GLASGOW NEWS
From CONFAB:
Women Writers Unite: She Settles In Scotland:
Thursday 28 May, 7pm to 9pm, GWL, 81 Parnie St, Glasgow. Following the success of Women Writers Unite launch for International Women’s Day the Glasgow Women’s Library are planning an evening of readings about or by women who have settled in Scotland. With readings from Kokumo Rocks (Stolen From Africa, 2007) and Chiew-Siah Tei (Little Hut of Leaping Fishes, 2008) and students from the ground-breaking Glasgow University Creative Writing post graduate course, this evening is destined to be filled with wonderful, inspiring work read with passion. For further info: http://www.womenslibrary.org.uk/news/calendar/
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From POSITIVE ACTION IN HOUSING:
Community Engagement Training - Working With Communities, Including BME Groups:
Wednesday 3rd June, 9.30am - 4.30pm, PAiH, 98 West George Street, Glasgow. This course explores the important area of engagement with BME communities. It considers issues of connecting up, consultation and participation with communities in general, and BME groups in particular. Price: PAiH affiliated organisations: £175, Non-members: £220, Community/voluntary organisations: £195. For full course info and to book contact Zandra@paih.org
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From GLASGOW WOMEN’S LIBRARY:
Public Art Fund Award For ‘Making Space’ (28/04/09):
We’re pleased to announce that the Library has been awarded funding from the Scottish Arts Council for a new public art project, ‘Making Space’. This is the first stage of a project to develop an exciting new public artwork for GWL when we move to the Mitchell Library. The project has its origins in a need to address women’s historical absence from the city’s landscape.The new artwork will help to increase women’s cultural and creative presence in a significant public space, at the entrance of the Library’s new space at the Mitchell Library. Read on at: http://www.womenslibrary.org.uk/2009/04/public-art-fund-award/
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From RICEFIELD ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTRE:
Cracking Twigs: an exhibition of photographs taken in Hong Kong by Tommy Ga-Ken Wan:
2nd-31st May, Monday-Friday 10.30am-5pm, Saturday 12-5pm.
“… to lose oneself in a city… as one loses oneself in a forest… signboard and street names, passers-by, roofs, kiosks, or bars must speak to the wanderer like a cracking twig under his feet in the forest.” - Walter Benjamin. Admission free. For more information, please contact info@ricefield.org.uk. http://ricefield.org.uk/
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From SCOTTISH ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION FORUM:
Care Commission Forum: Dignity In Care - Equality And Rights In Social Care?
28th May, Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow. SAIF will be a running a workshop at this forthcoming Care Commission Forum
SCOTTISH NEWS
From NHS HEALTH SCOTLAND - MENTAL HEALTH & RACE EQUALITY PROGRAMME:
Staying Connected - Mental Health & Race Equality: West Network Event:
Friday 29th May, 10 - 3pm, The Almada Suites, Hamilton West. This event will showcase some work focusing on mental health with Black and minority ethnic (BME) communities in the West of Scotland, as well as other work which is being carried out Scotland wide. Presentations planned include: WRAP training with Black and minority ethnic women - an evaluation; ‘Community conversations’ with asylum seekers and refugees - the Sanctuary Project; ‘Happy to ask, happy to tell’ - a DVD training resource about diversity monitoring; Diversity in the Western Isles - the Shared Roots Project. This event is free and open to everyone with an interest in mental health and/or the wellbeing of Black and minority ethnic communities in the West of Scotland. This might include: Mental health service providers and practitioners, BME organisations, Service users and carers, Health promotion staff. For a Registration Form please contact tim.andrew@health.scot.nhs.uk (0141 354 2900). Deadline for registering for the event is Friday 15th May. For more information contact Arma Sayed or Tim Andrew on 0141 354 2900 or by email arma.sayed@health.scot.nhs.uk or tim.andrew@health.scot.nhs.uk
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From EQUALITY NETWORK:
Hate Crime Bill Passes Stage 2 In Record Time:
Patrick Harvie’s Offences (Aggravation By Prejudice) (Scotland) Bill this week passed Stage 2 in the Scottish Parliament. This bill will allow courts to issue tougher sentences for existing offences where the motivation for the crime was hatred based on disability, sexual orientation or transgender identity. Similar statutory aggravations are already in effect for crimes motivated by religious or racial hatred. The Convenor, Bill Aitken, noted that “As there are - uniquely, in my experience - no stage 2 amendments, the committee is simply required to agree to the sections and the long title.” These were agreed to, and he added: “That concludes stage 2 proceedings. That must be some kind of record.”
Scottish Transgender Alliance Forum:
The next STA Forum will be held in Glasgow, Saturday 4th July. If you are interested in attending please contact James Morton james@equality-network.org www.scottishtrans.org
Cervical Smear Tests:
Under the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, patients registered with a GP as being females between the ages of 25 and 65 should regularly receive a letter inviting them to have a cervical smear test. For lesbian and bisexual women, and for some trans men and intersex people, this experience can raise questions and concerns which GPs often have difficulty responding to. If you are a lesbian or bisexual woman, or you identify as trans or intersex, and have queries or concerns or an experience you would like to share, we would appreciate your filling in this survey on our website: www.equality-network.org/Community/surveys
Church Of Scotland To Vote On Civil Partnership For Ministers:
Members of the Presbytery of Lochcarron and Skye have put forward a motion for the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland to discuss next month: “That this Church shall not accept for training, ordain, admit, readmit, induct or introduce to any ministry of the Church anyone involved in a sexual relationship outside of marriage between a man and a woman.” (Press and Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1191397?UserKey=, Pink News http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-12182.html) Further letters in The Herald http://digbig.com/4yqxa and the Press and Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1192723/?UserKey= on the controversy in the Church of Scotland over the appointment by the congregation and local presbytery of the Rev Scott Rennie to Queen’s Cross Church in Aberdeen, from Rev Iain MacLeod Greenshields, Dunfermline; Rev John Owain Jones, Kilbarchan; Rev Carolyn Smyth, Glasgow, of the United Reformed Church; and Dr Michael Marten, University of Stirling.
Carol Ann Duffy: First Lesbian Poet Laureate?:
Bookmakers have stopped taking bets on Carol Ann Duffy, Glasgow-born lesbian poet, to be appointed as the first woman to be the British poet laureate, after it was reported the Scottish writer will be handed the role. (The Herald) No writing by women appears on the Canongate Wall as yet www.scottish.parliament.uk/vli/holyrood/faq/answers/art007.htm
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From SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL:
Nominations For Refugee Week Scottish Media Awards Now Open:
Scottish media to be recognised for its reporting of asylum issues
http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/press/Awardspress09
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From INCLUSION SCOTLAND:
Urgent Action Needed To Tackle Violence Towards Disabled People, Says Report (The Guardian 29/04/09):
www.guardian.co.uk/society/2009/apr/29/disability-violence-abuse-report
Glastonbury Festival To Host Stage For Disabled People (The Guardian 30/04/09):
www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/apr/27/glastonbury-festival-disabled-people
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From LGBT CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING:
Programme Of Mental Health Events For LGBT People:
Edinburgh’s unique LGBT health and wellbeing centre is running a series of events aimed at promoting the mental health of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LBGT) people. The Mind Matters programme aims to address mental ill-health and to give LGBT people the tools to develop positive mental health, in an environment which helps to address the social exclusion, discrimination and isolation that contributes to these problems.
Talking about Depression Tuesday 7th May, 6.30-8pm
Managing Change Saturday 16th May - 11th July (Trans women 2-4pm; trans men 5-7pm)
Healthy Sleep Tuesday 19th May, 6.30-8pm
LGBT Carers Focus Group Thursday 28th May, 6.30-8.30pm
Talking about Anxiety Tuesday 9th June, 6.30-8pm
Assertiveness Course Sunday 14th June - 9th July, 1-2pm
Talking about Anger Tuesday 23rd June, 6.30-8pm
Full details at
www.lgbthealth.org.uk/content/mind-matters-promoting-mental-wellbeing
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From SCOTTISH GLOBAL:
The Fourth Edinburgh World Justice Festival (EWJF), 18th - 31st May:
This year the theme is ‘Building Justice out of Crisis’. For further details go to www.ewjf.org.uk
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From LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND:
Forth Valley Service Provision Mapping (27/04/09):
Do you provide services in the Forth Valley health board area for lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender young people? Let us know about your services so we can work together - consultation delivered by Caledonia Youth with various partners including LGBT Youth Scotland.
http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/news/forth-valley.htm
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From E-CVS:
Scottish Rural Equality Network:
The SREN will be a multi-dimensional network in which rural equality stakeholders at all levels can interact and share common concerns, issues, interests, ideas etc, to tackle the barriers to equality in rural areas. More than just a database of contacts, it will be a live organism of those who have a keen interest in dismantling barriers to equal opportunity and quality of life in rural Scotland. Registration will be open soon and more information is available from Morag Redwood on 01463 251738 or Matt Tyrer on 01463 251727. Or see the HIEF website http://www.hief.org.uk/
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From CARERS POVERTY PROTEST:
Carers Poverty Protest:
An independent group of online Carers launched their Carers Poverty Protest campaign with simultaneous demonstrations in Edinburgh and London on Budget day, April 22nd. This is the first time that unpaid carers have taken to the streets to protest in significant numbers. Carers travelled from far and wide to get to Edinburgh and London, attracting significant publicity from radio and news media. Around 200 carers marched from VOCAL offices near the Castle down the Royal Mile to lobby MSPs at Holyrood. The marchers were blessed with glorious sunny weather and many MSPs turned out to listen to the “Open Mike” session in the sunshine. A petition with 3,000 signatures was handed in to No 10 Downing St. Pictures and info: www.carerspovertyprotest.info
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From PINK NEWS:
Obituary: Gay Rights Activist Stephen Holdsworth (29/04/09):
Long-time gay rights activist Stephen Holdsworth died last month in Edinburgh, aged 47. Mr Holdsworth had been heavily involved in the lesbian and gay movement throughout his lifetime. He was one of the leading organisers of a Lesbian and Gay Socialist Conference in Edinburgh in 1984 and was also active in supporting the miners’ strike.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-12215.html
Prosecution Closes At Child Sex Abuse Trial Of Former Head Of Gay Charity (28/04/09):
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-12207.html
Scottish Ministers Threaten To Quit Over Ordination Of Gay Man (27/04/09):
One in six Church of Scotland ministers may quit if the Kirk refuses to overturn a decision to ordain an openly gay minister, a poll has suggested.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-12182.html
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From FORTH SECTOR:
Walking Alongside: A Values Based Approach To Supporting People:
26th May, 9.30am-4pm, Re-Union Barge, Edinburgh. Aimed at front line staff and volunteers within the voluntary sector, this one day training course will help you develop and maintain positive relationships with your service users. Increase your confidence when working with users who are socially excluded; Develop more effective work methods; Achieve greater success helping service users to achieve their full potential; Re-energise your relationships and gain greater job satisfaction. Cost: £90 per delegate. For further information or to book contact Stuart Campbell on 0131 225 8508 or sdc@health-in-mind.org.uk
Values Based Supervision:
10th June, 9.30am-4pm, Re-Union Barge, Edinburgh. Aimed at front line staff and volunteers within the voluntary sector, this one day training course will help you increase the effectiveness of supervision for you and your supervisee. Learn to use reflection as a tool for supervision; Use supervision as a supportive space for exploring values; Explore your own support needs in relation to working with socially excluded service users. Cost: £90 per delegate. For further information or to book contact Stuart Campbell on 0131 225 8508 or sdc@health-in-mind.org.uk
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From HOLYROOD COMMUNICATIONS:
Domestic Abuse Crackdown Launched After ‘Appalling’ Figures Released (28/04/09):
The national Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is to launch a six-month crackdown on domestic abuse in Scotland this autumn, after new figures showed 6,900 reported cases of abuse in just six weeks over Christmas.
http://www.holyrood.com/content/view/3875/10051/
New ‘Inclusive Learning Guidance’ For Trainee Teachers (27/04/09):
Trainee teachers in Scotland are to be issued with new guidance and support on how to ensure their teaching is inclusive of a wide range of learning needs, including dyslexia.
http://www.holyrood.com/content/view/3871/10051/
Assisted Suicide Bill Receives MSP Backing (27/04/09):
Margo MacDonald’s proposed bill to legalise physician-assisted suicide in specific cases of severe suffering has received the backing of 18 MSPs, and will be considered by the Scottish Parliament’s Health Committee. MacDonald will now bring forward more detailed proposals. The Government could offer its own bill, but the Independent MSP wants the issue to be decided by individuals, not on party political lines.
The Herald http://digbig.com/4yqxr
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From SAMH:
SAMH Submits Evidence To The Scottish Parliament Justice Committee (28/04/09):
SAMH has submitted evidence to the Scottish Parliament Justice Committee on the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Bill. In our evidence we sought clarification of some points relating to the proposed Community Payback Orders, which can include requiring a person to receive mental health treatment. We welcomed the proposal of a presumption against short-term sentences, and hoped that this will help to bring an end to the disproportionately high numbers of people with mental health problems in prisons. We hoped that this change would be accompanied by appropriate investment in and signposting to community-based mental health services both for current prisoners and those who in future may be diverted from prison. Access the full response at: http://www.samh.org.uk/frontend/index.cfm?page=30&newsid=155
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From SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT:
Government Jobs For Unemployed (29/04/09):
More Scottish Government jobs will be made available to individuals who face increased barriers to employment.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/04/29114514
Framework For Inclusion (27/04/09):
Teacher training initiative to help pupils with additional support needs.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/04/26163423
Helping Young People Succeed (27/04/09):
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/04/27113927
Tackling Re-Offending (27/04/09):
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/04/27100747
Pounds In Pensioners Pockets (26/04/09):
Free benefits checks have secured over £2.5 million for Scottish pensioners.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/04/24144509
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Consultation On The Proposal To Develop A Acknowledgement And Accountability Approach For Adult Survivors Of Childhood Sexual Abuse - Consultation Responses (23/04/09):
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/04/23112803
Valuing Young People: Principles And Connections To Support Young People Achieve Their Potential (27/04/09):
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/04/21153700
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Draft Housing (Scotland) Bill 2009:
The consultation paper outlines the Government’s proposals for a Bill that would safeguard social housing for the future, by reforming the law on Right to Buy, and would improve the value that tenants and taxpayers receive from social housing, by modernising how social housing is regulated. It includes a draft Bill which illustrates how the Government might implement its proposals. In light of responses to the consultation paper, the Government will revise the draft Bill and finalise it for introduction in the Scottish Parliament in 2010. The Government is also considering the possibility of including in the Bill a number of provisions relating to private housing issues. It will consult separately on these during the summer before deciding whether it would be appropriate to add them to the Bill.
Starting: Monday, April 27, 2009 Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2009
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/04/27095102
The Contribution Of The Social Work Profession To Delivering Better Outcomes For Scotland:
This Guidance will highlight the contribution of the social work profession to delivering better outcomes for Scotland and set out those social work functions which only registered social workers should be accountable for.
Starting: Friday, May 01, 2009 Deadline: Friday, July 24, 2009
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Consultations/Current
Better Diabetes Care:
This consultation aims to develop a revised 3 year action plan for diabetes care. The first Diabetes Action Plan, published in June 2006, set out an ambitious agenda for the period up to 2009. Its priorities were developed in response to the progress made on implementation of the Scottish Diabetes Framework (2002). Better Diabetes Care aims to build on the successes of these past strategies, by identifying those areas of diabetes care which have improved and those which need to improve further
Starting: Thursday, April 30, 2009 Deadline: Thursday, July 30, 2009
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Consultations/Current
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EQUALITY BILL: http://www.equalities.gov.uk/news/equality_bill.aspx
Commission Chair Welcomes New Equality Bill (Equality and Human Rights Commission 27/04/09):
Equality Bill News Coverage (compiled by Equality and Human Rights Commission): http://digbig.com/4yqxf
Equality Bill Guidance Consultation (Equality and Human Rights Commission):
… Consultation on the guidance: The Commission is in discussion with the Government Equalities Office about producing both statutory and non statutory guidance, some of which will be published prior to the Act’s implementation, to help everyone understand the new act and how equalities legislation will change. We would like to ensure the guidance is as useful and informative as possible so we are seeking your views on the type of guidance you think would be most helpful and when you would like it to be available. More info and link to the survey at http://enf.org.uk/blog/?p=856 Consultation closes on 7 June.
Equality Bill (Glasgow Anti Racist Alliance):
The government has launched the Equality Bill which is hoped will make Britain stronger, fairer and more equal. Read on at: http://enf.org.uk/blog/?p=853
Analysis: New Bill Aims To Entrench Gay Rights In All Aspects Of Public Life (Pink News 27/04/09):
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-12180.html
Scroll down this newsletter for more coverage from Pink News
Equality Bill launch: Our Reaction (Equalitybill.com 27/04/09):
The Equality Bill entered Parliament today. It was the first step in a long legislative process which will ultimately make Britain fairer and more equal. But the voices of cynicism were out in force - with the Conservative Party calling it “class warfare”, and wealthy business representatives calling it “unnecessary red tape”. Read on at http://equalitybill.com/2009/04/27/equality-bill-launch-our-reaction/
RADAR Warmly Welcomes New Equality Bill (24/04/09):
Equality Bill Ignores Discrimination Faced By Job Seekers With Disabilities, Say Charities (Rethink 24/04/09):
Rights Bolstered By New Bill Says Eagle (Disability Now):
The new equality bill will strengthen rather than remove existing protections for disabled people, the government has said
New Equality Bill Promises Final Piece In The Jigsaw (Stonewall 27/04/09):
http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/3138.asp
UK Equality Bill Published (Scottish Transgender Alliance 27/04/09):
http://www.scottishtrans.org/Article.aspx?id=36
Equality Bill: Pay Audits (24/04/09):
A Fawcett Societ/Unison joint press release on the inclusion of pay audits in the Equality Bill
http://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk//index.asp?PageID=917
YWCA’s Response To Equality Bill (27/04/09):
Focus on ending inequality welcome
http://www.ywca-gb.org.uk/news/YWCA%27s_response_to_Equality_Bill
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From EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION:
Commission Announces New Plan To Address Safety And Security Of Disabled People (29/04/09):
Commission To Undertake Consultation Into Gender Pay Gap (27/04/09):
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From REFUGEE COUNCIL:
Guide For Employers Now Available On Our Website:
Employing Refugees is a short guide, produced in partnership with the Equality and Human Rights Commission, that outlines the main documents refugees and asylum seekers have to demonstrate entitlement to work in the UK. The guide is aimed at employers but will also be useful to advisers working with refugees. Download from http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/practice/employersguides/employing_refugees.htm (or use http://digbig.com/4yqxc)
Refugee Council Response To Children’s Commissioner For England’s Report Into The Detention Of Children (28/04/09):
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/news/press/2009/april/20090428.htm
Conference: Migrants - Contribution, Integration, Destitution?:
21 May, London. Migrants new to the UK are vulnerable. Without access to public funds and without the right help, there is a high likelihood that they will end up destitute. Join us at this practical one-day conference run by Homeless Link and help tackle one of the key feeder routes to someone sleeping rough. Find out more about the event on the Homeless Link website http://www.homeless.org.uk/events
New EU Website On Integration:
Open to all, it enables visitors to share good practices, to discover funding opportunities and to look for project partners, to stay updated on the latest developments at EU, national and local level and to stay in touch with members of the EU integration community.
http://ec.europa.eu/ewsi/en/index.cfm
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From PUBLIC POLICY EXCHANGE:
The 2nd Annual Domestic Violence Symposium:
Tuesday 23rd June, 10:15am - 4PM, London
http://publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/events/9F23-PPE.php
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From DISABLED PERSONS TRANSPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DPTAC):
Annual Report 2007-2008:
http://www.dptac.gov.uk/07report/index.htm
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From BRITISH INSTITUTE OF LEARNING DISABILTIIES:
Making Employment Work:
8 July 2009, Solihull, West Midlands. New ideas, best practice and practical support for people with learning disabilities to get a job. Valuing People Team, British Institute of Learning Disabilities and the British Association for Supported Employment have brought together national speakers to highlight the essential messages from government and employers, together with workshops that explore research and examples of innovative practice.
http://www.bild.org.uk/pdfs/01headlines/MakingEmploymentWorkJuly09.pdf
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From MENCAP:
Our Response To Today’s EHRC Report (29/04/09):
The number of abhorrent acts of violence against people with a learning disability is shocking. This report reveals the true extent of disability hate crime in the UK.
http://www.mencap.org.uk/news.asp?id=9770&pageno=&year=&menuId=91
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From NATIONAL MEN’S HEALTH FORUM:
National Men’s Health Week 2009:
15th June - 21st June with the theme being ‘access to services’.
http://www.mhfs.org.uk/mens_health_week.php
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From WOMEN’S GRID:
Budget Failing Women (24/04/09):
The Women’s Budget Group (WBG) is disappointed that once again the government that introduced the Gender Equality Duty failed to provide any explicit gender analysis of its Budget. This budget was not developed with the impact on women in mind. As women make up half the electorate, disproportionately live in poverty, and provide most of the care of children and the elderly, this must change.
http://womensgrid.freecharity.org.uk/?p=2374
Archbishop Condemns Pregnancy Ads (24/04/09):
The incoming Archbishop of Westminster has called on Catholics to oppose proposals to allow pregnancy advisory services to advertise on TV and radio.
http://womensgrid.freecharity.org.uk/?p=2378
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From RADAR:
RADAR Has Joined Forces With The Department Of Health And 10 Other Specialist Organisations To Transform The Way The Department Of Health Works With Third Sector Organisations (24/04/09):
http://www.radar.org.uk/radarwebsite/tabid/253/default.aspx
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From RETHINK:
Government Must Implement Radical New Proposals For Criminal Justice System, Says Rethink (30/04/09):
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From ABORTION RIGHTS:
Abortion Rights Welcomes Clear, Accurate Information On TV And Radio:
Welcoming the Committee of Advertising Practice announcement for a 12 week public consultation on lifting the restriction on condom advertising before 9pm and allowing abortion services to advertise on radio and television
http://www.abortionrights.org.uk/content/view/307/1/
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From SHEILA MCKECHNIE FOUNDATION (SMK):
SMK Launches 2009 Awards For The Next Generation Of Campaigners:
…The awards are given to individuals who show passion, tenacity and potential to create change for the better, or stop change that will make things worse - locally, nationally or globally. We are searching throughout communities across the UK for people of all ages. You might not see yourself as a ‘campaigner’, and you might not have been doing it for very long, but if you are demonstrating commitment to a cause, SMK wants to hear from you….Categories include Social Inclusion and Rosa Women Creating Change
http://www.sheilamckechnie.org.uk/showSub.php?id=116&page=3
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From PINK NEWS:
Gender Recognition Bill To Provide Protection To Isle Of Man Trans Residents (30/04/09):
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-12245.html
Gay Charities Express Concern Over Faith School Sex Education Proposals (30/04/09):
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-12243.html
BBC And Channel 4 Could Be Allowed To Opt-Out Of New Equality Laws (29/04/09):
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-12227.html
Faith Schools To Be Allowed To Tell Pupils Homosexuality Is Wrong (28/04/09):
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-12195.html
Equality Bill Published Today (27/04/09):
The government’s long-awaited Equality Bill was published today by Minister for Equality Harriet Harman. It contains a raft of measures aimed to tackle social inequality, such as forcing employers to reveal how much staff are paid.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-12162.html
Comment: Can Lord Alli Save The Equality Bill? (24/04/09):
Last week one of only three openly gay peers in the House of Lords launched a bold attempt to prevent history repeating itself. Waheed Alli is collecting and marshalling public opinion in the hope of forcing the House of Lords, known as the place equality legislation goes to die, to pass the government’s upcoming Equality Bill.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-12146.html
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From GOVERNMENT EQUALITIES OFFICE:
Special Fund For Rape Charities Now Open (28/04/09):
On 19 March the Minister for Women & Equality, Harriet Harman, announced a £1.6 million cross-government special fund for Rape Crisis Centres (members of Rape Crisis England & Wales) and The Survivors’ Trust sexual violence charities in England and Wales.
http://www.equalities.gov.uk/news/special_fund_for_rape_crisis_c.aspx
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From YWCA:
YWCA Welcomes Compulsory PSHE (29/04/09):
Compulsory sex and relationships education a positive step
http://www.ywca-gb.org.uk/news/YWCA_welcomes_compulsory_PSHE_
Nothing Fancy, Just Good Financial Information (28/04/09):
YWCA launches credit crunch survival guide
www.ywca-gb.org.uk/news/Nothing_fancy,_just_good_financial_information
YWCA Welcomes Alcohol Arrest Referral Programme (28/04/09):
www.ywca-gb.org.uk/news/YWCA_welcomes_alcohol_arrest_referral_programme
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From INSTITUTE OF RACE RELATIONS:
Waking Nightmares: Arrest And Detention Of Children (30/04/09):
A new report by the Children’s Commissioner reveals the impact of immigration detention on children and calls for its abolition.
http://www.irr.org.uk/2009/april/ha000028.html
Is The Writing On The Wall? (Not If The Police Have Their Way) (30/04/09):
A report on a recent incident in Birmingham where a ‘Free Gaza’ mural was removed by the council at the request of the police.
http://www.irr.org.uk/2009/april/ha000029.html
Excluded Pupils’ Group On Brink Of Collapse (30/04/09):
A vital community group working with excluded BME children faces closure because of funding shortfalls.
http://www.irr.org.uk/2009/april/bw000027.html
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From DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH:
Government Responds To Bradley Report On Mental Health In The Criminal Justice System (30/04/09):
The Government has today published its response to Lord Bradley’s report on people with mental health problems and learning difficulties in the Criminal Justice System.
Autism Consultation Launches (30/04/09):
Minister receives first responses to Autism consultation in person
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From CABINET OFFICE:
New Award To Recognise British Heroes Of The Holocaust (29/04/09):
Britons who saved the lives of Jews and other persecuted groups during the Holocaust are to be honoured for their actions.
www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2009/090429_heroes.aspx
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From DISABILITY NOW:
New Hubs Front Up Digital Future:
A £36 million investment in three new research centres will ensure that disabled people are not left behind by the digital revolution, the government has announced. The research centres are based at Newcastle, Nottingham and Aberdeen universities. Researchers will work with disabled people as well as older people and people in rural areas to research the ways in which digital technology can be harnessed to improve access to transport, healthcare and independent living.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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From OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE:
Campaign To Establish Presidential Torture Commission Launched (28/04/09):
A coalition of 19 human rights, faith-based, and justice organizations launched a campaign to urge President Obama to appoint a commission to investigate torture sanctioned by the Bush administration.
http://www.soros.org/initiatives/washington/news/commission_20090428
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From UNIFEM:
European Parliament Calls For A Year On Zero Tolerance Of Violence Against Women (21/04/09):
http://www.unifem.org/news_events/story_detail.php?StoryID=867
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From EUROPEAN WOMEN’S LOBBY:
Women And The Economic Crisis - An Opportunity To Assert Another Vision Of The World?:
While we are still in the throes of the storm, the current economic situation characterised by the credit crunch and the collapse of the financial markets is undoubtedly impacting in a different way on women and men and studies have yet to evaluate the true impact of the current financial and economic crisis on women. But we can see a gendered pattern in the way the credit crunch is being discussed and exposed. ….
Read on at http://digbig.com/4yqxw
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From PINK NEWS:
Australian Government Rejects Civil Unions (28/04/09):
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-12203.html
First Lesbian Prime Minister Wins Iceland Election Under Left-Wing Coalition (27/04/09):
Johanna Sigurdardottir, the world’s first openly gay leader, has won Iceland’s general election. The Social Democrat leader formed a left-wing coalition with the Left-Green Movement.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-12170.html
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From ECRE (European Council on Refugees and Exiles):
Comments On The European Commission Proposal To Recast The Reception Conditions Directive (29/04/09):
http://www.ecre.org/resources/Policy_papers/1344
Comments On The European Commission Proposal To Recast The Dublin Regulation (29/04/09):
http://www.ecre.org/resources/Policy_papers/1342
Comments On The Proposal For A Regulation Establishing A European Asylum Support Office (29/04/09):
http://www.ecre.org/resources/Policy_papers/1343
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From ILGA EUROPE:
Statement By ILGA-Europe (29/04/09):
On 29 May 2008, Istanbul’s 3rd Civil Court of First Instance ruled to close down Lambdaistanbul LGBTT Solidarity Association on the grounds that its charter and activities are against the “general morals” and the “Turkish family values”
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