EQUALITY UPDATES 22nd July 2010 View online at http://enf.org.uk/blog/ Glasgow ENF Facebook http://www.facebook.com/glasgow.enf ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ GLASGOW NEWS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From LGBT DOMESTIC ABUSE PROJECT and THE SCOTTISH TRANSGENDER ALLIANCE: Transgender People’s Experiences Of Domestic Abuse: Research Launch And Consultation: 1pm – 4pm, 31st August, Thistle Hotel, Cambridge St, Glasgow. The LGBT Domestic Abuse Project and the STA invite you to the launch of new research into transgender people''s experiences of domestic abuse. Together with Engender and Scottish Women''s Aid, we will explore transgender inclusion within women''s services and consult about ways to progress in working to reduce gender based violence. This event is FREE for anyone working with people experiencing domestic abuse, including Violence Against Women services and voluntary and statutory agencies. An administration charge will be made if you fail to attend without notice. To book or for more information, please contact Amy Roch at amy.roch@lgbtyouth.org.uk or 0141 552 4725 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From GLASGOW LIFE: Inter-Cultural Arts Network Meeting: Thursday 26th August, 10am – 12, at Glasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose St, Glasgow G3 6RB. Agenda includes: Short presentation from GFT on their work; Opportunity to feedback on Refugee Week activities; Website use; Updates on future projects. Please RSVP to ican@glasgowlife.org.uk When arriving at the GFT, please ring the front door doorbell – the meeting takes place in the Education Room ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From PINK NEWS (Glasgow): Glasgow Gay Centre: Funding Axed And Boss Suspended After Financial Inquiry (12/07/10): The boss of a Glasgow gay centre has been suspended from the Labour party after evidence of serious financial irregularities was uncovered. The Castro centre, headed by Labour councillor Ruth Black and her partner Jeanie McDougall, has also had its council funding of £50,000 suspended, meaning it is likely to close down. http://digbig.com/5bcbjw ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From GLASGOW WOMEN’S LIBRARY: Glasgow Women’s Library Summer Programme July - August 2010: Arts and crafts workshops, film screenings, visits and guided tours http://digbig.com/5bbwnb Callout: Second-Wave Feminism In NE Scotland, 1972-1990: Glasgow Women’s Library needs your stories! Were you: involved in Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp? active in the socialist and feminists movements between 1972-1990? active in the North-East of Scotland around the same time? We are currently gathering oral histories to feature as part of an International Women’s Day 2011 event in Aberdeen... more info at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=127949677247859 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From POSITIVE ACTION IN HOUSING: Upcoming Training Sessions: Cultural Awareness: 29th July, 9.30am – 4.30pm, PaiH, 98 West George St, Glasgow G2 1PJ http://www.paih.org/users/training/cultural-awareness.htm Working With Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Migrants & EU Nationals: 11 August, 9.30am – 4.30pm, PaiH, 98 West George St, Glasgow G2 1PJ http://www.paih.org/users/training/working-with.htm Mental Health Awareness: Best Practice Strategies: 24 August, 9.30am – 4.30pm, PAiH, 98 West George St, Glasgow G2 1PJ http://www.paih.org/users/training/mental-health.htm To book your place, please contact Ms Suki Sangha, Training Officer, Positive Action in Housing Ltd, 98 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1PJ, Tel: 0141 353 2220, email suki@paih.org ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From GLASGOW SHOPMOBILITY: About Glasgow Shopmobility: Glasgow Shopmobility is a new free-to-use service which provides support to individuals who have a mobility restriction, visual or hearing impairment. It aims to make shopping and using Glasgow city centre amenities accessible and enjoyable. The service has a range of mobility equipment for use, a ‘meet and greet’ service and shopping support assistance. For further information please call 0141 404 0224 or go to www.glasgowshopmobility.org.uk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From EQUALITY NETWORK: Concern For LGBT Groups As Glasgow LGBT Centre May Close: Reports in the mainstream and pink press about Glasgow LGBT Centre do not touch on the concerns of Glasgow LGBT groups and individuals losing the venue. Glasgow''s first LGBT Centre opened in 1977 (and was forced to close in the 1980s). The first community ceilidh to raise funds for the Centre was held on 17th March 1991. For 13 years, from March 1996 to 2009, the Centre at Dixon St and then at Bell St, was a venue for LGBT groups and events. Glasgow Council has withdrawn funding from the Centre under present management: the Centre is likely to close again after only a few months in 2010. The loss of the Centre as a resource for LGBT people in Glasgow and in the Strathclyde area, is a concern that has yet to receive the same attention. Herald: http://digbig.com/5bcbft Pink News: http://digbig.com/5bcbgd ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From RNID SCOTLAND: ''Hear To Help'' Information Sessions: Wednesday 25th August, 10.30am – 12pm, St Francis Centre, 405 Cumberland St, Gorbals G5 0YT Tuesday 28th September, 10.30am – 12pm, Eastbank Health Promotion Centre, 22 Academy Street, Shettleston G32 9AA RNID Scotland will be launching an exciting new project called ‘Hear to Help’ which will cover the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde health board region. We are keen to find out what your views are on the project and service and would welcome you along to one of our information events. Who should attend? People who are deaf or hard of hearing; Supporters or carers for people who are deaf or hard of hearing; Anyone with an interest in deaf or disability issues. Free event, refreshments will be served. To book or for more information contact Donna McSwiggan, Project Co-ordinator on 0141 341 5338, Text 0141 341 5347 Email donna.mcswiggan@rnid.org.uk ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From WOMEN’S SUPPORT PROJECT: Fundraising ‘Zumbathon’ In Aid Of Women’s Support Project: Friday 30th July in the stunning banqueting suite of the city chambers, George Square, Glasgow, 6pm to 8.30pm doors open 5.15 pm. More info at http://digbig.com/5bcbhh ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From BILDWECHSEL GLASGOW: Rae Spoon: 7.30pm, 25th July at Stereo, 22-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow G2 6PH. £4 in advance from ticketweb, £5 on the door. Rae Spoon continues to navigate through uncharted terrain, blurring musical genres, lyrical lines and electro-infused beats. His latest album ‘love is a hunter’ is a pop-infused exploration of identity, contradiction and longing. http://bildwechselglasgow.wordpress.com/2010/06/11/rae-spoon-stereo/ Sounds Of….: Wednesday 28th July, 7pm at the CCA, Glasgow. A short-film programme of feminist, lesbian and queer music- and sound-related videos from the bildwechsel archives. http://bildwechselglasgow.wordpress.com/2010/07/15/sounds-of/ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ SCOTTISH NEWS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From ASH SCOTLAND: Stop-Smoking Service Provision For LGBT Communities In Scotland: In July 2010, PATH published a report into smoking within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) population in Scotland... http://www.ashscotland.org.uk/ash/8248.html ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN PREVENTION NETWORK SCOTLAND: Scottish Gender Based Violence Research Network - Launch Event: 1st September, University of Edinburgh, 9.30 – 4pm, £40 Delegate Fee incl. lunch. This new network aims to connect researchers working on GBV-related research. It will offer opportunities to collaborate, prevent duplication of efforts and share good practice on the methodological issues in GBV research. Keynote Speakers include Professor Sylvia Walby, UNESCO Chair in Gender Research, Lancaster University and Emma Williamson, Research Fellow, University of Bristol. More info at http://digbig.com/5bcbge Prevention Spending Inquiry: The Scottish Parliament''s Finance Committee has launched a new inquiry, on how public spending can best be focussed over the longer term on trying to prevent, rather than deal with, negative social outcomes. We will be writing a network response to this focused on spending on VAW prevention work. http://digbig.com/5bcbkw Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill - Call For Written Evidence: The Scottish Parliament''s Justice Committee is seeking views on the general principles of the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill, a Member''s Bill introduced on 27 May 2010 by Rhoda Grant MSP. http://digbig.com/5bcbkx Child Trafficking Scoping Study (07/07/10): Tam Baillie, Scotland''s Commissioner for Children and Young People has commissioned a scoping study commissioned into issues surrounding child trafficking in Scotland. He is seeking your assistance to complete a short questionnaire (approximately 10 minutes to complete). http://digbig.com/5bcbky ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From THE SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF OFFENDING: 41st Annual Conference: "Managing Risk And Re-Integration": Friday 19th and Saturday 20th November, Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel. Can we tell who is dangerous, can we really assess risk and can we manage their reintegration into communities? Are those with mental illness properly identified and then managed appropriately? http://www.sastudyoffending.org.uk/annualconference.html ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From ENQUIRE: THE SCOTTISH ADVICE SERVICE FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR LEARNING: Interview With Young People Supported By Who Cares? About The Issues At School If You''re In Care, The Stigma You Face, And The Support You Might Find Helpful: Some quotes: "You always challenge authority. You question everything. Sometimes it feels that everyone is against you. I know that they are trying to help you, but sometimes it just comes across that you are saying the same things, you are talking the talk, but none of you are actually walking the walk" "We had a pupil council meeting at my school ... They all knew I was in care so they asked us, what should we do to make people more aware? And I said maybe we should have an assembly where we say that there is people in care so don’t be afraid to come to the guidance [teacher] and to talk to us. And we got a really positive result from that." Listen to the 8 minute interview, or read the transcript at http://www.enquire.org.uk/youngpeople/wordpress/?p=874 Enquire is the Scottish advice service on children and young people''s rights to get extra help with their learning. For more info contact awestendarp@childreninscotland.org.uk To get advice call our helpline on 0845 123 2303 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From JANE MACKENZIE: Equality Consultant: Equality is a key focus for new Big Lottery applications. Help is available from Jane MacKenzie, who worked for nine years in Glasgow City Council''s corporate Equality Team and now works on a freelance basis in the voluntary and public sectors (based Glasgow but work throughout Scotland). I can help you with Lottery applications and/or with putting your project into practice. I can also help you improve your equality practice more generally, including policy development, action planning, consultation/user involvement and equality impact assessment. Aside from many years in local government, I have also managed a voluntary organisation and worked for the Equal Opportunities Commission for six years. If two heads are better than one, or you need more than just me, I also work as an associate consultant with devlinbeattie partnership http://www.devlinbeattie.co.uk The partnership has over 10 years'' experience in business planning, organisational review and development, feasibility studies, research and evaluation, training, event management and much more. Amongst other projects, we are currently helping a number of voluntary sector organisations with change projects, including reorganisation and merger, helping them survive the challenging economic times. I would be delighted to talk to you about how I, or we, can assist you to strengthen your organisation or improve (or prove!) your project outcomes. Email janemackenzie566@btinternet.com or phone 0141 429 3802 (home), 07970 485 279 (mobile) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From CAPABILITY SCOTLAND: New Survey Launched To Discover Changing Needs Of Parents With Teenagers (20/07/10): The challenges parents with teenagers encounter is the focus of a new survey launched by Capability in collaboration with the Centre for Research on Families and Relationships (CRFR) and Parenting Across Scotland. http://www.capability-scotland.org.uk/aboutfamiliessurvey.aspx Partnership Project To Explore Disabled People’s Experiences Of Design And Technology Within The Home.(13/07/10): http://www.capability-scotland.org.uk/designandtechnologyworkshops.aspx Capability Statement On The Proposed Reforms To The Blue Badge Scheme In Scotland (12/07/10): http://www.capability-scotland.org.uk/bluebadgeconsultation.aspx Access All Areas? Are Outdoor Festivals A Hit With Disabled Party Goers? (08/07/10): http://www.capability-scotland.org.uk/accessallareas.aspx ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From THIRD SECTOR: Scottish Organisation Plans Investigation Of Volunteer Rights (22/07/10): Volunteer Development Scotland proposes a panel to collect evidence of mistreatment and abuse of volunteers http://digbig.com/5bcbhr ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOTTISH COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS: Your Thoughts On The National Lottery: The new UK Government has launched a consultation on how to share out National Lottery good causes cash in future. It is important that the third sector in Scotland has its say on how this funding is distributed, so we want your thoughts. Deadline for SCVO Consultation 6th August. Deadline for the consultation itself 21st August. http://scvo.cmph.org/o/ngHwRFPt8loCRvEuxJpRlA ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOTTISH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION: National Consultation Event - Child Protection Guidance: A national consultation event for third sector and non statutory organisations is taking place on Friday 27th August 2010 at the Radisson Blu hotel, 80 High Street, Edinburgh. The event will focus on the Scottish Government''s draft National Guidance for Child Protection. This will replace the existing 1998 guidance ''Protecting Children - A Shared Responsibility: Guidance on Inter-Agency Co-operation. More info at http://digbig.com/5bcbhp ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL: Our Strategic Plan 2010 – 2013 (15/07/10): Our plan sets out our vision, values, strategic aims and identifies how we intend to deliver them over the next three years. http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/ SRC Autumn Conference 2010: 29 October, Hampden Park. We will be focussing primarily on the new Coalition Government’s stated agenda for asylum seekers and refugees - including: speeding up the asylum process; ending child detention and treatment of LGBT people seeking asylum. ...To register your interest, please contact Graeme Corbett events@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk Comment On Supreme Court Ruling (09/07/10): SRC welcomes the Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday 7 July that the Home Office was wrong to suggest to lesbian and gay people seeking asylum in the UK that they could avoid persecution in their own country by being more discreet. More at: http://www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From UPDATE: Becta Home Access, Working In Partnership With Dotcommunity Are Giving Away Free Home Computers With Assistive Technologies: http://www.update.org.uk/a/news_and_events/assistive_PC_free.php UCanDoIT Is Looking For Students: UCanDoIT is a charity that teaches people with disabilities how to use computers on a one-to-one basis in their own homes. http://www.update.org.uk/a/news_and_events/UCanDOIT_services.php ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From BSL UPTAKE: British Sign Language Bill Consultation 2010 (July 2010): Text and signed video http://digbig.com/5bcbmw ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOTTISH WOMEN’S AID: Through The Eyes Of A Bairn: Almost 100 Children Supported In First Year Of Domestic Abuse Project:- In just the first year of a three-year pilot scheme, a project to support children experiencing domestic abuse has secured positive outcomes for 91 children and young people – as well as many of their mothers. http://digbig.com/5bcbnf ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From MACKAY HANNAH: Keeping Faith In Schools: Getting The Balance Right: Wednesday 29 September 2010, King James Thistle Hotel, Edinburgh http://digbig.com/5bcbfq ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SAMH: SAMH Launches New Research: There''s More To Me (22/07/10): SAMH has launched new research showing that lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people feel that they are more likely to experience mental health problems. http://www.samh.org.uk/news.php?news_id=172&page=1&ipp=5 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT: Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee Committee Calls For Evidence On Protection Of Workers (09/07/10): A Scottish Parliament Committee is calling for evidence as it scrutinises a Bill designed to protect workers against assault. http://digbig.com/5bcbnp ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT: With Inclusion In Mind: An Easy Read Guide: Easy Read booklet about how councils can help people with a mental illness or a learning disability. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/07/12120816/0 A Guide To Implementing Getting It Right For Every Child: Messages From Pathfinders And Learning Partners (19/07/10): http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/07/19145422 Scottish Household Survey 2007/2008 Analysis And Data Summary (15/07/10): This release summarises the full range of analysis and data available from the Scottish Household Survey (SHS) main survey 2007/2008 and announces the release of the SHS Local Authority (LA) Tables 2007/2008 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/07/SHS0708Summary Household Formation In Scotland: What Does It Mean For Housing Policy? (15/07/10): This paper draws together existing data on household formation change and also changes that are expected in the future in Scotland using General Registrar for Scotland (GROS) data. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/07/13084549 Blue Badge Reform: A Consultation Document (12/07/10): http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/07/12102032 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ UK NEWS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION: New Guide To UN Convention On The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities (19/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbck Commission Statement On Its 2008/9 Annual Report And Accounts (15/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbcm Commission Response To “Stricter Stop-And-Search Conditions” Announced By The Home Office (08/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbcn ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE: WRC Launches ''Power And Prejudice'' - New Report On Combating Gender Inequality Through Women''s Organisations (22/07/10): Combating ‘Power and Prejudice’: Local decision makers must engage effectively with women’s organisations to provide better support for women in society http://www.wrc.org.uk/news/default.aspx ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS: Publication Of DWP Working Paper 75: Study Of Child Maintenance Arrangements (08/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbmj ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From LGBT HEALTH UK: Maria New Consultant Endocrinologist Is Advocating Prenatal Steroids In The Female Fetus Not Just To Prevent Genital Virilisation But To Prevent Homosexuality: http://fetaldex.org/home.html http://www.alicedreger.com/media_advisory_02.html ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From SCOPE: Scope Statement On David Cameron''s "Big Society" Plans (19/07/10): http://www.scope.org.uk/node/16715 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From RADAR: New Report: Supporting Sustainable Careers: What Disabled People Need To Succeed In Employment (22/07/10): new report into sustainable employment for disabled people.... gives disabled people a voice about the action that needs to be taken in order for them to get into and stay in the world of work. Download a copy of "Supporting Sustainable Careers" as a pdf: http://digbig.com/5bcbmm or an Easy-Read Version: http://digbig.com/5bcbmk http://www.radar.org.uk/radarwebsite/ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From WOMEN’S NATIONAL COMMISSION: Emergency Budget And The Comprehensive Spending Review: The Women’s National Commission is collecting Partners’ views on the impact of both the Emergency Budget and the Comprehensive Spending Review on individual women, women’s organisations and services to women. http://www.thewnc.org.uk/ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From RETHINK: Care And Support Alliance Welcomes Commission Announcement (21/07/10): Organisations making up the Care and Support Alliance today welcomed the announcement of Commission on the Funding of Care and Support, adding that the economic situation made it all the more important that a long term sustainable solution to the funding of care is found. http://digbig.com/5bcbmr Rethink Report Exposes Mental Health Failings (16/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbmq White Paper To Hand Mental Health Commissioning To Gps, But Most Don’t Have Necessary Expertise (12/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbmp Media Statement In Response To Publication Of The National Confidential Inquiry Into Suicide And Homicide By People With Mental Illness (07/07/10): .. chief executive of mental health charity Rethink, said “The reduction in the number of homicides by people affected by mental illness is welcome news. We hope it will go some way towards influencing more accurate assessment – and media reporting – of the link between violence and mental illness..... http://digbig.com/5bcbmn ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From RNIB: RNIB''s Response To The Government''s Big Society Bank (21/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbms ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From STONEWALL: Gay People Are Stereotypes, Jokes Or Almost Invisible On Youth TV (22/07/10): http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/4510.asp Tennis Most Gay-Friendly Sport In Britain (14/07/10): http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/4273.asp Stonewall Sponsors UK Black Pride 2010 (12/07/10): http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/4234.asp ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From OPERATION BLACK VOTE: Government Minister Declares, ‘I’m Happy To Be A Champion For Race Equality’ (16/07/10): The new Minister for Race Equality Andrew Stunell MP has hit the ground running. On a daily basis he meets with different stake holders to discuss their concerns and formulate a clear and positive strategy to deliver greater equality including race equality. All this whilst simultaneously getting to grips with impeding public sector cuts that could disproportionately affect BME communities. http://digbig.com/5bcbcx ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From EQUALITY NETWORK: Women Like That!: An exciting new research project about older lesbians, ''The Lives of British Lesbians Over Sixty'' based at the University of Sussex, will build the first-ever comprehensive picture of older lesbian life in the UK http://www.womenlikethat.co.uk/ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From DISABILITY NOW: Disabled People React To Benefits Payment Delay (15/07/10): Disabled people left in poverty over the past few months have lashed out against the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for inadequately informing customers of their change in benefit payment scheme http://digbig.com/5bcbmt ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From RUNNYMEDE: Launch Of BME Older People Project (20/07/10): Runnymede has launched a three year programme – funded by the Nationwide Foundation – researching black and minority ethnic (BME) older people and financial inclusion. http://digbig.com/5bcbnj French MPs Vote To Ban Full Face Veil In Public (14/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbnm Hidden Costs For Older Black And Minority Ethnic People Retiring Abroad (20/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbnn (pdf) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From EMPLOYERS'' FORUM ON DISABILITY: UN Guide To Promote Best Practice On Disability Employment? (21/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbgk DWP Launches The Work Programme - Your Thoughts For Businesses (20/07/10): The DWP has launched a consultation for organisations that provide services to help unemployed people, including those with disabilities, back into work. http://digbig.com/5bcbgn Businesses Urged To Remove Health Questionnaires Before Equality Act Enforced (19/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbgp ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From ACEVO - ASSOCIATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVES OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS: ACEVO''s Response To PM''s ''Big Society'' Speech: Charity leaders responding to David Cameron''s speech in Liverpool on the Big Society yesterday welcomed the Prime Minister''s statement but warned of a widening gap between rhetoric and reality as public spending cuts start to bite. http://www.acevo.org.uk/Page.aspx?pid=1478 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From EQUALITY TRUST: The Equality Trust: The Equality Trust was founded in 2009 by Bill Kerry, Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett. The idea for the Trust was developed in 2007, after Richard and Kate secured a publishing deal for The Spirit Level: Why more equal societies almost always do better and Bill recognised the potential for a campaign based on their evidence. They established an Advisory Group to help them shape the organisation and worked with the Sheila McKechnie Foundation to develop their vision and strategy. More info at http://www.equalitytrust.org.uk/ and about the One Society campaign at http://www.onesociety.org.uk/ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From JUST WHISTLE: Safe And Sound 4th National Conference: Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation - The Way Forward: 21 September, Nottingham Conference Centre. Hear leading speakers from Europe and the UK talk about the key strategic issues of the day in the fight against child sexual exploitation. http://www.justwhistle.org.uk/events.php ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From GUARDIAN: Why It''s Never Too Late To Be A Lesbian (22/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbks Stonewall Study Attacks TV Portrayal Of Gay People (22/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbkr Giving Me Control Of My Care Has Been A Revelation (21/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbkt ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE: Power & Prejudice - Combating Gender Inequality Through Women''s Organisations: WRC''s groundbreaking new report examines what helps - and what hinders - women''s organisations in creating change at a local level. http://digbig.com/5bcbgw ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From ACAS: Acas Asks Businesses: Are You Prepared For The Equality Act Changes? (08/07/10): Businesses need to review and update their current policies and procedures to reflect changes in the Equality Act http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=3028 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From THIRD SECTOR: National Citizen Service Will Be Launched Today (22/07/10): Prime Minister David Cameron will today launch the government’s National Citizen Service scheme, through which charities, voluntary groups and businesses will organise summer volunteering placements for 16-year-olds. http://digbig.com/5bcbhq ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From WOMENSGRID: Charities Welcomed News That The Scottish Government Seems Set To Break With UK-Wide Plans To Protect The Anonymity Of Suspects In Rape Cases (14/07/10): http://womensgrid.freecharity.org.uk/?p=5534 Was Inclusion Of Anonymity For Rape Suspects In Coalition Agreement A “Mistake”? (14/07/10): http://womensgrid.freecharity.org.uk/?p=5536 Reports Show Sexual Harassment Of Volunteers And Bullying Of Women Managers In VCS Organisations (13/07/10): http://womensgrid.freecharity.org.uk/?p=5518 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From FAWCETT: The Women''s Budget Group Response To Emergency Budget (12/07/10): Gender impact assesment of Osborne''s emergency budget http://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk//index.asp?PageID=1164 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From OPERATION BLACK VOTE: The Truth About The Radicalisation Of British Muslims (21/07/10): It has been a debate which has dominated British politics for nearly decade. It has radically changed domestic policy including the flawed, ‘Community cohesion’ agenda, and the even more flawed, ‘Prevent agenda’. At the same time the debate fed into a monstrous lie that would demonise a philosophy/policy -multiculturalism- that had ensured Britain was at the forefront of a positive race equality agenda. http://digbig.com/5bcbhw Britain Turns Its Face Against Banning The Burka (19/07/10): In a move that will be welcomed by Muslim and progressive communities across the country, the UK Immigration Minister Damain Green in response to the private members bill put forward by the Tory MP Philip Hollobone suggesting that the burka should be banned.... http://digbig.com/5bcbhx Government Minister Declares, ‘I’m Happy To Be A Champion For Race Equality’ (16/07/10): The new Minister for Race Equality Andrew Stunell MP has hit the ground running. http://digbig.com/5bcbhy Lower House In France Votes To Ban Full Islamic Veil (14/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbja ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From THE F-WORD: One Book - Three Reviews: Annika Spalding, Jamillah Knowles and LonerGrrrl offer three different and independent takes on Reclaiming the F Word: The New Feminist Movement by Catherine Redfern, founder of our site, and Kristin Aune http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2010/06/reclaiming_reviews ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From HOME OFFICE: Family Unit At Yarl''s Wood To Close (22/07/10): Detention of children at the immigration removal centre to end but the facility will continue to house adults. http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/yarls-wood-family-unit Worker Limit Comes Into Force (19/07/10): From today, a temporary limit on the amount of people from outside Europe who can work in the UK comes into force. http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/worker-limit-begins Home Secretary Commits To Ending Violence Against Women (16/07/10): The government’s ambition to end violence against women and girls was laid out by the Home Secretary and minister for women and equalities today http://digbig.com/5bcbhs Pilot Scheme For Domestic Violence Victims To Continue (16/07/10): Victims of abuse who have no access to public funds because of their immigration status will continue to get help, the Home Secretary confirmed. http://digbig.com/5bcbcf Taking Urgent Action To Restore Rights (14/07/10): An article by Home Secretary Theresa May, published today in the Pakistan-based publication The News/Daily Jang, explains the reasons for the counter-terrorism review announced this week, and what she hopes it will achieve. http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/taking-urgent-action Paris Visit For Immigration Minister (14/07/10): UK and France must work closely to secure borders and stop illegal immigration, says Damian Green. http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/damian-green-paris Your Ideas About Your Freedom (14/07/10): We’re still looking for your ideas on what civil liberty laws to keep and which ones to throw away. http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/your-ideas-about-freedom Rapid Review Of Counter-Terrorism Powers (13/07/10): http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/press-releases/counter-powers Response To Gatwick Centre Inspection (12/07/10): UK Border Agency accepts broad conclusions of Gatwick immigration removal centre inspection, but says improvements have already been made. http://digbig.com/5bcbcg Child-Safety Button On Facebook (12/07/10): Facebook and the Home Office-backed centre for child protection join forces to help make the internet safer for young users. http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/child-safety-facebook Changes To Police Search Powers (08/07/10): Theresa May today tells Parliament that the government will change how stop and search powers under section 44 of the Terrorism Act are used, with immediate effect http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/changes-use-stop-search Abu Hamza Will Remain In Custody Says Theresa May (08/07/10): The cleric and three other British men will remain in custody while further submissions on their case are made to the European Court of Human Rights. http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/abu-hamza-custody Sexuality Judgement Welcomed (07/07/10): Home Secretary responds to Supreme Court judgement on assessing asylum claims based on sexuality, saying that the verdict ''vindicates the position of the coalition government''. http://digbig.com/5bcbce ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION: State Funding Is Vital For A Big Society To Thrive (22/07/10): This week, we’ve heard more detail about the Coalition Government plans for ''Big Society''. While the schemes announced may be new ones, the ideas and philosophy behind them aren’t new at all. http://digbig.com/5bcbma http://www.jrf.org.uk/blog/2010/07/state-funding-vital-big-society-thriveResilience And The Recession In Six Deprived Communities: Preparing For Worse To Come? (21/07/10): http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/resilience-and-recession Living With Uncertainty - Older People And HIV (20/07/10): http://www.jrf.org.uk/blog/2010/07/older-people-and-hiv A National Study Of People Over 50 Living With HIV (08/07/10): http://www.jrf.org.uk/publications/over-50-living-with-HIV ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From CABINET OFFICE: Prime Minister Launches The Big Society Bank And Announces The First Four Big Society Communities (19/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbch UK Involvement With Detainees In Overseas Counter-Terrorism Operations (06/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbcj ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From MIND: What''s In A Name (21/07/10): Perhaps it''s human nature to make sense of the world by putting things into groups and labelling them. But is having a diagnostic label a help or hindrance? http://www.mind.org.uk/blog/3708_whats_in_a_name Mind Cymru Leads On Mental Health In Workplace Guidelines (15/07/10): Collaboration with Equality and Human Rights Commmision on major new mental health at work policy guidelines. http://digbig.com/5bcbjk Youth Mental Health First Aid Launches In Wales (14/07/10): An innovative new way to support young people in Wales was launched this week. http://digbig.com/5bcbjj ''Dialogue Was Not The Norm'' (13/07/10): A Social Action for Health project found something critical missing from a men''s psychiatric ward in East London: human interaction. http://www.mind.org.uk/blog/3682_dialogue_was_not_the_norm Mental Health Alliance Issues First Review Of Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards (12/07/10): Important safeguards designed to protect vulnerable people from being deprived of their liberty inappropriately are not being properly implemented, according the Mental Health Alliance. http://digbig.com/5bcbjh New Look NHS Must Deliver On Mental Health (11/07/10): The Government has outlined proposals to overhaul the structure of the NHS including transferring the responsibility for commissioning to GPs. http://digbig.com/5bcbjf Mind Responds To Latest National Confidential Inquiry Into Suicide And Homicide By People With Mental Illness (06/07/10): The Inquiry has reported a decrease in the numbers of homicides committed by people with mental health problems. http://digbig.com/5bcbje ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From INSTITUTE OF RACE RELATIONS Not Integration But Civil Rights (19/07/10): The Institute of Race Relations publishes the alternative European integration report. http://www.irr.org.uk/2010/july/ha000029.html End Of Prevent? (15/07/10): The government''s controversial preventing violent extremism programme is apparently to be dismantled. http://www.irr.org.uk/2010/july/ha000025.html New Travellers, Old Story (15/07/10): A unique set of free resources about the culture and history of Britain''s New Travellers has been created by The Children''s Society. http://www.irr.org.uk/2010/july/ha000026.html How Violence Impacts On Young Lives (12/07/10): A reader tells of day to day racism in Glasgow. http://www.irr.org.uk/2010/july/ms000022.html Metro v Metr0 (09/07/10): Associated Newspapers started legal proceedings last Friday as campaigners flooded London streets with a spoof edition of the Metro newspaper. http://www.irr.org.uk/2010/july/ha000021.html Duplicity Behind Immigration Cap (08/07/10): Electoral politics, rather than economic necessity, are behind the cap on non-EU economic immigration. http://www.irr.org.uk/2010/july/ha000018.html ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From MENCAP: Basildon Hospital Found To Have Failed Patient With A Learning Disability (12/07/10): http://www.mencap.org.uk/news.asp?id=15495&pageno=&year=&menuId=91 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From REFUGEE COUNCIL: Refugee Council Response To Announcement On Child Detention (21/07/10): http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/news/archive/press/2010/july/20100721 UKBA Publish Guidance For Refugees Applying For Indefinite Leave (20/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbme ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From PINK NEWS: Eastenders Criticised For Gay Character''s Koran Scene (22/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbkq Older People With HIV ''Substantially More Disadvantaged Than Peers'' (20/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbke Deputy Lib Dem Leader Simon Hughes Says Government Will Allow Gay Couples To Marry (19/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbkd PCC Receives Complaints Over Media Coverage Of Gay Asylum Case (15/07/10): The Press Complaints Commission has received a number of complaints over newspaper coverage of a Supreme Court decision on gay asylum seekers. http://digbig.com/5bcbkb Government Responds To Petition Against ''Homophobic'' Pope''s Visit (15/07/10): Peter Tatchell has complained that a government response to his petition against the Pope''s visit to the UK has "ignored all the issues" http://digbig.com/5bcbka Labour Leadership Hopefuls Ed Balls And Diane Abbott Support Full Gay Marriage (14/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbjy Parliament Report: Two Small Victories For Trans Activists (13/07/10): Trans activists were celebrating a double victory last week. A rather clumsy proposal to “help” the transgendered by outing them was kicked into touch. Meanwhile, one member of the coalition government hinted publicly that it might be time to remove gender entirely from official documents, unless it was genuinely... http://digbig.com/5bcbjt Gay Cleric Jeffrey John Rejected From Bishop Of Southwark Post (08/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbjn Comment: What Exactly Is The Coalition Government''s Stance On Gay Marriage? (07/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbjm ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ INTERNATIONAL NEWS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From ACCESS WORLD: Seven Days With The Ipad: An Accessibility Evaluation: http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw110302 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From EUROPEAN COUNCIL ON REFUGEES AND EXILES: Ill-Treatment Of Refugees In Libya: The EU, A Silent Accomplice (07/07/10): http://www.ecre.org/resources/Press_releases/1600 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From EUROPEAN DISABILITY FORUM: Plane + Train: Your Passenger Rights At Hand (15/07/10): European Commission information campaign to make sure you know your rights as a passenger... to know more about the rights of passengers with disabilities / passengers with reduced mobility.... http://www.edf-feph.org/Page_Generale.asp?DocID=13854&thebloc=24945 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From PINK NEWS (International News): Irish President Mary Mcaleese Signs Civil Partnerships Bill Into Law (20/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbkf Ireland''s Upper House Passes Civil Partnerships Bill (09/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbjs Massachusetts Judge Rules Defence Of Marriage Act Is Unconstitutional (09/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbjr Caster Semenya To Return To Sport After Gender Controversy (08/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbjp Legal Charity Warns Us Gay Soldiers Not To Answer Pentagon Survey (08/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbjq ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From MIGRANTS’ RIGHTS NETWORK: International Migration Outlook 2010, OECD (19/07/10): Accordign to a new report by OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) international migration has fallen during the economic crisis, but as the recovery moves into gear migrants will once again be needed to fill labour and skill shortages. http://digbig.com/5bcbmf ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From EUROPEAN UNION AGENCY FOR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS (FRA): FRA Director Morten Kjaerum Addresses The International Aids Conference 2010 (16/07/10): "Access to healthcare must be guaranteed for everyone if we want to stop the spread of the epidemic. FRA recommends that HIV testing should be anonymous and free for all.", said FRA Director Morten Kjaerum ahead of the International Aids Conference 2010 http://fra.europa.eu/fraWebsite/news_and_events/infocus10_1607_en.htm ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT''S INTERGROUP ON LGBT RIGHTS: European Parliament Event: (Trans)Gender Equality?: 1st September http://digbig.com/5bcbne ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From EUROPEAN ROMA AND TRAVELLERS FORUM: Why Martin Luther King Matters To Europe''s Roma (16/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbmb ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From EUROPEAN COMMISSION AGAINST RACISM AND INTOLERANCE (ECRI): Racist Violence Is Growing In Europe, Says Council Of Europe Anti-Racism Commission Report (08/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbmc ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From ILGA-EUROPE: Same-Sex Partnerships Constitute ‘Family Life’, Says The European Court Of Human Rights Once Again (22/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbnb ILGA-Europe''s Contribution To The Consultation On The EU Strategy For Combating Violence Against Women 2011-2015 (19/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbna Viviane Reding, EU Commissioner For Justice, Fundamental Rights And Citizenship, Reaffirms Commission''s Strong Stance Against Homophobia (19/07/10): http://digbig.com/5bcbnc ILGA-Europe Displays Its Exhibition On Diversity Of Families At The National Library In Warsaw During Europride 2010 (15/07/10): Http://Digbig.Com/5bcbmy ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE: Groundbreaking Decision On Statelessness In Europe (16/07/10): ... The court ruled that it was unlawful for Slovenia to deny permanent residency status to long-term legal residents in the aftermath of state succession, as this policy left many of them stateless and made it impossible to maintain meaningful family and community ties. http://digbig.com/5bcbmd ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From INTERNATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (IGLHRC): United Nations Grants Official Status To US-Based International LGBT Rights Group (19/07/10): ... IGLHRC is only the tenth organization working primarily for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) human rights to gain such status at the United Nations. http://digbig.com/5bcbnd ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 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. 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