EQUALITY UPDATES 15th January 2009 View online at http://enf.org.uk/blog/ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ GLASGOW NEWS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From FRAMED ARTS, EDUCATION & MEDIA: Call For Groups & Individual Participants For Film Project: Framed Arts, Education & Media are looking for participants for their new film exploring sectarianism & bigotry. We are keen to include 20 participants, who are based in Greater Glasgow, of any faith and background that may be keen to get involved. The project is funded by Sense Over Sectarianism and will not cost anything other than your time. There are opportunities to share views on sectarianism and bigotry with other participants from different groups throughout Greater Glasgow (or contribute anonymously) and to find out more about filmmaking and production. For more information, please email Mhari at framed.admin@googlemail.com ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From DIGITAL DESPERADOS: Free DIY Short Film -Making Course For Young Women Of Colour E.G. Black, Asian, Mixed Race, South Asian, Roma, Latina, Middle Eastern Etc. Etc. Age 16-30 Based In Glasgow: You don''t have to know how to use a computer or a camera to do this course. We will show you step- by -step how to make an edit your own movie. You will learn about sound, lighting, storyboarding, other non- white female film - makers, different ways of getting your film seen by the public and more... The course will include a variety of workshops, film watching, time for talking, sharing and developing ideas. Some of the workshop topics will be self defence, massage (clothed) and DIY women''s health etc. We aim to make this a fun learning experience where you can make new friends and learn all about film in a chilled out space at your own pace. The course lasts from the 4th - 28th February and there will be public screenings of your work afterwards. We will be based between Govanhill Housing association and the Electron Club at the CCA. There is some money available for travel passes if you cannot afford it. **Please contact us by the 28th January. Phone: 0131 557 6242 Email: digitaldesperados@yahoo.co.uk Website: http://digitaldesperados.wordpress.com ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From AMINA – THE MUSLIM WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE: Information Meeting On Diploma For Relationship Counselling: Information Meeting, Wednesday 21st January, 2pm – 3.30pm, Pink Room, 311 Calder St, Glasgow, G42 7NQ. A unique opportunity to become professionally trained in relationship counselling as a volunteer counsellor with Amina. Open to both men and women who are successful in our selection process. The training will entail a total of 26 days, every 2 weeks starting in March. Candidates will need to commit to the training as well as building up their counselling practice hours. All training costs will be covered except for a small deposit which will be reimbursed at the end of the course or for any books that candidates may want to purchase. In return candidates will be required to commit to volunteering as volunteering relationship counsellors with Amina, or another agreed partner agency, for at least 2 years, post training. To register or for enquiries contact Faryal Choudhry (Family Counselling, Mediation & Advocacy Development Officer) Tel: 0141 585 8026 E-mail: faryal@mwrc.org.uk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL: Climate Change Consultation: GCC is developing a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan and your views on Climate Change are important. http://digbig.com/4ycxj ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From TRAMWAY: The Black Audio Film Collective At Glasgow Film Festival: Fri 20 Feb, 7:30pm, T4 (Tramway), £3 / £2. http://www.tramway.org/visual_art/82/glasgow_film_festival/ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From GLASGOW EQUALITIES PARTNERSHIP: GEP FREE Briefing Sessions Linking Equality And Diversity Issues With Community Engagement And Community Planning: We have two types of sessions, one aimed at equality organisations and groups and the other aimed at key partners involved in community planning. These sessions will help you to have a better understanding on how community planning structures works across Glasgow and how you can actively be involved in these processes. Also for Community Planning key partners it will be an opportunity to have a better understanding of equalities, diversity and human rights. The Development Officers will come out to your organisation to deliver these sessions. If your Organisation is interested in these sessions please contact GEP on 0141 221 8938 or email developmentofficers@glasgowep.org.uk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From GLASGOW WOMEN’S LIBRARY: Introduction To Social Science And Care Course Starting At Glasgow Women''s Library!: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 1pm to 3pm, January - June. Information Session: Wednesday 28 January, 1pm - 3pm at Glasgow Women''s Library. Does advertising rule our world? How does family affect women''s lives and how they have changed? How is mental health viewed by society as a whole? These are some of the issues that will be looked at in the Introduction to Social Science and Care course starting in GWL at the end of January. Stow College and GWL are offering the opportunity to study a part time Introduction to Social Science and Care course from January – June 2009, based at GWL (81 Parnie St – just off the Trongate). Classes are women-only and suitable for women who have few or no academic qualifications. The Library offers a friendly, supportive space for those returning to education and study support from the GWL staff and volunteers is available. More information contact Laura on 0141 552 8345 or email: info@womenslibrary.org.uk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From VOLUNTARY SECTOR INFORMATION OFFICERS’ SUPPORT GROUP: Calling All Information Officers In The Voluntary Sector: The next meeting of the Voluntary Sector Information Officers’ Support Group (for the West Coast, Central Belt and Edinburgh) will be held on Wednesday 21st January at the Albany (44 Ashley St, Glasgow) from 10am – 12 noon. The theme of the meeting is Freedom of Information and we are fortunate to have 2 guest speakers: Paul Mutch from Scottish Information Commission and Kate Spence - University of Strathclyde PhD student. Attendance is free but please RSVP no later than Tuesday 20th to make sure we have enough tea and biscuits. For more information or to RSVP, contact Shayna Gerber, Voluntary Action East Renfrewshire by email shayna.gerber@voluntaryaction-er.org.uk or call 0141 876 9555. If you know of anyone else who might be interested in attending the group, please ask them to get in touch. If you are unable to attend but would like to be kept in the loop then join the yahoo discussion group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/infoofficers Please feel free to pass on the details of the yahoo group to other Information Officers, Workers, or anyone related to information within the voluntary Sector. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From BRITISH DEAF ASSOCIATION (BDA) SCOTLAND: Deaf Equality Training Sessions: Thursday 26th February, 10am to 1pm Thursday 26th March, 10am to 1pm Thursday 30th April, 10am to 1pm Alternatively we will attend your place of work and deliver Deaf Equality Training at a time convenient to your working environment. British Sign Language (BSL) For Frontline Staff: The frontline course is unique as it is specifically designed to introduce staff to British Sign Language relevant to their place of work. Aimed at frontline staff who need to learn basic communication in BSL so they can better facilitate customers who are Deaf. The BSL Teacher will introduce the frontline staff to basic BSL vocabulary signs that are tailored to meet your precise requirements. For example the everyday work signs you would require to converse with customers to better facilitate communication. There is particular focus on dialogues and conversation skills relating to your mode of business. ALL courses can be adapted to meet the requirements of your specific area of work. If you are interested in any of these courses or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Diane McCabe at the British Deaf Association, Scottish Office, Suite 58, 1st Floor, Central Chambers, 93 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LD Tel: 0141 248 5554 email: dianem@bda.org.uk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From GLASGOW CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Lecture: Child Widows Silenced And Unheard: A Neglected Human Rights Agenda In Tanzania: 5.30 pm, Thursday 22 January, Wolfson Medical School Building, Seminar Room 1 (the Yudowitz), University of Glasgow. Dr. Monica E. Magoke- Mhoja Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania and part-time Coordinator of Africa programs with the Dignity Alert and Research Forum (DARF), Edinburgh. This lecture is open to the public, but for catering purposes please email Mikal Mast at m.mast@admin.gla.ac.uk if you plan to attend. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ SCOTTISH NEWS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY TRUST: Events In Scotland: http://www.hmd.org.uk/events/region/1/ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From EQUALITY NETWORK: Harassment: We Need The Evidence: Survey For Equality Bill: Has this happened to you? Harassment is when you are subjected to unwanted behaviour which has the purpose or effect of violating your dignity, or creating an unpleasant environment for you. This could be behaviour intended to intimidate you or humiliate you, or just hostile behaviour or offensive language. Equality Bill: On 3rd December, the UK Government announced that they intended to bring forward the Equality Bill in 2009. Harassment: The UK Government does not believe a ban on harassment on the grounds of sexual orientation is necessary. Examples of services: Have you ever been harassed because of sexual orientation, by someone providing a service? This could be public services such as healthcare, housing, education, leisure, social services, police or criminal justice services. Or it could be commercial services such as in hotels, pubs and shops, or services provided by voluntary or community groups. Fill in the Survey at: http://digbig.com/4ycty ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From ENQUIRE: Enquire Conference 2009 - Three Years Of The ASL Act - How Are We Doing?: 10th March, Inverness. How has the Additional Support for Learning Act (ASL Act) affected day to day practice in the three years since implementation? Three years on from the implementation of the ASL Act, what impact has it had on professionals, families and most importantly on children and young people with additional support needs? http://www.enquire.org.uk/pcp/conference/index.php ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From YOUNG SCOT AWARDS: Young Scot Awards- 2009- Celebrate Young People And Health- Call For Nominations: From the Borders to the Shetland Islands we want to know about the young people who make Scotland feel proud! In 2006 we launched the very first Sunday Mail & Lloyds TSB Young Scot Awards, and now 4 years on the event is bigger and better than ever. Once again we will return to Glasgow City Halls on Thursday 9th April 2009 to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Scotland''s Young People in 2008. Do you know an unsung hero who deserves to be recognised? Do you know someone who works tirelessly to improve their community and/or country? Or is there a young person in the public eye that inspires you? There are 13 awards, from sports to cultural diversity, democracy and citizenship and volunteering. Simply go to the Nominate Now page and make your nomination for the young person you think has really made a difference to people''s lives this year. The final 3 people in each category will get a VIP invitation to attend the awards ceremony at Glasgow''s City Halls on the 9th April. More info http://www.youngscotawards.co.uk/ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOTTISH-ISLAMIC FOUNDATION: Prince Harry Response Criticised (11/01/09): SIF have criticised St James’s Palace response to the “offensive” video revealed in the News of the World today. http://www.scottishislamic.org/index.php?go=news&id=286 Scottish Hospitals Would Treat Gaza Victims (11/01/09): SIF have welcomed Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement that Scottish hospitals stand ready to treat victims of Israeli bombings in Gaza. http://www.scottishislamic.org/index.php?go=news&id=285 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From ENGENDER: Engender/Oxfam Training In January (27th and 28th): Genderworks is a project funded by the European Commission and run by Oxfam. It aims to identify and address the problems women living in poverty face and also offers training in specific areas. In partnership with Engender, the programme is running a 2 day course in Edinburgh on 27th and 28th January. Making the Gender Duty Work is aimed at those working with women in poverty and will explore the responsibilities Local Authorities have to listen to their service users. See full details and how to book here http://digbig.com/4ycxe Gender Justice, Masculinities And Violence Course: Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 February, Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 April, Musselburgh. Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh and Scottish Women''s Aid have collaborated to offer this course as part of the Scottish Government training strategy on Violence Against Women. http://digbig.com/4ycxf Reclaim The Night - Searching For Stories: http://digbig.com/4ycxg ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From INCLUSION SCOTLAND: Capital Opens Hate Crime Agency (BBC News 12/01/09): A disabled people''s rights campaigner has launched Scotland''s first agency to fight hate crime in Edinburgh after suffering decades of abuse. http://www.inclusionscotland.org/news/story.asp?id=2197 Disability Campaigners Press For Law Enforcement On Suicides (Community Care 12/01/09): It is illegal to assist a person to commit suicide, but those who do are rarely prosecuted. What message does this send to disabled people and terminally ill people, asks Amy Taylor. http://www.inclusionscotland.org/news/story.asp?id=2198 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From ALETHEIA CONSULTANTS: Cultural Intelligence In The 21st Century: In this month''s CIPD People magazine Fleur Bothwick, the director of diversity and inclusiveness at Ernst and Young said, "We need to be doing the important people stuff better than ever. Unconscious stereotyping gets worse when people are working under pressure - we must counterbalance this." Anne Marie Salamy, an executive director in global leadership and diversity at Goldman Sachs also said, "Being diverse is not optional, it''s what we must be to better serve our clients." Personal training and staff development is more important than ever in challenging economic times in order to maximise customer service skills, make diverse teams more co-operative and therefore more productive and to prevent charges of discrimination when people are feeling the stress of uncertainty. In light of this I am planning another one day training session on "Cultural Intelligence in the 21st Century" for those who are interested in seeing if cross-cultural training would be of help to them in their business or organisation. The training will take place on Thursday 29th January and will be held in the Livingston area, venue to be confirmed. The cost will be £125.00 per delegate. For information on what the day will include go to http://digbig.com/4ycpj, for feedback from those who attended the last training day go to http://aletheiaconsultants.org/events.aspx For more information or to book a place contact Ruth at ruthforsythe@aletheiaconsultants.org or phone 01506 844927. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From PINK NEWS: Same-Sex Marriage Supporters To Petition Scottish Parliament (13/01/09): A group of gay rights advocates has launched a petition to the Scottish Parliament calling for a change in the law to allow two people of the same sex to get married. http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-10487.html Gay Appointment At Aberdeen Church May Face Opposition (12/01/09): http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-10468.html ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT: Equal Opportunities Committee, 13 January 2009, 1st Meeting, 2009: Agenda: 1. Sexual imagery in goods aimed at children: The Committee will consider an options paper; 2. Mainstreaming equal opportunities in the work of committees of the Scottish Parliament (in private): The Committee will consider draft guidance. Proposed future business: At its next meeting on 10 February, it is expected that the Committee will take oral evidence on its inquiry into female offenders in the criminal justice system. http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/s3/committees/equal/index.htm Justice Committee, 13 January 2009, 2nd Meeting, 2009: Agenda includes: 2. Offences (Aggravation by Prejudice) (Scotland) Bill: The Committee will take evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from Tim Hopkins, Policy and Legislation Officer, Equality Network; James Morton, Project Coordinator, Scottish Transgender Alliance; Christina Stokes, Communications Officer, Stonewall Scotland; and then from Norman Dunning, Chief Executive, ENABLE Scotland; Faye Gatenby, Campaigns, Parliamentary and Policy Manager, Capability Scotland; Charlie McMillan, Director of Research, Influence and Change, SAMH. 5. Sexual Offences (Scotland) Bill (in private): The Committee will consider a draft Stage 1 report. At its next meeting on 20 January, it is expected that the Committee will take further evidence on the Offences (Aggravation by Prejudice) (Scotland) Bill. It is also expected that the Committee will take evidence from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice on Justice and Home Affairs in Europe. http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/s3/committees/justice/index.htm ''Making The Scottish Parliament Work For You'' - A New Guide To Getting Involved: Making the Scottish Parliament work for you highlights the ways in which you can engage with the Scottish Parliament. In addition, it acts as a concise and colourful introduction to the Scottish Parliament, with a section on key facts and a timeline that lists significant events. At present, copies are available in English (including large print), Gaelic, Braille, audio CD and audio cassette. Additional languages and formats will be available soon. http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/vli/publicInfo/mtspwfy/index.htm An audio version of Making the Scottish Parliament work for you is online at www.scottish.parliament.uk/vli/publicInfo/mtspwfy/MTSPWFY-Audio.mp3 Committee Sprints Around Central Scotland As Part Of Pathways Into Sport Inquiry (13/01/09): http://digbig.com/4ycpt ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT: Child Protection Progress (12/01/09): Children''s Minister to be shown how child protection measures in Aberdeen are being improved. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/01/12101847 ++++PUBLICATIONS++++ +++SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE and SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT CURRENT CONSULTATIONS+++ Forced Marriage: A Civil Remedy?: Deadline: 27/03/09 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/11/25131845 The Looked After Children (Scotland) Regulations 2008: Deadline: 16/01/09 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/10/27094011 Standing For Office: Time-Off Entitlements: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/12/22164538 Achieving Smoke-Free Mental Health Services In Scotland: A Consultation: Deadline: 06/04/09 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/12/22094350/0 Gypsy/Travellers - Review Of Progress: http://tinyurl.com/4pva7 Removing Barriers & Creating Opportunities: Parliamentary Inquiry Into Disability: http://digbig.com/4wqce ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ UK NEWS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From CABINET OFFICE: Panel On Fair Access To The Professions Announced - New Opportunities White Paper (13/01/09): Cabinet Office Minister Liam Byrne has today announced The Panel on Fair Access to Professions – its task is to ensure everyone has a chance of getting in to the main professions whatever their background. The announcement is part of The New Opportunities White Paper, which today sets out the Government''s agenda for capturing the jobs of the future and ensuring fair chances for everyone to get on and get ahead. http://digbig.com/4ycws ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY TRUST: HMDT Launches HMD09 Short Film: The Hate Game: http://www.hmd.org.uk/resources/item/261/ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION: Commission Launches Power List To Celebrate Achievements Of Professional Muslim Women (14/01/09): http://digbig.com/4ycwe Pensioners Could Be Left Behind By Government Efforts To Help Low Income Savers, Warns Commission (13/01/09): A proposed scheme to help people on low incomes save for a rainy day should be extended to pensioners, the Commission will say in a briefing sent to Parliamentarians today. http://digbig.com/4ycwf The Commission And Comments By Prince Harry (13/01/09): http://digbig.com/4ycpr Commission Reports On Police And Racism, Ten Years On From The Macpherson Inquiry (12/01/09): http://digbig.com/4ycps ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From HOME OFFICE: Government’s New Bill Shakes Up The Route To Citizenship (15/01/09): A bill to make newcomers to the UK earn the right to stay here, strengthen the border, and ensure we have a firm but fair immigration system was published in Parliament today. http://digbig.com/4ycxk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From PINK NEWS: Stonewall: Prince Harry Must Apologise For Homophobic Remarks (12/01/09): Stonewall has said that a video that shows Prince Harry calling fellow soldiers "queer" is an insult to lesbians and gay men serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-10439.html Relate Welcomes Tribunal Ruling On Christian''s Claims Of Discrimination (09/01/09): The national counselling service for couples and family relationships has said its commitment to equality of access to their services has been validated by an employment tribunal. http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-10409.html ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From EMPLOYERS'' FORUM ON DISABILITY: ''Golden Hellos'' For Unemployed Should Say Goodbye To Barriers For Disabled People (12/01/09): Government plans to prevent an army of long-term unemployed are welcome, but need to be accessible to disabled people to be a success, says Employers'' Forum on Disability (EFD). http://digbig.com/4ycwx ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From REFUGEE COUNCIL: Government Introduces New Code Of Practice For Children In The Immigration System (12/01/09): http://digbig.com/4ycww ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCHOOLS OUT: Schools OUT Conference 2009: Saturday 7th, London. Some of the highlights this year will be: Teachers from the No Outsiders Project showing us how they have been using all sorts of books that explore LGBT lives including a dvd of the opera written by John Harold and his pupils ''And Tango Makes 3''; Young people from the LGBT project in Calderdale GALYIC; Anti-Bullying and Homophobia Worker (ABC Project) Kate Sicolo from the South West doing both a workshop and sharing with us material she is pioneering; Journey Man will be entertaining us - telling us stories. http://www.schools-out.org.uk/ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From RUNNYMEDE: ''Tell Me What I Need To Know'' Now Available Online: The Runnymede Trust is pleased to announce that, Tell Me What I Need To Know, an online resource aimed at helping Black and Minority Ethnic, Refugee, Asylum-Seeking and Traveller parents to support their children in education, is now availailable on the Real Histories website. http://digbig.com/4ycxm http://tmwintk.realhistories.org.uk/ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From THIRD SECTOR ONLINE: Sector To Play Key Role In Government''s Plans To Boost Social Mobility (13/01/09): Volunteering, mentoring and apprenticeship schemes among those to receive share of £25m funding. Third sector organisations will be offered the chance to play a role in the delivery of two new programmes designed to increase the life chances of disadvantaged people, a government white paper has revealed. [England] http://digbig.com/4ycqt ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From DISABILITY NOW: Report Censures Government On Rights Convention Delay (09/01/09): A cross-parliamentary committee has criticised the government for failing to explain its delay in ratifying a United Nations convention promoting the human rights of disabled people http://digbig.com/4ycwy ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From DISABLED PERSONS TRANSPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Currently Seeking Applications For DPTAC Membership (14/01/09): http://www.dptac.gov.uk/ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From LEONARD CHESHIRE DISABILITY: Charity Welcomes Eastenders'' Disability Announcement (12/01/09): The country’s leading disability charity has welcomed an announcement by the BBC that it is set to raise the profile of disabled characters on EastEnders. http://www.lcdisability.org/?lid=8942 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From MENCAP: LDW 2009 To Focus On Accessible Toilets (12/01/09): Mencap will be calling for fully accessible toilets for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities as part of Learning Disability Week (22-28 June 2009). http://www.mencap.org.uk/news.asp?id=9332&pageno=&year=&menuId=91 Mencap Comment On The Ombudsman Reports (09/01/09): "Death by indifference exposed the horrific deaths of six people with a learning disability who died unnecessarily in NHS care. We have fought and will continue our fight for justice for their families. http://www.mencap.org.uk/news.asp?id=8624&pageno=&year=&menuId=91 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From BBC: Equality Plans ''Class War'' Claim (13/01/09): Ministers want to tackle the class divide in society. Public bodies could be legally required to tackle social inequalities in their policies under plans which the Tories say look like "class war attacks". http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7827032.stm ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS: Reforming Welfare - Transforming Lives (14/01/09): A major step forward in disabled people’s rights is promised in the Government''s new Welfare Reform Bill, introduced today. The Welfare Reform Bill, which builds on the White Paper published in December, contains a new "right to control" for disabled people, which recognises that they are the experts in their own lives. http://digbig.com/4ycwt ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From FAWCETT: Consultation On Women And The Criminal Justice System - Tell Us Your Views!: The Commission is now gathering evidence for its final report and would welcome your views. We are interested in the experiences of women working within the criminal justice system, women who have experienced the criminal justice system as suspects, defendants or offenders as well as the experiences of women victims and survivors of crime. We would also welcome views from organisations working with female offenders, victims and survivors of crime or reform of the criminal justice system. http://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk/index.asp?PageID=850 Thursday 26th February: Human Letters - A Talk By Dr Katherine Rake OBE: On 23 February 1909, two suffragettes posted themselves to 10 Downing Street in an attempt to deliver a mesage to the Prime Minister. This talk marks the centenary of the event. http://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk//index.asp?PageID=868 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ INTERNATIONAL NEWS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From PINK NEWS: Obama Press Secretary Pledges End To Ban On Gays In The Military (12/01/09): http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-10423.html Obama Asks Gay Bishop Gene Robinson To Deliver Inauguration Prayer (12/01/09): http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-10456.html ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From ILGA-EUROPE: European Parliament Supports Mutual Recognition Of Same-Sex Partnerships (15/01/09): http://digbig.com/4ycxc ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From ILGA: Awid Feminist Forum (13/01/09): The 11th Feminist Forum, 14 till 17 November, Cape Town, South Africa - The Power of Movements. The main theme was how to strengthen feminist movements, how to overcome its fragmentation and how to expand strategic alliances with other movements. http://digbig.com/4ycxd ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The EQUALITY UPDATES e-newsletter is produced on behalf of the Equality Networks Forum (ENF) The ENF: Glasgow Black and Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Network; Glasgow City Council; Glasgow Disability Alliance; Glasgow Women’s Voluntary Sector Network; West of Scotland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Forum This message may contain information that has been sent to the ENF Communications and Resource Worker by third parties. While we do everything possible to ensure the transmission of accurate and appropriate material, we do not take responsibility for its content. The forwarding of information to you should not be seen as an endorsement of any of the views expressed. If you have been forwarded this e-newsletter but would like to subscribe directly to EQUALITY UPDATES, FUNDING EXTRA and/or JOBS EXTRA simply email kate.henderson@gcvs.org.uk If you wish to unsubscribe from this email list please email: kate.henderson@gcvs.org.uk with the message ‘unsubscribe’ in the subject line. Contact details: Kate Henderson, Equality Networks Forum Communications and Resource Worker, Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector, 11 Queens Crescent, Glasgow G4 9AS Tel: 0141 332 2444 Fax: 0141 332 0175 Email: kate.henderson@gcvs.org.uk