EQUALITY UPDATES 12th July 2007 You can use the EQUALITY UPDATES as a space to publicise courses, conferences, training, reports, fundraising etc. and to ask for help, advice and support from others in the voluntary sector in Glasgow - simply email kate.henderson@gcvs.org.uk and/or put the EQUALITY UPDATES on your mailing list (see contact details at the end of this newsletter) For back issues of the Equality Updates go to www.enf.org.uk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ GLASGOW NEWS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOTTISH DEAF ASSOCIATION: New Introduction To BSL Class In Glasgow: Starts Wednesday 5 September (6.00 - 8.15pm). For those who do not wish to enrol for a long course but still would be interested to have an idea of what learning BSL is like, we also have set up 3 BSL Taster sessions, in our office : July 19, 9 August or 10 August, all at 10.00 to 12.15am. For more information and booking forms, please contact us at 0141 248 5554 or georgem@bda.org.uk SDA, Suite 222, The Pentagon, 36 Washington Street, Glasgow G3 8AZ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From POSITIVE ACTION IN HOUSING: Positive Action In Housing Messages Of Support - AGM 2007: PAIH’s 12th AGM 7 September, 11am for 11.30am, Satinwood Suite, Glasgow City Chambers George Square Glasgow G2 1DU. Messages of support can be left at http://paihnews.wordpress.com/ PAIH New Migrants Action Project: The New Migrants Action Project is working with communities and service providers across Scotland to promote equality of rights, opportunities and access to support for new migrant communities. Contact the New Migrants Action team – Michael Collins, Manager and Seonad Forbes, Outreach Worker - to discuss how we can help your project, telephone 0141 353 2220 or email migrantaction@paih.org http://www.paih.org/quickmail-latest_files/New_Migrants_Action_Project.pdf ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From GLASGOW METROPOLITAN COLLEGE: Glasgow Metropolitan College Board Of Management Seeks Nominations: The Board of Management of Glasgow Metropolitan College are currently seeking to broaden the representation of minority ethnic cultures on the Board. The Board would therefore welcome any nominations to the College Board from BME organisations or from individuals of a minority ethnic background. The College is a specialist provider of education and training to the Food, Hospitality, Tourism, Construction, Communication, and Creative industries, and is committed to widening access to learning. Please forward any nominations, together with a brief CV, to: Mr Paul Clark, College Secretary, Glasgow Metropolitan College, 60 North Hanover Street, Glasgow G1 2BP. Further details may be obtained on request. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From GALLERY OF MODERN ART (GoMA): Goma Childrens Workshop With BSL Interpreter: Thursday 19th July 10am - 12noon - a new art workshop for children who use a BSL interpreter and their families. ''Making Sculptures'' - a fun sculpture workshop with a British Sign Language interpreter. For children aged 5 -12 years and their families. FREE, Please Book : Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, G1 3AH, Phone. 0141 287 3059 Text phone: 0141 248 2891 Fax: 0141 204 5316 jenny.bell@csglasgow.org www.glasgowmuseums.com ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From PATANJALI YOG PEETH (UK) TRUST: Scotland''s Largest Ever Yog Health Workshop: Try the power of breathing with Swami Ramdev Ji: In aid of Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust. At his only Scottish date, the world’s leading yog practitioner Dr. Swami Ramdev Ji will lead a six-day workshop at the SECC on 19-24 July. Patrons attend all six days (6am-8.30am). Organisers have announced a limited number of sponsored passes offering 2 for 1 entry! http://www.secctickets.com/Action/WhatsOnSearch?EventId=YOGA Conference On Spirituality, Faith & Health: Wednesday 18th July, 7pm SECC, Lomond Suite, Finnieston Quay, Glasgow, G3 8YW: Sunita Poddar, Head of Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust’s Scottish Campaign; Rev Christopher Levison, Healthcare Chaplaincy Training & Development Officer / Spiritual Care Advisor NHS Education for Scotland (NES); Andrew Lyon, Converger, International Futures Forum; Dr. Pete Seaman, Public Health Research Specialist, Glasgow Centre for Population Health; Prof Raman Gokal, Head of Medical Advisory Board: Patanjali Yog Peeth (UK) Trust; Swami Ramdev Ji, Patanjali Yog Peeth Trust. Contact: Sunita Poddar, 40 Lambhill St, Kinning Park, Glasgow G41 1AU s.poddar@lambhillcourt.ltd.uk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (SQA): Tell Us What Your Think About Scotland’s Qualifications: The SQA is Scotland’s national body for awarding qualifications other than degrees. We are reviewing our Core Skills framework and would like to get your views on how the framework can be made more inclusive for people affected by disabilities. If you would like to take part in a consultation event on 21st August in Glasgow and help to shape these important qualifications please contact us at equality@sqa.org.uk for more information. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ SCOTTISH NEWS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From INSTITUTE OF RACE RELATIONS: Landmark Fight Against Police Racism In Norway (12/07/07): The campaign for a full, independent inquiry into the death in police custody of a 48-year-old Nigerian man last autumn is proving a watershed in the fight against institutionalised racism in Norway. http://www.irr.org.uk/2007/july/ha000024.html ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From COMMISSION FOR EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS (CEHR): Senior Team Appointed To Tackle Equality And Human Rights (10/07/07): The Commission for Equality and Human Rights today announces the first members of its senior management team, with four senior appointments who will report to directly to Chief Executive Nicola Brewer. The National Director Scotland is Ros Micklem, who is currently Principal of Cardonald College in Glasgow. To access the full press release go to http://www.cehr.org.uk/news/docview.rhtm/455129 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From ASIANS IN MEDIA: How Could This Happen In Scotland? (06/07/07): Scottish journalist Arifa Farooq describes the mood and emotions running through the minds of Scots after the weekend''s terrorist attacks, and the worry for many Muslims living there. http://www.asiansinmedia.org/news/article.php/current_affairs/1671 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From INCLUSION SCOTLAND: Violations Of Human Rights In Romania (12/07/07): Inclusion Scotland has recently been sent the below press release regarding the treatment of people with psychiatric conditions in Romania http://www.inclusionscotland.org/news/story.asp?id=1639 Breakthrough Britain (11/07/07): The Report “Breakthrough Britain” was drawn up by the Tories social justice policy group headed by Iain Duncan Smith and was published today. http://www.inclusionscotland.org/news/story.asp?id=1638 Self-Directed Support - New National Guidance (10/07/07): The Scottish Executive has launched new national guidance on self-directed support. http://www.inclusionscotland.org/news/story.asp?id=1636 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND: Soul Scotland Survey (12/07/07): Take part in a survey to explore the spirituality needs of LGBT people in Scotland. http://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/SoulScotlandSurvey.htm ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL: Article 8: The Asylum Legacy Case Review And The Role Of The Lead Professional: Wednesday 18 July 6-8.30pm, STUC, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow. More info at http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE: Minister Visits Edinburgh Mosque (06/07/07): Justice Secretary meets with members of Edinburgh Central Mosque to discuss community relations. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2007/07/06120648 ++++PUBLICATIONS++++ Rights, Relationships And Recovery: The National Review Of Mental Health Nursing In Scotland (11/07/07): http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/07/06133401 +++SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE and SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT CURRENT CONSULTATIONS+++ Delivering For Mental Health: Mental Health And Substance Misuse: Deadline 13th September http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/06/29120532 Gypsy/Travellers - Review Of Progress: http://tinyurl.com/4pva7 Removing Barriers & Creating Opportunities: Parliamentary Inquiry Into Disability: http://tinyurl.com/7ycmz Scottish Commissioner For Human Rights Bill: Received Royal Assent on 8 December 2006: http://tinyurl.com/84czh Equalities In Scotland: A Review Of Progress: 23 February 2007: Participation event in the Chamber of the Scottish Parliament: http://tinyurl.com/yg7b3e ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ UK NEWS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From CATALYST: Reading Between The Lines (15/05/07): Olivia Skinner looks at diversity in children’s fiction: http://tinyurl.com/2f64r4 Small Readers, Big Subjects (06/07/07): http://tinyurl.com/23j6xs Books For Boys (05/07/07): http://tinyurl.com/2ybaoa ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From NATIONAL DISABILITY ARTS FORUM UK: DRCTube: The Disability Rights Commission''s documentary and short films have now been made available on YouTube: http:// www.youtube.com/DisabilityRightsComm To watch any of these films with subtitles, audio description or BSL interpretation visit the DRC website at http://www.drc-gb.org ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From COMMISSION FOR RACIAL EQUALITY: Working Together, Living Apart: New Research On Social Interaction (09/07/07): Britain''s schools and offices have become increasingly multi-ethnic. So why is it that many people still seem to spend their time away these places with others from the same ethnic group? This research considers whether this lack of interaction could reinforce ignorance and misunderstanding, and examines the factors that may lead to positive change. http://www.cre.gov.uk/research/promotinginteraction.html Social Capital And Integration (09/07/07): The concept of social capital - meaning groups and networks, both formal and informal, in which people do things for each other - often features in discussion about the integration of minority groups. The CRE has published new research looking at how social capital works, and the scope it offers for better policy-making locally and nationally. http://www.cre.gov.uk/research/socialcapital.html ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From THE GUARDIAN: Tintin''s Congo Book Moved Out Of Children''s Section In Race Row (12/07/07): http://www.guardian.co.uk/race/story/0,,2124395,00.html Jail For Female Offenders ''Futile'' (11/07/07): More community sentences should be tailor-made for women to keep them out of jail, it has been claimed. http://www.guardian.co.uk/gender/story/0,,2101618,00.html Ethnic Minority Firms Challenge Straw In High Court Over Legal Aid (09/07/07): Shift of work to big firms faces a race assessment Communities'' access to justice said to be affected http://politics.guardian.co.uk/homeaffairs/story/0,,2121707,00.html ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From VOLRESESOURCE: Race Equality Part Of CEHR From Day One: Race equality will now become part of the remit of the Commission for Equality and Human Rights from when it starts operating (1st October) rather than later, as originally planned. See Sandy Adirondack''s legal update, http://www.sandy-a.co.uk/employment.htm#cehr, or the interim CEHR site at http://www.cehr.org.uk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From UK.GAY.COM: Transgender Rock Star Speaks Out (10/07/07): http://uk.gay.com/headlines/11840 "Beaten, Cut, Burned, Raped And Shot"(10/07/07): It seemed there might be a chink of light at the end of the tunnel when three of the world''s top reggae / dancehall singers renounced homophobia and condemned violence against lesbians and gay men. http://uk.gay.com/headlines/11843 Eggs And Bombs At Gay Pride In Hungary (09/07/07): Budapest, Hungary: Several hundred skinheads and right-wing activists threw rotten eggs and smoke bombs at people participating in a gay rights parade in Hungary''s capital Saturday. http://uk.gay.com/headlines/11836 Violence Erupts At Croatia Pride (09/07/07): Saturday''s gay pride event in Croatia was marred by violence, leading to eight arrests in the capital city of Zagreb. http://uk.gay.com/headlines/11837 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From RNIB: Record Response To NICE Consultation (12/07/07): A record-breaking number of responses have been received by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), to their preliminary guidance to limit the use of sight saving drugs for the UK’s leading cause of sight loss, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) http://tinyurl.com/26nb4c Right To Read Campaign: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Up to three million children and adults are being denied the right to read because they have a sight problem, dyslexia or another reading disability. On 21 July 2007, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be the first ever book in the UK to go on sale in braille, audio, large print and standard print simultaneously. http://tinyurl.com/5q4nh ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From MIND: New Research Reveals Alarming Increase In Mental Health Prejudice In England (06/07/07): http://tinyurl.com/ytay89 Mental Health Bill Remains A Missed Opportunity For Humane And Progressive Legislation, Says Alliance (03/07/07): http://tinyurl.com/2fd3eb ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ MENTAL HEALTH BILL Critics Argue The New Mental Health Bill Is Unlawful (Black Britain 11/07/07): Demands for a judicial review of the controversial Mental Health Bill are gathering momentum among practitioners and community leaders as it appears that the Bill is destined for Royal Assent, despite concerns raised by the black communities: http://tinyurl.com/359pb5 BMH: Passage Of Mental Health Bill Condemned By Race Equality Campaigners (Politics.co.uk 11/07/07): http://tinyurl.com/ywja8k ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION: The Impact Of Enforcement On Street Users In England: This study evaluates the impact on street users of the shift towards enforcement measures aimed at those involved in begging, street drinking and other problematic street culture. http://www.jrf.org.uk/knowledge/findings/housing/2074.asp ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOPE: In The Picture: New Inclusive Resource For Children (12/07/07): In the Picture, Scope''s project which aims to increase the number of images of disabled children in early years picture books, is pleased to be able to offer a great new inclusive poster aimed at early years playgroups, nurseries and other facilities. http://www.childreninthepicture.org.uk/poster_1.htm ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From STONEWALL: New Childrens'' Minister Blasts Anti-Gay Bullying In Schools And ''Homophobic Language By Mainstream Radio Djs'' (06/07/07): http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/1814.asp ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From YWCA: Girls Want Licence To Skill (11/07/07): YWCA England & Wales welcomes the government''s new campaign ''Our future: it''s in our hands'' which launched this week, but is concerned that it runs the risk of failing many disadvantaged young women. http://www.ywca-gb.org.uk/newsarticle.asp?ID=218 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER: New Labour ''Failed To Reduce Gender Gap'' (11/07/07): An examination of the position of women during New Labour''s 10 years in Government has found its reforms have failed to reduce inequality between men and women. http://www.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/news/display/?id=120102 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From PINK NEWS: Cameron''s Families Speech Doesn''t Mention Civil Partnerships: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/view.php?id=4903 Psychologists Meet To Review Gay Policy: The American Psychological Association is to review its polity on counselling for gay and lesbian people, and activists are hopeful they will denounce the "ex-gay" movement that claims it can ''cure'' homosexuality. A six-member panel will meet next week to begin the review process. Leading religious groups in America have already begun lobbying the APA to reverse a 1997 decision that gay people should not be treated as mentally ill. http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/view.php?id=4912 ''Homophobic'' Leaflet Used Again By Tory Candidate (11/07/07): http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-4917.html Harman And Follett Emerge As ''Part Time'' Ministers For Equality (05/07/07): http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-4851.html ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From FAWCETT: Community Solutions Better Than Prison For Women Offenders (11/7/07): A new report shows that more woman-only, community-based centres should be used for women offenders, in place of prison. http://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk//index.asp?PageID=496 Fawcett Opposes Conservatives'' Marriage Tax Proposals (10/07/07): Supporting marriage misses the target if you are aiming to support children, says Fawcett. http://fawcett.wholething.co.uk//index.asp?PageID=495 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From BLACK INFORMATION LINK: Democracy Trashed As Govt Forces Through Mental Law Amid Avalanche Of Criticism (12/07/07): http://www.blink.org.uk/pdescription.asp?key=15186&grp=5&cat=293 No To Racist Blogs (12/07/07): Support a new campaign to discipline party members who write racist comments on blogs. http://www.blink.org.uk/pdescription.asp?key=15188&grp=2&cat=441 Labour Half-Measures On Representation Backfiring (09/07/07): Labour are facing renewed pressure to introduce full-blooded all-black shortlists in place of a backfiring "token" half-measure. http://www.blink.org.uk/pdescription.asp?key=15178&grp=66&cat=217 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ INTERNATIONAL NEWS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From WOMEN’S HUMAN RIGHTS NET: Selection Of Recent Articles: Women Talk to the G8: http://opensummit.opendemocracy.net/ Source: Open Democracy Women’s Movement into the Streets: http://www.whrnet.org/docs/perspective-parvin-0707.html Source: weforchange Debating Legalized Prostitution: http://www.whrnet.org/docs/perspective-debating-0707.html Source: Post Global Pakistan: Transgender man and his wife imprisoned in Pakistan: http://www.wluml.org/english/newsfulltxt.shtml?cmd[157]=x-157-553843 Source: WLUML Women Journalists Still At Risk in Afghanistan: http://paktribune.com/news/index.shtml?182443 Source: Pak Tribune Commonwealth Event Debates Why AIDS Wears "the Face of a Woman" http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=38172 Source: IPSS Leone bans child brides not FGM: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/6734273.stm Source: BBC The Melting Point: http://www.whrnet.org/docs/issue-melting-0707.html Source: Ms. Magazine The Abstinence-Only Delusion: http://www.whrnet.org/fundamentalisms/docs/issue-abstinence- 0705.html Source: Editorial - New York Times For more go to www.whrnet.org ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The EQUALITY UPDATES e-newsletter is produced on behalf of the Equality Network Forum and as part of the Building Bridges programme. 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