As LGBTQIA+ rights continue to come under attack both around the world and at home, we're proud to stand in solidarity today & every day. ✊🏻🏳️‍🌈

We're committed to intersectional feminism, anchoring our work in the experiences of women in all their diversity, & we know that those experiencing multiple discriminations, like LGBTQIA+ disabled people & BME people, are most likely to bear the brunt of regressive policies.

The Scottish Government must step up its game, particularly on intersectional gender equality, and work to support the most marginalised women.

Watch our evidence session here - shorturl.at/7Lbva

We discuss

Women’s homelessness
Impacts on refugee women, disabled women, migrant women and women with NRPF (No Recourse to Public Funds)
Maternity services
Women’s poorer mental health
Men’s violence against women
The huge uptake of further caring responsibilities women took on during

👉 91% of women and girl’s organisations reported increased demand for their services in the last year
👉 52% said funding sources was their top concern
👉 44% predicted they might not meet future demand
👉 26% have reduced their services, due to pressures around costs and demand

❗The evidence is clear that child poverty is women’s poverty.

Last month, we co-submitted a response with @engenderscot.bsky.social and @scotwomensaid.bsky.social to the Scottish Government’s Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2026-2031.

📖 Read it here: buff.ly/32TIVle