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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls
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The National Advisory Council on Women and Girls advises the First Minister on what’s needed to tackle gender inequality in Scotland.
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Ahead of #WhiteRibbonDay tomorrow, we're raising awareness of the international campaign to end male violence against women.

Read our guest blog by White Ribbon Scotland about unpacking the manosphere: https://loom.ly/oT0E1L8

#EndViolenceAgainstWomen #NoExcuse #WhiteRibbonDay #16DaysOfActivism
“Whilst society recognises that these ideologies exist online, there remains a disconnect in understanding how they fuel real-life acts of misogynistic violence.” - White Ribbon Scotland
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Today is #CarersRightsDay. In her blog, Leeanne from the Empowering Women Panel shares her personal experience of being a young carer for her mum and siblings.

Read her story: https://loom.ly/puE0d_I

#CarersRightsDay2025 #CarersRightsDay #CarersUK #NACWG

"Although I did not realise at the time, I was a young carer to them. I just thought it was part of my life, not having a childhood of my own, because I always had to look after my younger siblings and my mother." - Leeanne
November 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Ahead of #WorldChildrensDay, we're highlighting the funding and resource shortages in childcare.

In her lived experience blog, Kemi from the Empowering Women Panel shares insight into the issues: https://loom.ly/GQSTdxY

@unicef.org
"I think there are many organisations that are doing work outside the school environment really trying to help children. And it's so unfortunate that budgets and funds and things have been cut everywhere" - Kemi
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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White Ribbon Scotland (WRS) is the only national charity that seeks to prevent gender-based violence through the empowerment and education of men and boys.

Read the blog and find out about the toxic influence of 'the manosphere': https://loom.ly/oT0E1L8

#ViolenceAgainstWomen #GenderEquality
“Toxic masculinity harms everyone – women, girls and minority genders bear the brunt, but it also fails to serve the interests of men and boys as well.” - White Ribbon Scotland
November 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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On #InternationalStudentDay, we’re sharing the inspiring work of the Linda Norgrove Foundation.

After the Taliban takeover in 2021, they worked to bring 20 Afghan medical students to Scotland to finish their studies.

Read more: https://loom.ly/ztQROA4

#FemaleDoctors #NACWG
"When the students arrived at Edinburgh Airport, LNF trustees and representatives from both the UK and Scottish Government were there to welcome them." - The Linda Norgrove Foundation
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Meet Anna Ritchie Allan, executive director of @closethegap.org.uk and co-chair of the #NACWG

Anna's background is in research, labour rights and violence against women. Learn more about Anna and our other members: www.generationequal.scot/council-members
November 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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#SingleParents are often overlooked and left to deal with navigating family life alone.

@opfs.org.uk offers tailored support and financial assistance to women who are single parents in need. Read more: https://loom.ly/CLKysrQ

#FamilySupport #NACWG
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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On International Day of Care and Support, we’re sharing a blog that highlights the importance of advocating for better support systems for caregivers.

Read Claire's from the Empowering Women Panel's story on our blog: https://loom.ly/WPUKw44

#Carers #CareAndSupport #BlogPost
"I think there should be better support for the people who employ carers and for the carers themselves, like looking at the pay and giving the carers recognition for what they're doing. Because it isn't easy. - Claire"
October 31, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Meet Tressa Burke, CEO of Glasgow Disability Alliance and member of the NACWG.

Learn more about Tressa and our other members on our website: www.generationequal.scot/council-members/

#NACWGmember #GenerationalEqual #GenderEquality
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October 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Ahead of International Day of Care and Support, we're highlighting the importance of the work of carers, both paid and unpaid.

NACWG member Shubhanna Hussain is partnership development officer at the Coalition of Carers, working to ensure the diverse voices of unpaid carers are included.

#Carers
October 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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After the 2021 Taliban takeover, the Linda Norgrove Foundation worked to bring 20 Afghan medical students to Scotland.

Read more about the grant-giving trust's incredible work:
www.generationequal.scot/news/the-campaign-to-bring-female-afghan-medical-students

#RefugeeWeek #FemaleDoctors
"When the students arrived at Edinburgh Airport, LNF trustees and representatives from the UK and Scottish government were there to welcome them - The Linda Norgrove Foundation"
October 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Unpaid carers carry the burden of balancing caring responsibilities, often at the cost of their mental and physical wellbeing.

Our latest lived experience blog shares Babz’s story: https://loom.ly/-h2xAg0

#EmpoweringWomenPanel #Carer #NACWG
“I've been a carer all my life so it’s hard to think what life was like before caring - Babz's story"
October 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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In her lived experience blog from the Empowering Women Panel, Debbie shares her story about how the cost of living crisis has affected her as a disabled woman living in Scotland.

Read Debbie's story a here: https://loom.ly/Gzl2a4Q

#DisabilityAwareness #MentalHealth #BlogPost
"Due to my disability, people consider me a second-class citizen. -Debbie"
October 14, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Meet Sandy Brindley, Chief Executive of Rape Crisis Scotland and member of the NACWG.

Learn more about Sandy and our other members on our website: www.generationequal.scot/council-members/

#NACWGmember #GenerationalEqual #GenderEquality
October 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Last week, the NACWG met for a learning session where we reflected on barriers and enablers to progress of our work.

#NACWG #GenerationEqual #GenderEquality
October 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Yesterday, the NACWG met for an engaging facilitated learning session. Together, we shared insights, celebrated progress and looked ahead to the next steps in our work.
Photo of NACWG members at an event
September 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Today on International Equal Pay Day, we're highlighting a critical but often overlooked barrier to women’s economic equality - the hidden impact of unpaid care work and economic abuse.

Find out more in our blog: https://loom.ly/pylSrl0
"Women are more likely to reduce their paid working hours or leave the workforce altogether to fulfil caregiving responsibilities, leaving them financially vulnerable." - Scottish Women's Aid
September 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Caring for a loved one can change everything, especially when facing stigma and misunderstanding.

Debbie shares her experience of growing up as a young carer for a mother with mental health challenges and navigating the cultural stigma that often surrounds it: www.generationequal.scot/news/debbies
"We may find it physically and emotionally draining as a family, but it can also be worthwhile." - Debbie
September 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Meet Talat Yaqoob FRSE, consultant and researcher on equality and inclusion, founder of Pass the Mic, and co-chair of the NACWG.

Talat is a campaigner with over 16 years’ experience in the third sector.

Find out more: www.generationequal.scot/council-members/

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September 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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In our latest lived experience blog from the Empowering Women Panel, Lisa shares her journey of balancing work and bringing up four children. She speaks openly about the challenges of separation, single parenthood and the impact of domestic abuse.

Read more: https://loom.ly/zzw3jzo
September 4, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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Women and girls make up more than half of the population and we need to make them a priority.

We continue to hear about what @‪scottishgovernment.bsky.social would like to do, but we need to see action towards delivering gender equality across Scotland. #GenderEquality
August 28, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Meet Shubhanna Hussain, partnership development officer at @‪carerscoalition.bsky.social‬ and member of the NACWG.
Shubhanna works with local carer organisations, the wider third sector and policy makers to ensure unpaid carers are included in policy decisions: generationequal.scot/council-members/
August 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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In 2018, Jenni joined Young Women Lead, a programme aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of young women in decision-making spaces.

The programme focuses on breaking down barriers and enabling young women to make a difference.

Find out more in our guest blog: https://loom.ly/9rLaZHE
"As an alumni, I can vouch for the transformative power of Young Women Lead on an individual level too." - Jenni Snell
August 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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This week, the NACWG met with the Empowering Women Panel for a facilitated learning session to discuss our ongoing work.

It’s great to see momentum continue as we remain committed to tackling gender inequality and driving meaningful change for women and girls across Scotland. #GenderEquality
August 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Becoming an unpaid carer isn’t something you plan for, but for Jenny, life changed dramatically when her wife Sarah became unwell.

What started as postnatal depression became a long-term mental health condition that has shaped their lives for the last 30 years.

Read more: https://loom.ly/AXneIuc
August 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM