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Gender Recognition Act consultation
17th December 2019 by Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP
In a statement to the Scottish Parliament in June, I announced that the Scottish Government would consult on a draft Bill to reform the process by which trans people obtain legal recognition of their lived gender through a Gender Recognition Certificate – a right they have had for 15 years. We first consulted on these...
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Challenging racism in Scotland – Guest blog from Danny Boyle, BEMIS Scotland
18th October 2019 by admin
“Tackling racism and building connected communities is not a side issue. This is one of the most important things in society. We need the science of data – but we need the science of stories too” BEMIS Scotland held a thematic conference on prejudice motivated by racial and religious hatred earlier this week. Our intention...
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No one in Scotland should have to rely on charitable food donations
16th October 2019 by Aileen Campbell
Today is World Food Day and an important opportunity to reflect. No one in Scotland should be left hungry and have to rely on charitable food donations. The theme that the UN have set for this year’s World Food Day is healthy diets for a zero hunger world. This speaks to many aspects of what...
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Small Steps, Big Changes – Guest blog from Sarah Robinson Galloway, YouthLink Scotland
16th October 2019 by fairer-scotland
When I graduated from university our Chancellor told me to ‘go change the world’ which she probably also said to the hundreds of other students graduating that day. I took it as sentimentality at the time but now I have found myself in a job where I am trying to do just that. I am...
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Hate crime has no place in Scotland
15th October 2019 by Aileen Campbell
The impact of hate crime has hugely damaging effects on victims, families and communities. Whether it’s rooted in sexual orientation, racism, islamophobia or any other form, it is unacceptable and should not be tolerated. Quite simply, there is no place for hate crime. Hate Crime Awareness Week is important because intolerance and prejudice can weave...
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The challenge to end poverty
7th October 2019 by Aileen Campbell
Tens of thousands of people in Scotland are at risk of being pushed into poverty if there is a ‘no deal’ Brexit. That is the stark analysis I presented to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Thérèse Coffey this week. I warned her of the danger of pushing a further 130,000 people into...
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Setting out a vision for the future of housing
25th September 2019 by Aileen Campbell
In just four years, Scottish Housing Day has grown to become a key fixture in the housing calendar. It’s an important opportunity to celebrate the positive impact of good quality housing and encourage people to explore and understand the housing options available to them. But what I love most about Scottish Housing Day is simpler:...
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Putting place at the heart of policy
10th September 2019 by Aileen Campbell
Earlier this year The Scottish Government and COSLA agreed to adopt the Place Principle. But what does it mean for you and your community? The places we live, work, grow-up, and have fun in shape who we are – we all know the places and spaces that are important to us. Turning that approach into...
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Changing negative perceptions of rough sleeping and homelessness – guest blog from the Simon Community
20th August 2019 by fairer-scotland
Megan Thomson manages the Simon’s Community’s RSVP Street Team service in Glasgow. Here she talks about changing negative perceptions of rough sleeping and homelessness, and how the Simon Community is making a difference to people’s lives. Simon Community Scotland Street Team are out on the streets of Glasgow 365 days of the year, working with...
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Two child benefit limit should be scrapped
1st August 2019 by Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP
The two-child benefit limit implemented by the UK Government should be scrapped. The latest statistics released on the number of people affected by the cap on Child Tax Credits and the Child Element of Universal Credit is sad reading. Behind every number is a family denied and a child that has not received support they...
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