the event 7pm to 8pm, The Albany, Learning and Conference Centre, 44 Ashley St, Glasgow, G3 6DS. A selection of short films and clips that shows what Document - International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival is all about. The selection from the Document archive is presented by Paula Larkin who looks forward to Document 8 - this year’s festival in October. The Programme: WAR vs PEACE Laith Al-Juneidi, UK, 2003, 13min; Destination Young Survivors Steps to the Future/BBC L.A.B., Scotland, 2009, 1 min; Room With A View Ruvimbo and Lindsay Perth, Scotland, 2009, 2 min; When I Close My Eyes Mimi, Mary and Lindsay Perth, Scotland, 2009, 3 min; The Nashipur Waters Pietro Silvestri, Italy, 2004, 8.5 min; Arthur Balfour and Me, Charlotte Cornic, Scotland, 2007, 11 min. For more information and to book ring Rogan Boon on 0141 332 2444, or follow this link http://digbig.com/5bbedt For more information about Document 8 go to www.docfilmfest.org.uk
Equalities In Practice: Free Training Sessions:
Complementing the full GCVS Mainstreaming Equalities Organisational Development Training Course we are pleased to be able to offer the following mix of half and full day training courses:
11th March: Equalities Practice in Community Engagement (10 - 12.30pm: Involving Disabled People: Tressa Burke, Glasgow Disability Alliance; 1.30 - 4pm: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Inclusion: Scott Cuthbertson, Equality Network)
31st March: Improving Your Organisation’s Equalities Practices
8th April: EQIA - Equality Impact Assessment (10 - 12.30) and Equalities Monitoring (1.30 - 4pm). Rosemarie McIlwhan
All events will run at The Albany Learning and Conference Centre, 44 Ashley St, Glasgow G3 6DS. More info at http://enf.org.uk/blog/?p=1109
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From CASTLEMILK STRESS CENTRE:
Re: Closure Of Castlemilk Stress Centre - Public Meeting:
A Public Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday 4th March at 6pm to challenge the decision taken by the south east CHCP to withdraw funding. The venue is Castlemilk Community Centre. This decision means that closure of this service is imminent. On behalf of the service users of Castlemilk Stress Centre, we would like to request your attendance at this meeting. Petitions are currently circulated throughout the community and will be submitted to the Scottish Government in due course. The local press will be present to report on the meeting as they have a vested interest in current cutbacks and the impact on local communities.
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From GOETHE-INSTITUT GLASGOW:
Illustrated Talk on Erika Mann and Marta Astfalck-Vietz:
Monday 8th March, 7 pm, Goethe-Institut Glasgow, 3 Park Circus, Glasgow G3 6AX. ‘When all the world becomes a stage” Erika Mann and Marta Astfalck-Vietz - Two New Woman Artists of Twenties Berlin: An Illustrated Talk by Katherine Tubb and Jochen Hung. Free Admission. Refreshments. For further information please visit http://www.goethe.de/ins/gb/gla/ver/en5706038v.htm International Women’s Day 2010 event
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From GLASGOW WOMEN’S LIBRARY:
A Way With Words:
Monday 8 March, 1 - 3pm at Glasgow Women’s Library. On International Women’s Day join us for a special exhibition and launch of the Glasgow Women’s Aid publication “A Way With Words - poems, stories and artwork from women who have lived with and left abusers”. With readings and art works on display from the publication. Booking is essential and places are limited so please contact us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. For more information or to book your place send us an email or you can call us on 0141 552 8345.
Opening Pandora’s Box: Rediscovering Forgotten Firebrands: Erika Mann And Marta Astfalck-Vietz - Two New Women Artists Of Twenties Berlin:
Tuesday 9 March, 5pm - 7pm, Glasgow Women’s Library, 81 Parnie St. Katherine Tubb and Jochen Hung will lead an exclusive unearthing of some lost German art pioneers. Followed by a workshop exploring more aspects of lesbian history and culture with Amy Tooth Murphy and the GWL Archivist, Hannah Little. Open to men and women. The journalist Erika Mann and the photographer Marta Astfalck-Vietz worked in Berlin during the 1920s and lived fully emancipated lives - sexually, financially, and creatively. In Germany, however, Marta’s photographs, as well as many of Erika’s articles, have been largely forgotten until recent years and have never been presented to a Scottish audience before. They offer insights into a period of radical change in German history: social and political, cultural and economic. To celebrate International Women’s Day these talks will explain how Erika and Marta were forgotten and then re-discovered, and will explore the links between the advent of the modern era and the lives of these unusual, compelling, and inspirational women. For more information or to book your place email info@womenslibrary.org.uk or call us on 0141 552 8345. This event is kindly supported by the University of Glasgow.
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From INDEPEN-DANCE:
One-Day Intensive Workshop In Danceability With Juri Roverato:
Saturday 27th March 2010, 10am - 4pm, Langside Hall, 1 Langside Ave, Glasgow G41 2QR. Juri is a dancer, choreographer and Danceability teacher. He studied DanceAbility with Alito Alessi and Butoh dance and theatre with Patrice Guillaumet. He took part in the Turin 2006 Paralympics Games Opening Ceremony and performed in the Tramway last year as part of our “Moving On” pre-conference event with Laura Scudella in “L’Incontro”. Juri is pleased to return to Glasgow for a second time to deliver his teaching methods. As a disabled person himself, Juri believes disabled people are no different from able-bodied people. He believes we are all different and every person is unique and individual. This workshop will explore senses, sensations and how we connect with each other not only through listening but with all our senses - but most of all with skin, mind and heart. This course is aimed at professional and community dancers, social work staff, care workers & those using dance and movement in a community setting. Workshops are practical so please dress appropriately. £30 (£25 CONC) limited free places for GCC staff. Contact: Susan Muir O141 248 5525 / 07980 845 902 / susan.muir@indepen-dance.org.uk
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From COUNCIL OF ETHNIC MINORITY VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS (CEMVO) SCOTLAND:
Need Help With Funding? Business Planning? Marketing? Or Just A Venue?:
Then the Reciprocal Exchange Network (REN) is just the thing for you! The REN is an innovative new project that strives to help ethnic minority voluntary organisations and community groups help each other without spending money. The REN provides a web-based network for the exchange of skills, resources and best practice between organisations. Your time, skills and resources given to other organisations will provide a return of skills and resources that you may need from other organisations. Come and learn more about the REN on Saturday 13th March, 3.45 - 5pm, STUC Building, 333 Woodlands Rd, Glasgow G3 6NG Refreshments provided. These events are FREE but places are limited. To register contact umbreen.khalid@cemvoscotland.org.uk 0131 553 1596
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From ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (ESRC):
ESRC Festival Of Social Science: Events In Scotland:
The Future of Public Service Delivery in Ageing Rural Communities:
12 March, 10am - 1pm, Inverness. More information: http://digbig.com/5bbecj
Glasgow Remembered: Food and Nostalgia:
Saturday 13 March 11:30am - 2pm, Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN. Audience: Suitable for all. More information: http://digbig.com/5bbecm
The Changing Face Of Scotland:
Thursday 18 March 10 - 4pm, The Prism, Sensation Centre, Greenmarket, Dundee DD1 4QB. Audience: For professionals as part of their work. More information http://digbig.com/5bbecp
Migration, Identity And Integration: New And Old Communities In Glasgow:
Friday 19 March 10am - 4pm, Seminar Room 3 (The Gannochy), Wolfson Medical School Building, University Avenue, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ. Audience: Young People. More information: http://digbig.com/5bbecq
Promoting Innovation In Public Services:
Friday 19 March 9.30am - 4.30pm, Augustine’s Hall, 41-43 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL. Audience: For professionals as part of their work. More information: http://digbig.com/5bbecr
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SCOTTISH NEWS
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From SCOTTISH ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION FORUM:
Assistive Mobile Technology - Converting PDF’s To Audiobooks (Includes PDF Guide At The End):
http://mpondu.blogspot.com/2010/02/pdf-to-audiobook.html
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From VAW PREVENTION SCOTLAND:
OBJECT Charter: Women And The Media:
OBJECT has launched its pre-election Charter which calls for politicians to: Commit to the need for a socially responsible, gender aware media; Recognise the need for independent regulatation of the media with mandatory codes on the sexual objectification of women and girls; Set in place a mechanism to achieve this; Take specific steps to address the sale and display of lads’ mags and the Sport newspaper. Read the charter below and sign up: http://www.object.org.uk/files/OBJECT%20Media%20Charter1%282%29.pdf
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From INCLUSION SCOTLAND:
Capital Launch For Scheme To Help Disabled People Find Jobs (Scotsman 23/02/10):
A new scheme to help get disabled people into work was set to be launched today. Just under half of disabled people in Scotland are in work, compared to around 75 per cent of the general population, while less than one in five people with severe learning difficulties are in paid work.
http://www.inclusionscotland.org/news/story.asp?id=2565
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From PINK NEWS (Scotland):
One Third Of Gays And Lesbians In Edinburgh Physically Attacked (02/03/10):
A third of LGBT people in Edinburgh have been physically assaulted but only 15 per cent reported incidents to police, a small survey has suggested.
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From VOLUNTARY ARTS SCOTLAND:
Free Arts Guides From Mencap:
The Mencap ‘Doing…’ arts guides provide ideas about running arts projects with people with a learning disability. Both ‘Doing…Drama’ and ‘Doing…Music’ are available now as a free download. More booklets will be available very soon. Go to www.artspider.org.uk/resources/other_info to get your copy.
Africa In Motion Looking For Afro-Scottish Poets:
This year Africa in Motion Edinburgh African Film Festival (AiM) will also celebrate African poetry by bringing local Afro-Scottish poets to the stage. They want to provide young up and coming talent with an opportunity to be heard. Alongside the film festival in October, they will host a poetry event at a poetic venue in the centre of Edinburgh. They are currently looking for poets who would like to get their work out there. If you are a poet yourself - or know of any - please email richiemccaffery@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
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From WOMEN’S SUPPORT PROJECT:
Call For Evidence: Criminal Justice And Licensing Bill:
The Justice Committee at the Scottish Parliament is currently considering amendments to the Criminal Justice and Licensing Bill. They have issued a call for evidence in relation to the amendment submitted by Trish Godman. This proposes criminalising buying sex, in any setting, and will also criminalise activities which facilitate prostitution, such as providing transport and accommodation. The closing date for written submissions is Wednesday 17 March
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From SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL:
Asylum: Getting The Balance Right (March 2010):
SRC welcomes the first in-depth inspection of the UK asylum system by the Independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency (UKBA). His report, “Asylum: Getting the Balance Right?”, was published on Friday 26 February. The report found that, based on current staffing levels and the complexity and volume of asylum cases, the UK Border Agency’s target of concluding 90 per cent of asylum cases within six months by December 2011 is unachievable. Read our response at:
http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/pub/Policyresponses
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From SKILL SCOTLAND:
Supporting Students With Mental Health Problems In Scotland’s Colleges And Universities: Professional Responsibilities, Best Practice, And The Road To Recovery:
Monday 29th March, West Park Centre, Dundee, 10.30am - 4.15pm. More info at http://www.skill.org.uk/page.aspx?c=226&p=345
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From SAMH:
Castlemilk Stress Centre Faces Closure Threat (03/03/10):
SAMH is disappointed to learn that Castlemilk Stress Centre faces threat of closure due to the withdrawal of vital funds.
http://www.samh.org.uk/frontend/index.cfm?page=30&newsid=196
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From PEACOCK VISUAL ARTS:
Something Very Important Is Happening In Aberdeen And We Need Your Help (Deadline For Signing Petition Is Fri 5th March):
By November 2008 Peacock had full planning permission and had raised £9.5million (75% of the total costs) to build a beautiful new cultural facility in Aberdeen’s Union Terrace Gardens. Then in November 2008 oil magnate Sir Ian Wood announced the revival of a 20 year old scheme to concrete over these Gardens (Aberdeen’s only city centre park) to create a new Square and underground real estate. The local authority halted work on Peacock’s project while Sir Ian’s favoured scheme was investigated. A massive public consultation is currently coming to an end. (This friday 5th March) However this is ONLY about Sir Ian’s favoured scheme for a City Square and is NOT consulting the people of Aberdeen on their views on Peacock’s project or any other possible win-win scenario. Sir Ian’s favoured scheme involves the complete destruction of the Gardens. It will cost £140million+ of which £70 million+ must come from the public purse. It will involve the felling of 80 mature trees. Peacock’s building by award-winning architects Brisac Gonzalez would regenerate the Gardens and welcome over 200,000 visitors per year at a fraction of the cost to the public purse and the environment. It will provide a new home not just for Peacock but for CityMoves and the city council’s own Arts Development team and, most importantly, a much-needed creative hub for the people of Aberdeen and the North East. What You Can Do To Help? 1. Take part in the consultation www.thecitysquareproject.com/consultation/ For info: If you support the retention of the Gardens and realisation of the Brizac Gonzales designed Arts Centre vote NO on question 3. 2. Sign the “Save Union Terrace Gardens” petition and pass it round your organisation. http://www.savepeacock.org Thanks so much in anticipation of your help. If you would like any more information do visit our web site http://www.peacockvisualarts.com
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From SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT:
End Of Life Assistance (Scotland) Committee Calls For Written Evidence (04/03/10):
A Scottish Parliament committee is calling for written evidence to help shape its examination of the issue of “assisted death”.
www.scottish.parliament.uk/nmCentre/news/news-comm-10/cend10-s3-001.htm
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From SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT:
Care Information For Older Scots (02/03/10):
Help on how to access care just a phone call away for older people.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2010/03/02094001
The UN Convention On The Rights Of The Child: A Guide For Children And (01/03/10):
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/03/01095937
Improving Community Safety (01/03/10):
£100,000 to help communities develop antisocial behaviour initiatives.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2010/03/01161055
£3.4m For Thalidomide Survivors (26/02/10):
Funding for survivors to help meet increasing costs as they get older.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2010/02/25165015
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UK NEWS
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From EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION:
Debate - Human Rights In A Post-Election UK:
On Monday 1 March, we hosted a ‘Question Time’ style debate to explore the major political parties’ positions on the future of the Human Rights Act and proposals for a British Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. These videos record what happened at the event
http://www.youtube.com/user/EqualityHumanRights#g/c/60F3F49A5660641F
Detainees Human Rights Breached By British Government Says European Court (02/03/10):
New Report From Grandparents Plus And The Equality And Human Rights Commission (02/03/10):
Grandparents who are filling the ‘care gap’ in some of Britain’s most vulnerable families are risking hardship themselves
Political Parties Debate The Future Of Human Rights Legislation (01/03/10):
Watering down the UK’s human rights legislation would seriously damage the country’s credibility on the international stage and undermine rather than enhance our security, the Commission warned today.
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From UK PARLIAMENT:
Equality Bill: Lords Report Stage (03/03/10):
Clauses 1-214 were discussed on issues covering socio-economic inequalities, civil partnerships, direct and indirect discrimination, the gender pay gap, positive action on recruitment and promotion, and the public sector equality duty. Three votes on amendments (proposals for change) to the Bill took place with a Government defeat on the issue of civil partnerships on religious premises. More at:
http://news.parliament.uk/2010/03/equality-bill-lords-report-stage/
Report On Equality And Human Rights Commission Published (04/03/10):
Committee of Public Accounts report examines continuing weaknesses in Commission’s controls
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From ABILITY NET:
Is the Mobile Web Showing the Way?:
Its a funny thing having an iPhone, ok funny and expensive, ok funny and expensive and slightly obsessive - but that wasn’t my point
http://ability.myzen.co.uk/blog/?p=140
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From GUARDIAN:
Setting Up EHRC Was ‘Patently Flawed’, Report Finds (04/03/10):
Equalities body cost taxpayer £39m, committee says. Commission accepts it made mistakes
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From JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION:
Better Lives For Older People: Asking For Ideas (01/03/10):
Speaking as a lifetime specialist in care for older people, we have, in the words of the familiar Chinese proverb, been cursed to live in interesting times.
www.jrf.org.uk/blog/2010/03/better-lives-older-people-asking-ideas
Cities And The Ethic Of Care For The Stranger:
Interventions in the urban unconscious (public spaces, physical infrastructure, public services etc.) have an important role to play in regulating social response to difference, argues Ash Amin. This lecture was presented by Professor Ash Amin from Durham University, with a response from Professor Ziauddin Sardar, a critic, futurist, journalist and prolific writer. In this lecture, he discusses living with diversity and the role of cities in managing cultural difference.
http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/cities-ethic-of-care
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From E-ACCESS BULLETIN:
The Decline Of Braille: Doomsday For The Dots?:
They are letters you can touch: six little dots you brush with your fingers, 64 combinations to encode the world. But now Braille, the blind person’s Esperanto, is set to become a dead language.
http://www.headstar.com/eablive/?p=397
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From MIND:
Do You Mind? (04/03/10):
At this spring’s general election, let’s make sure we elect a group of MPs who will lead the way in challenging discriminatory attitudes and behaviours to mental health.
http://www.mind.org.uk/blog/3036_do_you_mind
Mind Responds To BBC Documentary Why Did You Kill My Dad? (01/03/10):
Mind’s Chief Executive Paul Farmer said: “We deeply sympathise with all the families included in this powerful documentary. To lose a loved one in such distressing circumstances is tragic but the public should be reassured that such cases are incredibly rare…..
Mental Illness And Violence (01/03/10):
Marion Janner on substance abuse, stigma and sense of self.
http://www.mind.org.uk/blog/3037_mental_illness_and_violence
Mind Calls For Psychological Therapies To Be At The Heart Of Election Manifestos (01/03/10):
Mind, the Royal College of GPs and the Royal College of Psychiatrists call for all political parties to include a commitment to psychological therpies in their manifestos.
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From HOME OFFICE:
Review Into Sexualisation Of Young People Published (26/02/10):
An independent review into the sexualisation of young people has been published.
www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/sexualisation-young-people.html
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From DISABILITY NOW:
Assisted Suicide: Guidelines Strive For Neutral Tone (26/02/10):
New guidelines, published today by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Keir Starmer QC, make no mention of either disability or terminal illness
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From FAWCETT:
Fawcett Welcomes Women’s BBC Question Time (25/02/10):
Statement from Ceri Goddard, Chief Executive of The Fawcett Society, on the BBC’s decision to hold a Question Time with a women only audience
http://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk//index.asp?PageID=1102
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From HOME OFFICE UK BORDER AGENCY:
Chief Inspector’s Report On The Handling Of Asylum Cases - UK Border Agency Response (26/02/10):
The UK Border Agency has responded to ‘Asylum: getting the balance right?’, an inspection report by the independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency.
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From DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH:
Consultation On New Rules For Foreign Nationals’ Access To NHS (26/02/10):
New proposals on the access of foreign nationals’ to the NHS, aimed at preventing health tourism were set out today by the Department of Health.
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From RUNNYMEDE:
Lib Dems On Race Equality: Lynne Featherstone MP Writes For Runnymede (03/03/10):
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From WOMEN’S AID:
Women’s Aid And Avon Launch The Empowering Women Awards With Marie Claire Magazine (02/03/10):
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From OPERATION BLACK VOTE:
Last Chance Saloon (02/03/10): House of Lords debate equality Bill amendments that would greater encourage diversity within Political Parties. We reported back in January the efforts Ann Begg MP made to amend the Equality Bill, that would force political parties to publish every six months the progress they are making in ensuring that their political party is more inclusive and representative. The amendment was thrown out, but it is back again in a last chance effort to ensure parties are accountable in this important process.
http://operationblackvote.wordpress.com/2010/03/02/last-chance-saloon/
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From INSTITUTE OF RACE RELATIONS:
Segregation Policy For Foreign National Prisoners Condemned (26/02/10):
The policy of concentrating foreign national prisoners in a small number of prisons, away from home prisoners and from their families, implemented in the early summer of 2009 (read an IRR News story: ‘Segregating foreign national prisoners’), was conducted without regard to its impact on race equality or the provision of legal advice to those affected, and without telling the Prisons Inspectorate.
http://www.irr.org.uk/2010/february/ha000034.html
Independent Monitoring Of Home Office Country Of Origin Information (25/02/10):
The Immigration Advisory Service (IAS) is holding a discussion and will also be launching their new report:The APCI Legacy: A Critical Assessment.
http://www.irr.org.uk/2010/march/ha000005.html
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From OBJECT:
Sat 6 March Million Women Rise:
Fri 12 - 13 March Ruskin College: The Women’s Liberation Movement At 40:
http://www.wlm40conference.org.uk/programme.html
Tues 16 March - Women’s Question Time:
www.eaves4women.co.uk/Documents/Campaigns/Women’sQuestionTime.pdf Your chance to question all potential Women’s Ministers on their election manifesto for women and girls before the General Election. Panelists: Vera Baird QC (Labour), Theresa May (Conservative), Lynne Featherstone (Lib Dems), Caroline Lucas MEP (Green). Chair: Yasmin Alibhai-Brown (Independent columnist) Sumbit your question, Join OBJECT and a host of other women’s organisations at this key ‘hustings’ 7 - 8.30pm Great Hall, Central Hall Westminster, Storey’s Gate SW1H 9NH.
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From GOVERNMENT EQUALITIES OFFICE:
Harman: Working Towards New Un Agency For Women (01/03/10):
http://www.equalities.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=1546
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From RETHINK:
Media Alert:Rethink Comments On Julian Hendy’s Documentary (26/02/10):
In response to the Julian Hendy documentary, Why Did You Kill My Dad?, being broadcast on Monday 1st March, on BBC2 at 9.00pm, Rethink has issued the following statement:
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From STONEWALL:
House Of Lords Votes By Majority Of 74 For Civil Partnerships In Religious Premises (03/03/10):
http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/3725.asp
Stonewall Sorrow At Kristian Digby’s Death (02/03/10):
http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/3723.asp
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From OFFICE FOR DISABILITY ISSUES:
Right To Control: Eight Trailblazer Areas Announced:
….When the Trailblazers start at the end of 2010, disabled people in these areas will have more choice over the support they receive. Disabled people will be able to make their own decisions about how to spend the funding they are eligible for, in areas such as personal care, employment and housing support. … ODI has also published a consultation on the regulations that will govern the Trailblazers. consultation ends 19 May. www.odi.gov.uk/working/right-to-control.php
UN Convention Awareness Raising Event:
30 March, London. It’s a chance for disabled people and their organisations to hear directly from Jonathan Shaw, Minister for Disabled People, and Tim Cooper, Director of ODI. It’s also a chance for you to give your views on how disabled people and their organisations can be involved in the implementation, monitoring and reporting processes of the UN Convention. Find out more at http://www.odi.gov.uk/working/un-convention/index.php
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From DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS:
Minister Sets Targets To Help People With Mental Health Conditions And Learning Disabilities (04/03/10):
Ambitious new targets to help more people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities in the workplace, are announced today by Minister for Disabled People Jonathan Shaw.
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From REFUGEE ACTION:
Asylum Target Criticism Short-Sighted: Refugee Action Responds To UKBA Inspectors Report (26/03/10):
Criticism of the governments failure to meet targets of concluding 60 per cent of new asylum cases within six months were today branded sort-sighted by Englands leading refugee charity.
http://www.refugee-action.org.uk/news/2010/asylumtargets.aspx
Asylum Statistics: Refugee Action Responds To The Control Of Immigration Statistics (25/03/10):
Asylum seekers whose applications have been fully refused are increasingly choosing to return home voluntarily, according to Home Office statistics released today. The number of enforced removals was down on the previous quarter.
http://www.refugee-action.org.uk/news/2010/asylumtargets.aspx
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From LGBT CAMPAIGNS:
Report Stage Of The Equality Bill: LGBT Issues:
The House of Lords debated several LGBT-related issues during the Report stage of the Equality Bill yesterday… see a summary of these at http://enf.org.uk/blog/?p=1120
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From REFUGEE COUNCIL:
New Research Shows Asylum Seekers Do Not Choose To Come To The UK (04/03/10):
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/news/press/2010/January/14012010_a
Protests At Yarl’s Wood: Refugee Council Response (04/03/10):
As women continue to hunger strike at Yarl’s Wood immigration removal centre in protest over the conditions and length of their detention, the Refugee Council is calling for an end to the indefinite detention of people who have claimed asylum.
www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/news/news/2010/March/040310_newsyarlswood
Chief Inspector Report: UKBA Failing To Process Asylum Claims (01/03/10):
Statistics Show Sharp Drop In Asylum Applications (01/03/10):
The number of asylum seekers arriving in Britain has fallen sharply, according to official Home Office figures released last week.
www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/news/news/2010/March/010310_newsstatistics
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From THE F WORD:
Living Dolls: The Return Of Sexism:
Natasha Walter’s latest book reflects her change of heart since The New Feminism, but Melanie Newman argues the result is a mixed bag
http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2010/02/living_dolls
The Equality Illusion:
Do you think feminism’s job is done? Kat Banyard’s book will remove your rose-tinted glasses, says Jess McCabe
http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2010/02/the_equality_il
Women In Punk: ‘Too Good To Be Forgotten’:
http://www.thefword.org.uk/features/2010/02/women_in_punk_t
Bring The Herstory Of Riot Grrrl Back Into The Present:
http://www.thefword.org.uk/features/2010/02/bring_the_herst
Lighting A Fire:
Christiane Inmann’s history of women’s reading and writing is a delicious read, says Jessica Gjergji
http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2010/02/lighting_a_fire
Hello Kitty Must Die:
The protagonist of Angela S. Choi’s comic debut novel channels the anger of every woman who has been belittled or demeaned, says Kaite Welsh: http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2010/02/hello_kitty_mus
The Fossil Hunter:
Kaite Welsh reviews a fictionalised biography of early paleontologist Mary Anning: http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2010/02/the_fossil_hunt
Girldrive: Criss-Crossing America, Redefining Feminism:
http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2010/02/girldrive
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From PINK NEWS:
Lords Back Religious Civil Partnerships For Gay Couples (03/03/10):
Updated.The House of Lords has approved an amendment to the Equality Bill giving gay couples the right to have civil partnerships in church. The measure, proposed by out gay peer Lord Waheed Alli, was passed 95 votes to 21, a majority of 74. A free vote was allowed.
Push To Recognise British Civil Partnerships Across Europe (25/02/10):
Foreign minister Chris Bryant said today that the British Foreign Office was encouraging other countries in the EU to recognise civil partnerships performed in the UK. He also said he did not believe aid should be cut to countries which fail to protect gays and lesbians.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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From EUROPEAN ROMA RIGHTS CENTRE:
France Discriminates Against Roma And Travellers In Violation Of The European Social Charter (01/03/10):
http://www.errc.org/cikk.php?cikk=3067
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From ECRE (EUROPEAN COUNCIL ON REFUGEES AND EXILES):
ECRE Interview With Andreas Kamm:
ECRE interviews Andreas Kamm, ECRE Chair and Secretary General of the Danish Refugee Council, who outlines his views on the effects of climate change on individuals as well as on the main challenges in the future evelopment of EU asylum policy.
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From PINK NEWS (International):
Homophobic Lithuanian Law Comes Into Power Next Week (25/02/10):
A controversial law which bans the promotion of gay marriage in Lithuania comes into power on Monday. The law was amended in December after international criticism. Before, it prohibited the “public dissemination” of any materials which could be seen to promote homosexuality.
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From EUROPEAN DISABILITY FORUM:
Europe 2020: The Disability Pact Must Be The 8th Flagship Initiative (03/03/10):
http://www.edf-feph.org/Page_Generale.asp?DocID=13854&thebloc=23909
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From ILGA:
European Court Of Human Rights: Constitutional Definition Of Marriage As A Union Of A Man And A Woman Cannot Justify Discrimination Against Same-Sex Partners (03/03/10):
First Hearing By The European Court Of Human Rights On Same-Sex Marriage (26/02/10):
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