Glasgay! http://www.glasgay.co.uk/
Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival 2009: 1st - 22nd October http://www.mhfestival.com/
Black History Month http://www.gara.org.uk/attachments/BlackHistoryMonth2009Web.pdf
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GLASGOW NEWS
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From SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL:
Money Money Money!:
The Scottish Refugee Council has launched a project helping refugees to learn to manage their money. The Financial Literacy Project consists of six free courses, which cover topics from choosing the right bank account for you, to setting up a small business. The classes will also look at budgeting, managing utility bills, borrowing money and getting insurance. Lunch and bus tokens will be provided. Places must be booked in advance - if you’re interested contact Edwin Finlayson on 0141 223 7971 or edwin.finlayson@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk Booking forms can be downloaded at www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/advice/en/Money
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From STRATHCLYDE GAY & LESBIAN SWITCHBOARD:
Lesbian & Gay Switchboard:
Telephone support to the LGBT Community, their families and their friends. All calls welcomed and completely confidential. Issues covered include: relationships, safe sex, HIV prevention, LGBT community, referrals to relevant agencies etc Telephones are staffed by trained LGBT volunteers providing fully confidential listening/support service, respectful of the needs of the caller and their circumstances. Lesbian Line for Women Only: staffed by women only. An answer machine takes calls outwith service times. All messages are answered appropriately. Monthly Icebreakers Support Group Service on the first Sunday of each Month 1pm - 3pm; Homophobic Crimeline operated with Strathclyde & Central Police Forces
Telephone: 0141 847 0447 Main Helpline (4 Lines 7 till 10pm every day)
0141 847 0547 Lesbian Line (Wednesday Only 7 till 10pm)
0141 847 0647 Homophobic Crime (7 till 10pm every day)
Opening Hours: 7 - 10pm every day including holidays. Email: info@sgls.co.uk Web: www.sgls.co.uk Address: PO Box 38 Glasgow G2 2QF
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From GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL:
Report On The Council Grants Integration Project:
Glasgow City Council Finance and Audit Scrutiny Committee Meeting: 30th September 2009
Southside Imams Pledge To Put An End To Domestic Violence (08/10/09):
Imams from across the south west of Glasgow have joined forces with Strathclyde Police, the Muslim Care Council Glasgow and Glasgow Community Planning Partnership to tackle the traditionally taboo subject of domestic abuse in ethnic minority communities.
http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/News/communityplanningdomesticabuse.htm
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From GLASGOW FORUM OF FAITHS:
St Mungo Museum Of Religious Life And Art - Faith To Faith Series: Transgender And Faith:
Sunday 1 November, 2pm to 4pm. The Reverend Maxwell Reay will facilitate a sharing with up to three transgender people, who will talk about their personal and faith experiences. This will be followed by an open discussion.
http://glasgowforumoffaiths.org.uk/2009/10/06/transgender-and-faith/
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From GLASGOW COUNCIL FOR THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR:
Glasgow’s Single Outcome Agreement: Two Information And Learning Sessions From GCVS:
The SOA and Arts and Culture: Thursday, 29th October, 9.30am - 12.30pm, The Albany Learning and Conference Centre
The SOA and Health: Wednesday 4th November, 9.30am - 12.30pm
The Albany Learning and Conference Centre
What will the SOA mean in practice? How will it fit into the bigger picture at local area, city and national levels? How can you prove that what you do in neighbourhoods is what the Scottish Government wants to fund? How do you focus on the people who benefit from your work rather than your service provision? Spaces are limited, so be sure to respond quickly. Further events, featuring different areas of work, will be hosted soon. Look out for further information or check the www.gcvs.org.uk website. For more information and a booking form contact john.robertson@gcvs.org.uk
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From EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION:
Consultation On The Equality Bill And The Scottish Specific Public Sector Duties:
6th November, at Glasgow City Halls, Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NQ
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From GLASGOW WOMEN’S LIBRARY:
Women Writers Unite - Experience Counts:
Wednesday 14th October, 7pm - 9pm, GWL, 81 Parnie St, Glasgow. Back after the summer holiday, Women Writers Unite has a wonderful line up for our next event. Critically acclaimed Canongate author Margaret Elphinstone will be reading along with award-winning poet Vicki Feaver, ably supported by Rosemary McLeish (reading from the new Grey Hen Press anthology) and - joining us all the way from Sweden - Gabriella Joensson. Experience Counts is presented by Glasgow Women’s Library in association with the Edwin Morgan Centre for Creative Writing, University of Glasgow and Canongate Books. FREE and open to all (men welcome!) Booking is Essential: please call 0141 552 8345 or contact the Library to book your place. For more info go to: http://www.womenslibrary.org.uk/2009/10/wwu-experience-counts/
Three Women, A Play By Sylvia Plath:
Wednesday 18 November, 7pm - 9pm, GWL, 81 Parnie St, Glasgow. Focusing on the experiences of pregnancy of three different women, the play deals with the women’s lives and personal circumstances in a non-judgemental and insightful manner. The theme of pregnancy and maternity is dealt with in a way which is highly subjective and personal but also manages to say something of universal significance by dealing with the strong emotional experiences some women go through during their lives but few probably voice in public. Requested minimum donation of £3 per person. We are lucky enough to have the group Three Voices, made up of Susan Hansen, Felicity Thomson and Arlene Wood performing the play. The event is B.Y.O.B. and any funds raised will go towards Glasgow Women’s Library’s move to The Mitchell. Booking is Essential: please call 0141 552 8345 or contact the Library to book your place. For more info go to: http://www.womenslibrary.org.uk/2009/11/three-women/
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From EQUALITY NETWORK:
Training: Including Disabled And Minority Ethnic LGBT People:
Saturday 17th October, 10.30am - 16.30am, Glasgow Opportunities, North Hanover Street, Glasgow. FREE one day training event aimed at helping LGBT groups and organisations to become more inclusive and accessible. There are only have a few spaces remaining. Research conducted and commissioned by the Equality Network shows the real difficulties both disabled LGBT people and minority ethnic LGBT people face when trying to get involved in community groups and organisations. Involving LGBT people in groups and organisations needn’t take huge amounts of change but small changes can make a world of difference. The 2009 sector survey carried out by the Equality Network highlighted the key challenges and needs of the LGBT sector in Scotland. When asked the areas of information or training that organisations would find useful, over 60% identified that getting people involved was a priority area. This day is aimed at any LGBT organisation or group in Scotland, or groups who provide services, information or support to LGBT people. The day will be split into two sessions, one looking specifically at disabled inclusion the other at minority ethnic inclusion. If you are interested in knowing more about the training or would like a registration form contact scott@equality-network.org.
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From SCOTTISH DRUGS FORUM:
Responding To The Needs Of “The Trainspotting Generation” - An Ageing Problem:
A one-day conference Wednesday 18 November, Teacher Building, St Enoch Square, Glasgow. £100 for SDF members, £130 for non-members. The latest drug deaths figures in Scotland have highlighted the scale of deaths among the so-called ‘Trainspotting generation’. The new figures contribute to growing concern about the impact of long-term problematic drug use on older people and the need to consider the wider issues involved in delivering services to this population. The conference will provide an update on the Europe-wide research project Senior Drug Dependents and Care Structures and unveil the findings-to-date of the Scottish arm of this research. Conducted by SDF, the research to be presented is drawn from interviews with older drug users and service providers. These findings, along with the experiences of a cohort of drug users in Muirhouse, Edinburgh who have been tracked through 20 years of drug use, will be placed within UK and European contexts to better frame the nature of these issues. It also offers the opportunity to reflect on the part which services can play in offering genuine and sustainable routes to recovery within the context of the Scottish drugs strategy. This event will be of interest to policy makers, planners, manager and practitioners involved in the fields of drugs and drugs treatment, health, social support and later life issues.
More info: http://www.sdf.org.uk/sdf/3089.html
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From DIVERSITY FILMS:
Sanctuary: Inside Stories:
Sanctuary: Inside Stories is a new awareness raising film to promote understanding and improvement of issues affecting the wellbeing of refugees will be screening at two Scottish festivals this month:
- Thur 15 October, 10.30am - 1.30pm, FREE, at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Argyle Street, Glasgow. As part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts And Film Festival 2009 www.mhfestival.com VOX and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum present ‘Journeys of Experience, Moving People Moving Minds’: An exploration of diversity and mental health focusing around the themes of migration and gender with guided tours of the Glasgow Stories exhibitions exploring experiences of women and migrants. Followed by a screening of Sanctuary-Inside Stories, The event will culminate in poetry, music and song in the main hall. Booking/Information: VOX 0141 572 1663 or email jsteel@mhf.org.uk
- Friday 23rd October, 1.45pm - 2.45pm, FREE to asylum seekers / refugees, £4/£2, at CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Shown as part of the Asylum/Refugee Programme at DOCUMENT 7 International Human Rights Film Festival 2009 www.docfilmfest.org.uk The screening will be followed by a discussion with project partners and participants.
The Sanctuary project is delivered by Positive Mental Attitudes, Mental Health Foundation, Scottish Refugee Council, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Equality and Diversity Team, NHS Health Scotland, Medical Foundation for Victims of Torture and Compass, the specialist NHS mental health team working with asylum seekers and refugees.
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From GOVAN LAW CENTRE:
Religion in Scottish Schools:
28 October, 1pm - 4pm, St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow. £35. Religion in Scottish schools can often be a controversial topic, but denominational schools are increasingly popular with parents and legislation old and new demands respect for religious beliefs in the education system for parents and pupils. Religion in schools can affect the curriculum, sex education, placing requests, school uniform and many other aspects. Is there a place for religion in Scottish schools and, if so, what is it?. More info: email admin@edlaw.org.uk
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From WOMEN’S NATIONAL COMMISSION:
The United Nations Women’s Agenda - International Event:
Thursday 26th November, Glasgow. The programme on the day will cover the Commission on the Status of Women 53rd Session which took place in March this year and preparations for the 54th session in 2010, and a session on the Beijing Platform for Action which is entering its 15th year in 2010. The day will also cover the CEDAW process and the Government’s One Year On report to the CEDAW committee as a follow-up to their report in 2008. If you are interested in attending this event please contact us at: WNCEvents@communities.gsi.gov.uk Also, please visit the WNC website for more details - http://www.thewnc.org.uk/
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From GLASGOW ANTI RACIST ALLIANCE:
Mary Seacole Lecture:
Monday 12th October, 6pm - 8pm, Teacher Building, 14 St Enoch Square, Glasgow G1 4DB. GARA is hosting a lecture on Mary Seacole - voted number 1 Black Briton in 2004. Jane Robinson, author of Mary Seacole’s biography, “Mary Seacole, The Charismatic Black Nurse Who Became a Heroine of the Crimea” will be giving a talk on this outstanding black woman of the 19th century, whose father was Scottish. Refreshments provided. Free event - donations toward the Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal will be accepted as part of a fund-raising effort organised by the Royal College of Nursing (Scotland) Greater Glasgow Branch. To book contact GARA on 0141 418 6530 or email Lyndsay@gara.org.uk www.gara.org.uk www.maryseacole.com
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From MARYHILL INTEGRATION NETWORK:
Maryhill Integration Network And Gilmore Productions @ Black History Month Present A Double Bill….Home, Second Home..? And Extracts From One Up One Down:
Tuesday 27th October, 8pm, CCA, 350 Sauchiehall St, G2 3JD. Tickets: £5. Box Office: 0141 352 4900 Choreography: Natasha Glimore, Production: Remzije Sherifi, Music Co-Ordinator: Noel Bridgeman. Home, Second Home..? is the 5th collaboration between Maryhill Integration Network and Gilmore Productions. Created by an international cast of asylum seekers, refugees, children and local residents in collaboration with professional dancers and musicians, Home, Second Home..? presents a unique perspective on the lives of asylum seekers, refugees and others leaving their homelands in search of a second home - something that not everyone is lucky enough to find. Using song, music, original poetry and dance Home, Second Home..? explores when, and if, your second home can become your first… This double bill also includes extracts from One Up One Down, fresh from its run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Enter the dark world of consumerism as three dynamic and vocal women struggle to create a sense of their own worth and identity from deep within the clutches of consumerism. One Up One Down is a comedic flurry of dance, theatre, song and tightly wrought performance poetry. Through fearless performances of compelling choreography One Up One Down delivers a piercing assessment of the pressures of our high achieving ‘have it all’ culture.
Out Of Africa:
Workshops: 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th October, 5pm - 7pm. Performance: 29th October, Maryhill Integration Network, 35 Avenuepark Street, Glasgow G20 8TS. Free. For more information: 0141 946 9106. Creative writing and performance workshops celebrating the contribution and influence of African culture upon Scottish society. Creative writing tutor Wendy Miller leads four Monday night workshops examining the relationship between Africa and Scotland. Looking at the representation of individuals and role models such as Barack Obama.
Sharing Experiences and Thoughts
1st - 22nd October, 10 - 5pm, Springburn Open Museum, Kay Street, Glasgow G21 1JY. Free. For more information: 0141 276 1690. An exhibition of photography by Karen Gordon and creative writing by members of Writers With Futures on the theme of mental wellbeing and social inclusion. This is part of the Mental Health Art and Film Festival.
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From THE ASSOCIATION OF CHIEF POLICE OFFICERS IN SCOTLAND:
Survey For BME Community Members Over 55:
The Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland is carrying out a brief piece of research into the experiences of BME older people so that we can shape the work that we do to improve your experiences. This survey will take you about 5 minutes to complete and all responses will help us to improve policing. We are hoping that BME community members over 55 could fill in our survey. Could you circulate this as appropriate to help? The survey is also being distributed in hardcopy. If you would like a hardcopy or have any questions about this please contact: Fiach OBroin-Molloy, Equalities Co-ordinator, Interventions Unit, Central Scotland Police 01786456764
Survey: http://tcp3.com/bmesurvey
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From SCOTTISH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE:
Achieving Community Empowerment (ACE):
SCDC has been awarded over £400,000 from the BIG Lottery Fund to deliver the ACE capacity building programme in Scotland. The programme aims to build the capacity of emerging community groups by providing mentoring support, developing learning materials, facilitating the sharing of knowledge, experience and learning between participating projects and communicating key lessons more widely. The programme will run for four and a half years and will directly benefit 50 groups across Scotland. We will work with 10-12 groups per year to support them to assess the motivations and capacities of their own organisation, and those they seek to influence or work with. We will encourage groups to build awareness and support in their community, and to build the evidence to support the case for change. Such change may involve establishing community-run services or facilities; working with public agencies through community planning processes, or advocating through other means. This will be done through a series of structured workshops that focuses on the four key considerations in effective community action: assessment, planning, doing and reviewing. We will also develop a toolkit which draws on a range of good practice materials and ensure shared learning takes place with and between participants so that lessons learned can be shared across the statutory, voluntary and community sectors. We are currently devising the systems and processes to identify eligible groups for the programme and expect to launch further details of the application process in the New Year. In the meantime, if you would like to express your interest and be added to our database to receive further detailed information, please contact Aileen Skillen 0141 248 1924 email aileen@scdc.org.uk
Two Other Capacity Building Programmes:
The BIG Lottery Fund is funding two other capacity building programmes with other partner organisations under the Dynamic Inclusive Communities Fund. We will work closely with them to maximise the impact and learning of all three projects.
Our Community Our Future, delivered by the Scottish Community Foundation, is designed to provide support to a small number of new and emerging groups to develop their capacity to influence change within their community. For more information visit www.scottishcf.org.uk or register your interest with us and we will send you further details when available.
Forward Scotland will provide support to 150 new and existing groups under the ‘Sus It Out +’ programme to help them develop and become more sustainable. For more information visit www.forward-scotland.org.uk
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From LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) YOUTH SCOTLAND:
LGBT Youth Scotland New Training Calendar For 2009:
This years sessions cover a variety of themes and topics on how to better include and support LGBT people. New sessions for this year include an introductory course on LGBT inclusion; a session specific to meeting the health needs of LGBT people and another session specific to understanding legislative requirements to include LGBT people. This year’s training calendar also sees sessions specific to the topic of LGBT Domestic Abuse, aimed at individuals and agencies wanting to learn more about the topic and those wanting to better address the needs of LGBT people who are experiencing domestic abuse. To view the training calendar online and to book your space please visit www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/news/training-calendar.htm
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From BLACK AND ETHNIC MINORITIES INFRASTRUCTURE IN SCOTLAND (BEMIS):
Consultation With BEMIS Members/Supporters On ‘Earning The Right To Stay: A New Points Test For Citizenship’:
…part of the ongoing work of BEMIS involves responding to relevant consultations from a variety of stakeholders including the UK and Scottish Governments. Through this we can make considerable impact towards our strategic aim of influencing governments and other public agencies in promote equality and respect for minority communities. To this end, we are consulting to seek your views as we prepare our BEMIS response to the Home Office UK Border Agency consultation ‘Earning the Right to Stay: A New Points Test for Citizenship
Read on at http://enf.org.uk/blog/?p=990
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From PINK NEWS (Scottish News):
Gay Council Chief Accused Of Abusing Authority Over LGBT Staff Network (06/10/09):
An openly gay council leader in Aberdeen has been accused of abusing his authority to set up an LGBT staff network.
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From THE LIST:
The F Word: 100 Years Of Scottish Feminism (01/10/09):
As women from all over Scotland come together to celebrate the centenary of a landmark Suffragette march, Kirstin Innes looks at over 100 years of Scottish women’s activism and wonders when feminism became a dirty word
(Gude Cause 10th October)
www.list.co.uk/article/21293-the-f-word-100-years-of-scottish-feminism/
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From SAMH:
SAMH Launches Award Winning Film During Mental Health Awareness Week (07/10/09):
An award-winning film to be launched by SAMH at the Edinburgh Filmhouse tomorrow (Wednesday October 7, 2009) is a first for Scotland in focusing on men who have survived childhood sexual abuse. The 40 minute film, Lifting the Lid, features Ronnie, Alec and Andy talking candidly about their experiences. Launched to mark mental health awareness week (October 4 - 11, 2009), Lifting the Lid won best documentary and factual programme in the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival which runs across Scotland during October……..
http://www.samh.org.uk/frontend/index.cfm?page=30&newsid=176
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From SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT:
Equal Opportunities Committee: 14th Meeting, Tuesday 6 October 2009:
Items included: Female offenders in the criminal justice system inquiry (in private): The Committee will consider a draft report; Draft Budget Scrutiny 2010-11
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/s3/committees/equal/index.htm
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From SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT:
Scottish Government Consultation: Amendments To The Mental Health Legislation In The Event Of A Civil Emergency Or Influenza Pandemic (07/10/09):
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/10/07091724
Making Scotland’s Children Safer (06/10/09):
New hub of child protection expertise improving safeguards for children.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/10/06115032
Scotland’s Diaspora And Overseas-Born Population (05/10/09):
This paper drills down to consider specific parts of the diaspora, groups that are not always thought about in isolation but which, as the data shows, could hold an important new perspective on the diaspora.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/09/24095045
Evaluation Of The Scottish Government Children’s Services Women’s Aid Fund: Main Report (02/10/09):
The purpose of this report is to provide an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Scottish Government Children’s Services Women’s Aid Fund in its first year of operation
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/09/29160758
Education and Lifelong Learning Research Findings No.51/2009: Evaluation of the Scottish Government Children’s Services Women’s Aid Fund (02/10/09):
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/09/29160727
Help For Families Facing Debt (02/10/09):
Proposed new legislation to help Scots who are struggling with debt.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/10/02094404
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From EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION:
New Workplace Report Launched (07/10/09):
Commission launches new report on integration in the workplace
www.equalityhumanrights.com/media-centre/new-workplace-report-launched/
MPs Are Mostly White, Male And Rich, Say Primary School Children (06/10/09):
School children in Britain portray MPs as male, white and well-off. When pupils from three primary schools were asked to draw what they thought an MP looked like, the majority thought a typical MP was male, white and well-off.
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From REFUGEE COUNCIL:
Agencies Slam Cuts To Asylum Welfare (05/10/09):
Organisations working with refugees across the UK hit out at government cuts to asylum welfare being introduced today (5 October). The Refugee Council, Refugee Action, Scottish and Welsh Refugee Councils and North of England Refugee Service (NERS), all members of the Asylum Support Partnership, branded the cuts “appalling” and are calling on the government instead to allow asylum seekers to work.
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/news/press/2009/october/20091005.htm
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From FAWCETT:
Report Back On Labour Conference (02/10/09):
Looking back on Labour Party conference, Fawcett was pleased to see women’s rights and other equality issues on the agenda.
http://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk//index.asp?PageID=998
Fawcett Fringe Event At The Labour Party Conference (01/10/09):
A thought-provoking discussion took place on the Equality Bill at the Fawcett/UNISON Fringe event at the Labour Party Conference.
http://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk//index.asp?PageID=997
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From HOME OFFICE:
Counter-Terrorism Competition (06/10/09):
We’ve launched a competition to encourage student architects and designers to find new solutions to deal with the threat of vehicle-borne terrorist attacks.
www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/counter-terrorism-competition
New Adverts Highlight The Cost Of Carrying A Knife (02/10/09):
New advertising which highlights the cost of carrying a knife and a taskforce of young anti-knife crime campaigners were launched today.
http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/adverts-highlight-knife
Criminal Records Bureau Reduces Fees (01/10/09):
The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) has reduced the fee for Standard Disclosures.
http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/criminal-records-fees
Notification Requirements And Foreign Travel Regulations For Convicted Terrorists Come Into Force (01/10/09):
http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/press-releases/notification-requirements
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From REFUGEE ACTION:
Celebrities Condemn Asylum Support Cuts (05/10/09):
Prime Minister’s child support commitment “rings hollow”. Actors, writers and journalists have expressed their anger at plans to cut the support of vulnerable asylum seekers and their children.
http://www.refugee-action.org.uk/news/2009/asylumsupportcuts.aspx
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From ACAS:
Acas Urges UK Businesses To Anticipate And Manage Mental Health In The Downturn (08/10/09):
Acas, the employment relations service, is encouraging UK businesses and managers to prepare for the longer term effects of the recession and implement policies and procedures to help cope with mental health issues in the workplace.
http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=2702
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From DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES:
Ed Balls Announces A Review Into Current Provisions Against Promoting Racism In Schools (01/10/09):
Ed Balls yesterday announced a full and detailed review of the provisions which prevent the promotion of racism in schools.
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From THE GUARDIAN:
David Cameron Forced To Clarify Retirement Age Proposals (06/10/09):
Tory leader says he would ensure women’s retirement age did not rise too quickly under his party’s proposals to accelerate reform of state pensions
www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2009/oct/06/retirement-age-david-cameron
Trevor Phillips Commends Change In Tory Stance On Equality (07/10/09):
Head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission says issue is no longer the property of parties on the left
What Would The Conservatives Do For Equality? (07/10/09):
The Tories want to ‘make Britain the most family-friendly country in the world’, but will their commitment to marriage hamper their attempts to reform maternity leave and childcare?
Gay Muslims Need Support (05/10/09):
Discrimination based on sexuality is as wrong as that based on religion. The Muslim Council of Great Britain can take a lead
www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/belief/2009/oct/05/gay-muslims-support
Equalities Bill Is In Jeopardy, Union Warns (30/09/09):
…. A general election next spring might jeopardise the government’s equalities bill, activists warned today. They fear it might not be fully enacted before the election, leaving discrimination laws in a worse state than they are now.
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From SCOPE:
Scope Responds To David Cameron’s Statement About Incapacity Benefit (05/10/09):
http://www.scope.org.uk/cgi-bin/np/viewnews.cgi?id=1254736285
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From DISABILITY NOW:
Conference: Harper Denies Tory Benefit Scare Tactic (06/10/09):
Disabled people who are genuinely unable to work have nothing to fear from the Conservatives Party’s welfare reform proposals, a shadow minister has reiterated to Disability Now
Conference: Hague Slams Brown’s DDA Boast (07/10/09):
William Hague has launched a stinging attack on the Prime Minister for citing the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) as one of the Labour government’s major achievements since 1997
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From RETHINK:
Young Adults Suffering ‘Anxiety Overload’, Says Rethink (05/10/09):
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From SHAPE:
Animate’ Project - A Disability, Art & History Project:
‘Animate’ is all about inspiring disabled people to engage with culture. On one level it’s about making art for its own sake - for enjoyment and self expression; but it’s also about celebrating the history of the Disability Arts Movement.
http://www.shapearts.org.uk/news/newsdetail/index.asp?view=252
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From JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION:
Women Working Towards Excellence: Ourlives:
Using digital media to explore the views and experiences of Muslim women in Bradford.
http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/women-towards-excellence
Evidence From Research And Development Work In Bradford:
Lessons for policy-makers from eight research and community development projects in Bradford
http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/research-development-bradford
Identifying A Fairer System For Funding Adult Social Care:
http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/fairer-funding-adult-care
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From MIND:
Thousands Sign Disability Living Allowance Petition (07/10/09):
Where To With Wellbeing?:
26 - 27 November, Brighton. This conference will look at the link between mental and physical health from many different perspectives to ensure that wellbeing does not develop a ‘one size fits all’ solution. Have your say on whether we are concentrating on wellbeing to the detriment of more traditional mental health services. For further information and to book your place visit www.mind.org.uk/conferences or contact Alex Kaley on 020 8215 2204 or email a.kaley@mind.org.uk
A Sense Of Purpose:
25 - 26 November, Brighton. This conference has been put together by service users for service users (please note that you will need to have direct experience of mental distress in order to attend this event) An opportunity to join in and contribute to the wellbeing debate. Further information and to book your place visit www.mind.org.uk/conferences or contact Alex Kaley on 020 8215 2204 or email a.kaley@mind.org.uk
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From PINK NEWS:
Stonewall Chief Ben Summerskill Says Tories Are Monitoring Polish Allies’ Homophobia (07/10/09):
Cameron: ‘Polish Allies Are Not Homophobic’ (07/10/09):
www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/10/07/cameron-polish-allies-are-not-homophobic/
Video: Stonewall Chief Pulls Out Of Gay Conservative Event In Protest At David Cameron’s ‘Homophobic’ Partners (06/10/09):
Video: Stephen Fry Says David Cameron Has Aligned Himself With Homophobes (06/10/09):
Stars Complain Over Tories’ ‘Anti-Gay’ Allies In Europe (06/10/09):
A letter signed by celebrities such as Ewan MacGregor, Stephen Fry and Jo Brand has asked Tory leader David Cameron to oppose the views of his party’s new European allies.
Lesbians Still Being Denied Fertility Treatment (05/10/09):
A Freedom of Information Act request has found that lesbian women are still being denied fertility treatment. According to a survey, primary care trusts appear to be turning down lesbian couples for treatment on the grounds that funding is only available for those with fertility problems.
Tory Leader David Cameron Challenged To Commit To Gay Rights (05/10/09):
As the Conservative Party Conference gets underway in Manchester, party leader David Cameron has been called on to prove his commitment to gay rights.
Tatchell ‘Ignored’ Over Equality Bill Concerns (02/10/09):
Peter Tatchell has complained that the Equality Bill is discriminatory and that the government has failed to respond to his concerns about harassment protection for gays.
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From EUROPEAN ROMA AND TRAVELLERS FORUM:
Online Referendum: European Roma Rights Charter:
http://www.ertf.org/referendum/
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From EUROPEAN WOMEN’S LOBBY:
Women, The Financial And Economic Crisis - The Urgency Of A Gender Perspective (September 2009):
The EWL, the largest coalition of women’s organisations in the European Union (EU), urges policy makers at all levels of decision making to recognise women’s role in shaping the post crisis framework which, one year after the collapse of the financial markets, continues to ignore the gender impact of the crisis on the real lives of women and men.
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