Equality Bulletin Issue 15: Vibrant Glasgow: http://enf.org.uk/blog/?p=532
Check the Events Diary for events previously mentioned in Equality Updates: http://enf.org.uk/blog/?page_id=362
Ramadan: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramadan
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GLASGOW NEWS
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From GLASGOW WORKS:
Glasgow Works Black And Minority Ethnic (BME) Action Planning Event:
17th September, Jury’s Inn Hotel, 80 Jamaica St, Glasgow G1 4QG, 9am - 1.30pm. This is a Glasgow Works BME Sub Group event, to begin work with the 5 local consortia on drawing up local action plans. Jim McColl, Chair of Glasgow Works partnership will open the event and there will be a presentation from service users of Glasgow Homelessness Network which will give us an insight into their experiences. There will be a workshop for each local area in which we can start to develop a local plan to implement the Glasgow Works BME Sub Group action plan. The workshops will be supported by the BME Sub Group and Glasgow Works staff. To confirm your attendance or nominate a colleague please email Geraldine Pearce at Glasgow Works geraldine.pearce@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk
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From EQUAL ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT GLASGOW:
Glasgow Business Diversity Awards:
Do you know an employer who demonstrates good practice in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce? Why not nominate them for the Glasgow Business Diversity Awards being held at the Hilton Hotel on Friday 3rd October 08 The winners will go forward to the Scottish National Business Diversity Awards ceremony being held at Bilberries Country House Hotel on 27th November 08. The nomination forms are simple to complete and organizations can be nominated by the employer, employee or service provider. Deadline for nominations 19th September. Download the form at www.easglasgow.com or phone 0141 429 2518 for a paper copy or if you have any questions
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From WOMEN’S SUPPORT PROJECT:
Training Programme Autumn 2008 – Spring 2009: Interagency Workshops And Events:
Our training and events offer: NETWORKING – opportunities to share information about your own work and to find out about services offered by other organisations; KNOWLEDGE – increases workers’ confidence in identifying and responding to violence and sexual abuse; RESOURCES – participants have access to our lending library and a chance to discuss recommended resources; INFORMATION – up to date, relevant information on the extent of the problem and organisations available to help.
http://womenssupportproject.co.uk/files/pdf/WSP_training.pdf
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From SHELTER SCOTLAND:
All Change For Housing Benefit?:
20 October 9.15am - 4.15pm The Lighthouse, Glasgow. Following the introduction of local housing allowance in April 2008, this event brings together experts on housing benefit to assess the impact it has had. Delegates will have the opportunity to share their experiences of managing local housing allowance and hear about future benefit changes being proposed. This event will be particularly relevant for local authority benefits officers, private rented sector and homelessness staff; housing management staff; voluntary sector staff; advice, information and advocacy staff and private landlords and letting agents. Cost £140, discounted rate available for early booking and voluntary and community organisations. For full details see http://scotland.shelter.org.uk/events Contact Hazel Wilson on 0844 515 2465 or email scotlandevents@shelter.org.uk
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From RNIB SCOTLAND:
Ethnic Minority Scots Up To Six Times More At Risk From Blindness (07/08/08):
New project in Glasgow aims to boost eye-health awareness.
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From PROJECT ABILITY:
Exhibition: ‘Lost In Music’:
22 August – 26 September, Project Ability Gallery 1. Da Vinci said that, after it’s creation painting does not fade away immediately like ‘unfortunate music’. Something that in reality is merely surface, shows itself to be a living thing.
Exhibition: ‘Traces’:
In collaboration with RCAHMS Scotland’s Rural Past. 22 August – 26 September, Project Ability Gallery 2. Earlier this year, a group of artists from Project Ability took part in an archaeology project investigating how rural communities lived in Scotland’s past. This exhibition is the result.
Exhibition: ‘Out and About’:
Preview Tuesday 23rd September 11am - 2pm. Exhibition runs until 2nd October 2008, Hillhead Library. An exhibition of original drawings and pints, created by service users from Berryknowes, Toryglen and The Wedge Resource Centres, inspired by Glasgow’s famous landmarks.
Music: Alasdair Roberts, Early Songs and The Pastels DJ set:
Friday 26th September, £6, Doors open 7pm, licensed bar, Project Ability Gallery 1. Project Ability says goodbye to its Albion Street premises with a small and friendly send off featuring live music and DJs. The proceeds will go towards creating a new studio, gallery and workshop at Trongate 103, enabling children and adults with disabilities to take part in innovative visual arts projects. To book tickets: Project Ability, 18 Albion Street, G1 1LH. 0141 552 2822 Monorail Music, 12 Kings Court, Glasgow, G1 5RB. 0141 552 9458
Exhibition: ‘Jamaican Intuitives’:
Preview Friday 3rd October 5-7pm Exhibition open until Friday 31st October, Project Ability Gallery 1, This collection of over 50 paintings and sculptures offers a rare opportunity to relate to the inner life and culture of Jamaica through the work of its internationally-renowned Intuitive artists. Some of the pieces are visionary, some are narratives about social issues and relationships - all are unpretentious and pulsating with life. Project Ability is delighted to present the European premiere of the collection.
Exhibition: ‘Picture This’:
Preview Friday 3rd October 5-7pm, Exhibition open until Friday 31st October, Project Ability Gallery 2. An exhibition of photographs showing artworks produced during a twelve month workshop programme working with people from The Waterside, Stewart and Arran Resource Centres and Levendale Hospital.
Exhibition: ‘Art Trek – A Retrospective’:
Preview Monday 6th October 3-5pm. Exhibition runs until 24th October, Newbery Gallery, Glasgow School of Art. Art Trek is a group of aesthetically inspiring artists who are trail blazers in opening up wider interest and discussion on new and emerging arts practices. Open weekdays 10-5pm and Saturday 10-2pm
Film: ‘Young Talent On The Big Screen’:
Saturday 11th October, £2 on the door, Glasgow Film Theatre. This year you can expect comedy action films and thought provoking films from Project Ability’s young film-makers. Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street, Glasgow, G3 6RB
Project Ability Gallery 1 & 2, Open weekdays 10-5pm – free, 18 Albion Street, Glasgow, G12 8AP Tel: 0141 552 2822 www.project.ability.co.uk
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From CHILDREN IN SCOTLAND:
An Introduction To Working With ADHD And Autism Spectrum Disorders:
6th October, Edinburgh and 8th December, Glasgow. A one day training workshop with Peter Robinson and Dr Nick Dunne, Consultant Psychiatrist. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are two of the most commonly diagnosed childhood disorders. This introductory one-day workshop is designed for those who want to expand their knowledge of working with children and young people with these disorders and will look at a range of approaches for understanding and addressing their needs. Places available from £90. For further information or to book online visit http://www.childreninscotland.org.uk/html/tra_tshow.php?ref=1171
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From AMINA — MUSLIM WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE:
Introduction To Counselling Skills:
SQA Certificated course (12-14weeks), Starting 8th October, Wednesdays 9:30am -12:30pm at MWRC. Funded by Community Learning, Area Services, Culture and Sport Glasgow. Free Crèche is available if booked in advance For more information and to book a place contact Asma at: MWRC, 311 Calder Street, Glasgow, G42 7NQ Tel: 0141 585 8026 Fax: 0141 423 7700 Email: info@mwrc.org.uk
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From GCVS:
GCVS Online Survey - Impact Of Funding Changes:
Across Glasgow, Glasgow Community Planning Partnership announced a citywide funding cut of 20% for Community Regeneration Funding for the year 2008/09 within the transition arrangements of the Project to Programme development. As part of the research that GCVS is currently carrying out on the impact of this on local community and voluntary organisations, we are inviting organisations to participate in a short online survey to input their views and share their experiences of these recent changes. This will enable GCVS to feedback to GCPP and partners to ensure that the lessons learned inform the future rollout. Taking part should take no longer that 10 minutes and all individual responses will remain confidential. To complete the survey please click the link below. Responses are due back on Thursday 18th September. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=7pftbNfjuWib_2fN1zXNHe3Q_3d_3d If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Mary Sinclair (mary.sinclair@gcvs.org.uk) or June MacLeod (june.macleod@gcvs.org.uk) by email or telephone on 0141 332 2444.
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From POSITIVE ACTION IN HOUSING:
Training: New Migrants & EU Nationals - Rights, Recognition, Responsibilities & Action: 9.30am – 12.30pm, Wednesday, 17th September, Training: Equality Impact Assessments - Making Them Practical & Useful: 9.30am - 12.30pm, Thursday, 18th September
Venue: PAiH, 98 West George Street, Glasgow. For more information contact Zandra Yeaman at zandra@paih.org Tel 0141 353 2220 or go to http://www.paih.org/users/training/
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From THE SCOTTISH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION and THE CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF HUMAN RIGHTS LAW, UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE:
Scotland’s Role - Turning Principles Into Practice:
Friday 31st October 2008, City Halls, Glasgow. On the 31st October, approaching the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a conversation will begin on how the newly instituted Scottish Human Rights Commission will in practice aim to root the principles of international human rights within the cultural and constitutional context of Scotland. This day of debate will be the first, and seminal, contribution to what will be a continuing dialogue of national and international significance. It will be of interest to cross-sector practitioners, policy makers and scholars, with insights, discussion and critiques presented by renowned national and international public sector and legal practitioners and internationally-acclaimed academics. For further information and registration, please visit the webpage: http://www.law.strath.ac.uk/udhr60
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From RICEFIELD ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTRE:
Suzanne Chong Exhibition: Fly:
26th September – 26th October, Ricefield Arts and Cultural Centre, 41 West Graham Street, Glasgow G4 9LJ, Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday - Sunday 12 - 5pm, Tel 0141 331 1019 Email: events@ricefield.org.uk This exhibition of oil paintings by Scotland-based Hong Kong artist, Suzanne Chong, will portray the artist’s response to a confrontation of eastern and western morals and the complexities this brings to her concept of female identity. Chinese motifs and classical western symbolism are blended together in Chong’s ‘own coded autobiography’, which explores a struggle between traditional propriety and the liberation of women from their accepted roles as wives and mothers.
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SCOTTISH NEWS
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From EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION IN SCOTLAND:
Joint Meeting With Scotland And Disability Committees To Discuss Independent Living Scotland Project (05/09/08):
The Scotland Committee and the Disability Committee of the Equality and Human Rights Commission will be joined by the UK Minister for Disabled People, Anne McGuire MP and representatives from the Scottish Government and the Office for Disability Issues to discuss the Independent Living Scotland Project on Wednesday 10th September in Glasgow.
Information Session Friday 7th November 2008 Oban:
The EHRC champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society. The Commissions Scotland Legal Team are visiting Oban, hosting a lunch and afternoon Information Session. This is one of a range of events being held across Scotland. You will have the opportunity to find out more about the Commission, to learn how best to use our resources and to inform us about what issues of unlawful discrimination are most significant to you and your service users. Who should come: Representatives from voluntary, community and educational organisations who give assistance and advice to the public where equality issues may be relevant. Agenda: A confirmed agenda will be sent out closer to the time however we would like to hear your suggestions for a discussion on advising service users on equality issues. Location: The Corran Halls, 54 The Esplanade, Oban, Argyll , PA34 5AB. Booking a place: Spaces are limited, available on a first come, first served basis. If more than one representative from your organisation would like to attend please indicate which delegate is the first priority. Any other representatives will be held on a waiting list. Please email roadshow@equalityhumanrights.com Including your Organisation Name and the 1st, 2nd etc Delegates Name and Job Title. Also please let us know any information that will help us facilitate your delegates participation in the event including communication support and dietary requirements. For further details contact James Andrew on 0141 228 5917 or David Reilly on 0141 228 5967.
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From GOVERNMENT EQUALITIES OFFICE:
The Equalities Bill Roadshow:
Edinburgh Event Date: 02/12/2008; Peterborough Event Date: 06/11/2008; Cardiff Event Date: 20/11/2008
This event will give you the opportunity to find out more about the Equality Bill and proposals for the new EU Directive from a Government Minister. It will also allow you chance to network with other equality leaders and to give your views. More info and to register at:
http://www.livegroup.co.uk/equalitiesbill/index.php?view=introduction
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From ZERO TOLERANCE:
Zero Tolerance Responds To Scottish Government Alcohol Consultation (10/09/08):
http://www.zerotolerance.org.uk/news/article.php?id=73
Prevention Network Building At Z T Marks A New Phase For The Organisation (10/09/08):
After successful recruitment of new posts- Prevention Network Officers and a Prevention Network Assistant- in July 2008, the organisation is now moving towards a new phase of action and development in its approach to preventing violence against women and children. The new roles will focus on facilitating collaboration, communication and campaign building with other prevention workers across Scotland from a range of fields and backgrounds.
http://www.zerotolerance.org.uk/news/article.php?id=70
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From GENERAL REGISTER OFFICE FOR SCOTLAND:
Continued Increase In Scottish Births (11/09/08):
…..114 civil partnerships (53 male and 61 female) were registered in the quarter, 66 fewer than the 180 partnerships registered in the second quarter of 2007.
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From SCOTTISH TRANSGENDER ALLIANCE (STA):
New Activist Training Course:
Commitment, enthusiasm and vision… These three qualities are vital for moving equality activism from simply complaining about the present to actually changing the future for the better. ….The Equality Network and the STA have together received funding from the Scottish Government to provide a training course to equip 20 LGBT community activists with the skills and knowledge to help lead local and national sexual orientation and gender identity equality work. …James Morton, the STA Project Coordinator, is seeking ten participants with some experience in gender identity equality activism. Meanwhile, Scott Cuthbertson, the Equality Network Community Development Project Coordinator is seeking ten participants with some experience in sexual orientation equality activism. The EN/STA Activist Training Course is completely free to attend and your travel expenses will be refunded. The course consists of the following training events:
Friday 17th Oct - Sunday 19th Oct: A three day residential weekend developing transferable skills of community leadership, group facilitation, public speaking, strategic decision-making & lobbying/campaigning.
Saturday 8th Nov: A training day covering community group governance issues (including protection of vulnerable adults and children).
Saturday 29th Nov: A training day covering event planning & fundraising issues.
Saturday 17th Jan: A training day covering publicity and media communication issues.
The application deadline for the residential weekend is Friday 19th September. More info at http://www.scottishtrans.org/Article.aspx?id=22
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From LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND:
Equality And Human Rights Training For Youth Workers:
This full-day training module introduces key human rights principles and current equality issues across the six statutory equality mandates (age, disability, gender (including gender identity), race, religion or belief, sexual orientation) to youth workers and youth work managers. Participants will explore the origins and manifestations of prejudice and discrimination. The course will further build their competence and confidence to promote equality and human rights in their services, recognise and challenge discrimination and harassment (including intersectional discrimination), and receive practical advice and guidance based on case studies from youth work contexts. Informed by a training needs analysis with Scottish youth work organisations, the course also draws on expert advice from equality organisations covering the six strands. For more information on this training please contact our training service on training@lgbtyouth.org.uk Supported with funding from the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Monday 27th October, Edinburgh – venue TBC
Thursday 6th November, Glasgow - venue TBC
Thursday 13th November, Dumfries - venue TBC
Wednesday 19th November , Dunblane - venue TBC
Saturday 29th November, Glasgow - venue TBC
Wednesday 10th December, Dundee - venue TBC
Tuesday 16th December, Aberdeen - venue TBC
Wednesday 14th January, Galasheils -venue TBC
Wednesday 28th January, Inverness -venue TBC
Saturday 7th February, Edinburgh - venue TBC
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From EQUALITY FORWARD:
LGBT Equality: Support For Staff And Students In Scotland’s Colleges And Universities:
9am – 1pm, 9 October, Dudhope Castle, University of Abertay, Dundee. There is no fee to attend this event. Aims: To explore how LGBT equality can be embedded in colleges and universities, considering what the issues might be when supporting staff and students; and to learn and take forward lessons from others’ experience in this area of equality. There will be three workshop sessions which will be re-run to allow participants an opportunity to attend more than one session:
How to develop and implement a student support structure: Facilitated by Jill Little, Training Officer from LGBT Youth Scotland. A workshop that will explore a variety of resources and tools to embed LGBT equality and support into student structures.
Internal staff networks: How can you get them to work for you?: Presented by Tricia Cochrane, Equal Opportunities and Diversity Advisor from Lothian and Borders Police, Stonewall’s top Scottish employer for lesbian, gay and bisexual people in its 2008 Workplace Equality Index.
LGBT student learning experiences and inclusive curriculum design: Vicky Gunn, Senior Lecturer at University of Glasgow will facilitate a workshop to explore common themes in the research literature about LGBT students learning experiences in Higher Education and what these themes suggest about inclusive curriculum design in the University sector.
If you would like to find out more or to sign up to the event, please go to http://www.sfeu.ac.uk/events/show/2746
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From WOMENSGRID:
Northeast Rape Crisis Unit In Scotland Swamped With Cries For Help Seeks Financial Support:
A lifeline counselling service that supports rape and sexual abuse victims could branch out into more north-east communities after being swamped with pleas for help.
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/821633?UserKey=
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From EQUALITY NETWORK:
The Big LGBT Conversation: Bisexual Rights:
Over the next few months the Equality Network plans a series of events called The Big LGBT Conversation. The first will take place on the evening of Friday 26th September at the Glasgow LGBT Centre, and is open to anyone with an interest in making Scotland really equal and welcoming for bisexual people. It’s a free event, no need to register, just come by for 7pm. As part of the Bisexual Rights conversation we are conducting a survey. We would welcome responses from all our network and beyond: please forward this e-mail to anyone you think may be interested. Bisexual Rights - what do we want?:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=4iioLWdmjSaVDFKAWtGB_2fw_3d_3d Deadline for survey responses: 3rd October. For further information about this event or about future events in the Big LGBT Conversation, contact Scott Cuthbertson (scott@equality-network.org, 7020 933 952).
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From ENGENDER:
Poverty Picnic:
Engender are holding a Poverty Picnic to launch our ‘Everywoman’ campaign in the Meadows (Edinburgh) on Friday 19th September 12.30-2.30. Tickets cost £12 and can be obtained from the Engender office on 0131 558 9596 or email info@engender.org.uk ‘Everywoman’ highlights the gender issues which leave women more vulnerable to transient and persistent poverty in their lifetime. The picnic will be a fun event with a serious message as we will picnic in a marquee and hope to demonstrate the effects of poverty to our guests. The Everywoman material has been produced in partnership with the Building Bridges programme. Please contact Engender if you would like a copy.
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From SAMH:
SAMH Responds To Changing Scotland Consultation (10/09/08):
To read SAMH’s response to the ‘Changing Scotland’s relationship with alcohol: a discussion paper on our strategic approach’ consultation go to http://www.samh.org.uk/frontend/index.cfm?page=30&newsid=127
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From SCVO:
Information Day: Developing & Promoting Equalities In The Voluntary Sector: Become An Exemplar In Equalities Practice:
18th September, Engender, 1a Haddington Place, Edinburgh, 12 - 2pm. Direct intervention and support at both a personal level and at organisational level can help to support those organisations seeking to “mainstream” equalities. SCVO (in partnership with Engender and PATH Scotland) have secured funding from the European Structural Funds and the Equalities and Human Rights Commission for an innovative pilot project targeting the personal skills development of BME women, Disabled women and women returners in the workplace, in tandem with the strategic implementation of equalities mainstreaming within third sector organisations. The programme of support will help individuals and organisations plan and implement successful Equality strategies by: Providing a forum to discuss and debate contemporary Equality issues; Sharing and providing recognition for the best practices actively promoting Equality principles, practices, supporting legislation and creating a culture of inclusion; Developing the knowledge and skill base of individual participants and those organisations seeking to mainstream equalities within their organisation while offering mentoring and peer support; Increase knowledge and understanding of leadership and the skills required to lead/manage in the workplace. The project commences in October 2008. If you would like to discuss involvement in the project either as participant, at organisational level or as a mentor please call Linda or Dee on 0141 225 8000 or email: equalities@scvo.org.uk Alternatively come along to our information session on Thursday 18th September where you can meet and talk to the team supporting the programme delivery. Please email equalities@scvo.org.uk or call if you would like to attend.
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From ENGENDER:
2008 Engender AGM:
Saturday 4th October, at The Scottish Book Trust, Trunk’s Close, 55 High Street, Edinburgh. A buffet lunch will be available from 1pm and at 2pm Professor Ruth Lister will speak on Gender and Poverty. There will also be an opportunity to contribute to Engender’s poverty policy position before the AGM starts at 3.30pm. Please call or email the office to let us know if you are attending for Ruth’s talk only or for the full event.
http://www.engender.org.uk/news/120/2008_Engender_AGM_-_Details.html
Engender’s Everywoman Campaign:
Government statistics tell us how many children and pensioners are living in poverty and unwittingly reveal why the numbers are proving so hard to bring down – the failure to acknowledge the gendered nature of poverty. Engender’s ‘Everywoman’ poster and postcards highlight the gender issues which leave women more vulnerable to transient and persistent poverty in their lifetime and we believe that these are the issues that need to be tackled if we are to significantly reduce the number of children and pensioners living in poverty. See the series of postcards and the poster here: www.engender.org.uk/news/119/Engender%27s_Everywoman_campaign.html
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From SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT:
You Can Now Contact The Scottish Parliament By Text Message:
As texting is a quick and convenient method of communication, we hope that our text service will encourage people to find out more about the Scottish Parliament and its work. You can use the service to: get the names of your MSPs - just by sending in your postcode; ask questions about the Scottish Parliament and its work; request free leaflets (if you text PACK and your name and address we’ll send you a selection of Public Information Service publications). The number for the text service is 07786 209888. (Standard network rates apply.) Further information can be accessed on the text service page of the Scottish Parliament website. In addition, a promotional poster www.scottish.parliament.uk/vli/publicInfo/documents/Poster0908.pdf 778KB pdf) on the service can be downloaded from this section of the site. All feedback about the service is welcome, so please get in touch if you have any thoughts or comments.
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From SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT:
Support For Adult Literacy (10/09/08):
New scheme to help adults with literacy difficulties create their own books.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/09/10094256
Equal Opportunities Committee: 11th Meeting, 2008 (Session 3) Tuesday 9 September 2008:
Agenda items included:
Age: The Committee took evidence on age, in a round-table discussion;
Offences (Aggravation by Prejudice) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee agreed its approach to the scrutiny of the Bill at Stage 1;
Work programme: The Committee discussed its work programme and agreed to invite written evidence from various organisations on whether the Sexual Offiences (Scotland) Bill provides adequate protections from abuse to prostitues and trafficked women.
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/s3/committees/equal/index.htm
Offences (Aggravation by Prejudice) (Scotland) Bill:
The Equal Opportunities Committee has been designated as the secondary committee at Stage 1 of the Offences (Aggravation by Prejudice) (Scotland) Bill. Further information on the Committee’s scrutiny of the Bill can be found on the Offences (Aggravation by Prejudice) (Scotland) Bill Committee page: http://digbig.com/4xmep
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Review of Sportscotland: Consultation Responses (11/09/08):
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/09/11094605/0
Report On Scotland’s Adult Literacy And Numeracy Strategy 2007/2008 (10/09/08):
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/09/03100049
Analysis Report: Consultation On The Education (Additional Support For Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 - Amendment Bill 2008 (10/09/08):
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/09/10125334
Children’s Participation In Culture And Sport (09/09/08)p
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/08/12161748
Research Findings: www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/08/12161714
cp(s)a section 306: Costs and Equalities and the Scottish Criminal Justice System 2005/06 (09/09/08):
Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 requires the Scottish Ministers, among other things, to publish information enabling people engaged in the administration of criminal justice to become aware of the financial implications of their decisions and to avoid discrimination against any persons on the ground of race or sex or other improper grounds.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/09/05103117
Making An Impact: Exploring How To Measure The Mental Health Impacts Of Working In A Social Firm (05/09/08):
This study aimed to begin to support the development of an evidence base for mental health improvement through employment in Social Firms, by identifying potential indicators and ways of measuring mental health impacts
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/09/04114432
Commonwealth Games Consultation Responses (04/09/08):
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/09/04104236/0
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Consultation on Alcohol Misuse: Deadline 9th September:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/06/16084348
Homeless Persons (Provision of Non-permanent accommodation) (Scotland) Regulations: Deadline 19th September
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/06/20080300
Wheelchair and Seating Services Action Plan: Deadline: 31st October
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/08/04102245
Strengthening For The Future – A Consultation On The Reform Of The Children’s Hearings System: Deadline: 24th October
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/08/01110537
Gypsy/Travellers - Review Of Progress: http://tinyurl.com/4pva7
Removing Barriers & Creating Opportunities: Parliamentary Inquiry Into Disability: http://digbig.com/4wqce
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UK NEWS
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From WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE:
Harman Strengthens Women’s National Commission (11/09/08):
The views of women and women’s organisations were given a significant boost today as Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, announced ten new Commissioners who will join the board of the Women’s National Commission (WNC).
http://www.wrc.org.uk/news/wnc_news_release_sep_08.aspx
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From WOMEN’S AID:
Women’s Aid Launches Teenage Domestic Violence Campaign With Bliss Magazine (10/09/08):
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From GOVERNMENT EQUALITIES OFFICE:
Government’s Plans To Deliver The Equality PSA:
The Government Equalities Office has today published its plans to deliver on some of Government’s key commitments on equality. Priority 1: Narrowing the gender pay gap; Priority 2: Increasing disabled people’s choice and control; Priority 3: Addressing inequalities in civic participation; Priority 4: Tackling discrimination in employment; Priority 5: Understanding and addressing unfair treatment. To view this document go to:
www.equalities.gov.uk/publications/7877-TSO-PSA%20Delivery%20Plan.pdf
Harman: Professor John Hills To Chair National Equality Panel:
Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, today announced the setting up of the new National Equality Panel.
http://www.equalities.gov.uk/news/prpage17.htm
Harriet Harman Strengthens Women’s National Commission:
On 8 September 2008 Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, announced ten new Commissioners who will join the board of the Women’s National Commission (WNC).
http://www.equalities.gov.uk/news/prpage16.htm
Harman: Sex Trafficking Changing Attitudes To Prostitution:
Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, today visited the POPPY Project and met with women who have been trafficked into sexual exploitation. POPPY provides accommodation and support to trafficked women. The visit coincides with new survey findings which show that more than half of men and women (58%) support making it illegal to pay for sex if it will help reduce women and children trafficked into the UK for sexual exploitation.
http://www.equalities.gov.uk/news/prpage15.htm
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From VOLRESOURCE NEWSLETTER:
Assistive Technology Videos:
A selection of videos illustrating how to use accessibility tools including screen readers and magnifiers has been brought together by dotjay’s lab at http://lab.dotjay.co.uk/notes/assistive-technology/videos/ These give some real users’ perspectives and so a much better insight into the issues than most
Housing Rights For New Migrants:
The Chartered Institute of Housing and the Housing Associations’ Charitable Trust have launched a web site aimed at answering housing rights queries for new migrants. There are separate sections for frontline housing advisers and new arrivals themselves. http://www.housing-rights.info
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From BARNARDO’S:
Barnardo’s Reveals New Ways To Help Poor Children (09/09/08):
A report by children’s charity Barnardo’s and business advisory firm Deloitte sets out three affordable and realistic options through which Government expenditure can be reprioritised to halve child poverty by 2010.
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From PARALYMPICS GB:
Beijing Games 2008:
http://www.paralympics.org.uk/
BBC Paralympics Site:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/features/paralympics_preview.shtml
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/low/other_sports/disability_sport/default.stm
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From ABORTION RIGHTS:
News Release: TUC Calls On Mps To Vote For A Woman’s Right To Choose (08/09/08):
Today, in an overwhelming vote, TUC Congress called for an end to anti-abortion attacks on women’s fundamental rights and for improved access to abortion services including rights for women in Northern Ireland.
http://www.abortionrights.org.uk/content/view/286/1/
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From PINK NEWS:
Celebs Back Stonewall’s Campaign Against Homophobic Bullying (11/09/08):
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-8968.html
Government’s New Equality Panel To “Focus On The Gaps In Society” (10/09/08):
A new National Equality Panel will be established to “map out” changes in life chances for people over the last decade in an attempt to tackle inequality in Britain.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-8967.html
Unions Call For Removal Of Evangelical Christian From Equality Commission (08/09/08):
The Trades Union Congress has called for Joel Edwards to be removed as an Equality and Human Rights Commissioner.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-8933.html
Harriet Reveals Government Minister’s Civil Partnership (10/09/08):
The UK’s only out female MP is to enter into a civil partnership, it was revealed yesterday. Angela Eagle, a junior Treasury minister, is to wed her partner, engineer Maria Exall.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-8961.html
Video: Excitement Mounts As Trailer For New Harvey Milk Movie Released (05/09/08):
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-8915.html
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From WOMENSGRID:
Housing Project Launched For Victims Of Forced Marriages (04/09/08):
A new initiative to provide support for victims of domestic violence and forced marriages has been launched in Birmingham.
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From DISABILITY NOW:
Downing Street Website Fails On Access:
Council Faces Legal Challenge On Home Care:
Hammersmith and Fulham council, one of the handful of local authorities that still offers free home care to disabled and older people, faces a judicial review from local disabled residents over its decision to bring in charges for such services.
Disability Arts Receive £600,000 Olympics Boost:
The organisers of London 2012 have announced plans for Unlimited, the largest ever celebration of disability arts, as part of a Cultural Olympiad.
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From JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION:
The Media, Poverty And Public Opinion In The UK:
How the media in the UK represents poverty and its effect on wider public understanding.
http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/socialpolicy/2261.asp
Duty And Obligation’ - The Invisible Glue In Services And Support:
Discussion of challenging issues for the future of care: duty and obligations.
http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/socialcare/2291.asp
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From LGBT HISTORY MONTH:
New Website For Immigrants Goes Live:
The Terrence Higgins Trust, the UK largest HIV and AIDS charity, has launched a new website in an attempt to reach the large migrant part of the LGBT community. In addition to sexual health advice, the site features advice on the gay scene in the UK, how to get visas, work, accommodation and other tips for a successful time in the UK. The site also offers downloadable leaflet in 6 European languages: English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Polish. The website can be view at www.gaybritain.chapsonline.org.uk More info also at http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-8930.html
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From HOME OFFICE:
Jobs Shortage List Published By The Migration Advisory Committee (09/08/09):
A new list of UK occupations facing a shortage of skilled workers was published today, and will now be considered by the government.
http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/mac-shortage-occupation
Strict List Of Jobs To Be Filled By Migrant Workers (09/08/09):
The list of ’shortage jobs’ would ensure future migration meets the needs of British businesses.
http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/strict-list-of-jobs
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From CARERS UK:
Poverty Is Closer Than You Think (11/09/08):
- new campaign called ‘Get Fair’ highlighting how many people in the UK such as disabled people and the elderly are living in poverty.
http://www.carersuk.org/Newsandcampaigns/News/1221064298
Carers Rights Day 2008: 5th December:
http://www.carersrightsday.org/
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From INDEPENDENT POLICE COMPLAINTS COMMISSION:
IPCC Publishes Major Study On Use Of Section 136 (10/09/08):
Twice as many people are detained in unsuitable police custody for assessment under the Mental Health Act as those taken by the police to hospital for this purpose, according to research published by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) today …
http://www.ipcc.gov.uk/news/pr100908_136sectionreport.htm
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From EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY FORUM:
Race On The Agenda (ROTA) Equality Bill Briefings (04/09/08)
ROTA has produced two policy briefings outlining the implications of the Bill on equality and for BAME organisations.
HEAR/LVSC ROTA Policy Briefing (August 2008): The Single Equality Bill and equality organisations in the Third Sector
ROTA Policy Briefing Issue 22 (August 2008): Single Equality Bill - What it means for the BAME Third Sector
Access both from http://www.rota.org.uk/pages/PolicyBriefings.aspx
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From INSTITUTE OF RACE RELATIONS:
Two Thirds Of Newspaper Stories Say British Muslims Are ‘A Threat’ Or ‘Problem’ (09/09/08):
A new report has found that, since 2000, two thirds of newspaper articles about Muslims in Britain portray British Muslims as either ‘a threat’ or ‘problem’ and increasingly utilise negative and stereotypical imagery.
http://www.irr.org.uk/2008/september/bw000009.html
Pressure To Deport Foreign National Prisoners (04/09/08):
As the drive to deport foreign criminals goes on, Frances Webber, a leading human rights lawyer, reports on new legislation affecting foreign national prisoners and their families.
http://www.irr.org.uk/2008/september/ha000007.html
Man Dies Following Raid By Police And Immigration (09/09/08):
An investigation is underway as to how a man died following a raid by police and immigration officers at his home in Woodford Green, Essex.
http://www.irr.org.uk/2008/september/ha000008.html
Two Asylum Seekers Take Their Own Lives (04/09/08):
In August, two asylum seekers apparently took their own lives: one was found hanged in a Manchester park and another shot himself two days after being deported to Kurdistan.
http://www.irr.org.uk/2008/september/ha000006.html
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From RNID:
RNID Urges The Tourism And Attraction Industry To Be More Deaf Aware (10/09/08):
RNID Products, the charity’s not-for-profit retail arm, is advising the industry on what help and equipment it needs to comply with current disability law and to ensure that deaf and hard of hearing people can enjoy the many tourist attractions on offer.
www.rnid.org.uk/mediacentre/press/2008/rnid_products_heritage.htm
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From MIND:
Mind Comments On Healthcare Commission Community Mental Health Survey (10/09/08):
Mind Comments On Research Into Rates Of Escape From Secure Hospitals (09/09/08):
Mind Calls For An End To Using Police Cells As A Place Of Safety (09/09/08):
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From HEALTHCARE COMMISSION:
Survey Shows Steady Improvements In Community Mental Health Services (11/08/09):
But watchdog says there remains a need to improve access to some services and to involve people in decisions more
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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From WOMENSGRID:
MEPs Agree EU Countries Must Monitor Sexism In Advertising (03/09/08):
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From PINK NEWS:
Posters Call For Execution Of Gays As Tensions Mount Over Sarajevo Queer Festival (05/09/08):
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-8919.html
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From DECADE OF ROMA INCLUSION:
On The “Europeanization” Of Roma Policy (09/09/08):
Valeriu Nicolae, Executive Director of the European Roma Grassroots Organisation, responds to an Oxford Analytica analysis about the European Commission’s recent review of EU instruments and policies for Roma inclusion.
http://www.romadecade.org/index.php?content=310
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From EUROPEAN ROMA RIGHTS CENTRE:
European Commission Standpoint Fails To Address Discriminatory Nature Of Fingerprinting In Italy (Budapest, 09/09/08):
Yesterday, two leading human rights groups asked the European Commission (EC) to clarify its position on the mass fingerprinting of Roma in Italy.
http://www.errc.org/cikk.php?cikk=2980
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From EUROPEAN COUNCIL ON REFUGEES AND ASYLUM:
The European Asylum System: “Common Shouldn’t Mean Mediocre” (08/09/08):
At the ministerial conference on “Building a Europe of Asylum” hosted by the French presidency in Paris Bjarte Vandvik, ECRE Secretary General gave a presentation of ECRE’s views on the Common European Asylum System.
http://www.ecre.org/resources/press_releases/1213
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