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Equality Network
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The Equality Network is a leading Scottish lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) equality and human rights charity
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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 43m
Join us at The Pyramid at Anderston in Glasgow on Saturday 22nd November from 10am - 4pm for a day of planning, learning & organising to improve trans healthcare in Scotland.

This event is free, and for trans and non-binary people only, register here: www.outsavvy.com/event/30917/...
Graphic with a dark purple background. It says "We can't keep waiting" "Take action for trans healthcare!" "A day of workshops and discussions led by local community groups to come together, generate ideas and take action for trans healthcare in Scotland" "The Pyramid at Anderston Glasgow, 22nd November, 10am-4pm"
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 37m
Join the upcoming day of organising to take action for trans healthcare, hosted by Scottish Trans! There will be workshops and discussions led by community groups and a space for trans and nonbinary people across Scotland to come together. Sign up for your free ticket now ⬇️
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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 43m
Join us at The Pyramid at Anderston in Glasgow on Saturday 22nd November from 10am - 4pm for a day of planning, learning & organising to improve trans healthcare in Scotland.

This event is free, and for trans and non-binary people only, register here: www.outsavvy.com/event/30917/...
Graphic with a dark purple background. It says "We can't keep waiting" "Take action for trans healthcare!" "A day of workshops and discussions led by local community groups to come together, generate ideas and take action for trans healthcare in Scotland" "The Pyramid at Anderston Glasgow, 22nd November, 10am-4pm"
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Trans+ Solidarity Alliance @transsolidarity.bsky.social · 3h
The Commissioner for Human Rights has written to the UK – warning that trans people's human rights are at risk.

www.coe.int/en/web/commi...
BREAKING Intervention from Europe's human rights watchdog. The Commissioner for Human Rights has written to UK parliamentarians, making it clear that trans+ inclusion is a vital human rights principle.
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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 4h
That's why we support @transactualuk.bsky.social & @transsolidarity.bsky.social's campaign to email your MP and call on the UK Government to send the Code back to them.

This can really make a difference - and you can do it in a couple of minutes here: actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...
Scrap the Bathroom Ban
🚨This is urgent🚨 Bridget Phillipson, the Minister for Women and Equalities, has a decision to make. The EHRC, a regulator mired in controversy over anti-trans views, has sent a new draft Code of Prac...
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Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 4h
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights has written to the UK highlighting concerns around threats to freedom of assembly because of increasing restrictions on protest, and the threat to the human rights of trans people resulting from the UK Supreme Court judgment in April.
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Commissioner for Human Rights @commissionerhr.coe.int · 6h
Read my two letters to the #UK:
1. Protests: I call for a review of the legal framework and the reconsideration of provisions in the Crime & Policing Bill that could restrict freedom of assembly.
2. Trans people: I warn against exclusion&zero-sum approaches
👇#HumanRights
www.coe.int/en/web/commi...
United Kingdom: Commissioner addresses human rights issues in policing of protests and the situation of trans people - Commissioner for Human Rights - www.coe.int
Strasbourg 14/10/2025
www.coe.int
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 3d
Joy for All is today! We can't wait to welcome you to Norton Park Conference Centre, 11-4pm, for our market and community space. You can shop stalls from local artists and community organisations, do some crafting and find out more about new ways to start making change in your community. 💪
Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All". Below it says "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market! Join us for stalls from local artists and community organisations, crafting activities and making change! Sat 11th October 11am-4pm Norton Park Conference Centre Edinburgh EH7 5QY". On the left is a drawing of three pumpkins, one is short and pink, one is tall, curved and white and the other is tall and blue with a carved smiling face.
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 4d
Our Community Market Joy for All is this Saturday- Tomorrow! We're making our final preparations and can't wait to see you there🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Our final artist highlight is plantbotart! He is a queer artist, focused on making work about queer identity & nature. He will have handmade patches, prints and badges
Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All" "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market & Community Space! 11/10/25 - Norton Park Conference Centre". On the left are three pictures. The top picture is of a collection of collaged badges. The next picture is of a collection of blue fabric cyanotyped patches, they say different queer words on them. The bottom picture is a drawing of three figures in front of a pride flag bunting, it says "queerness is beautiful". On the right it says "Artist Highlight: plantbotart" Chris (he/him) is a queer artist based in Glasgow. He makes art focused on queer identity and our relationship to the natural world. He will have handmade cyanotype patches, prints, stickers and collaged badges made from magazines." Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All". Below it says "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market! Join us for stalls from local artists and community organisations, crafting activities and making change! Sat 11th October 11am-4pm Norton Park Conference Centre Edinburgh EH7 5QY". On the left is a drawing of three pumpkins, one is short and pink, one is tall, curved and white and the other is tall and blue with a carved smiling face.
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 5d
Our Community Market Joy for All is this Saturday! We're so excited to see you there🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Our artist highlight for today is Chronicrafts! Their main goal is to put a bit more joy and positivity into the world, they'll be bringing a wide range of crafted trinkets!
Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All" "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market & Community Space! 11/10/25 - Norton Park Conference Centre". On the left are three pictures. The first picture is of different pride flag keyrings made of hama beads. The next picture is of a hat and glove set knitted in the lesbian flag colours. The bottom picture is of pronoun badges with drawings of frogs on them. On the right it says "Artist Highlight: Chronicrafts" "Roan is an Edinburgh based queer, disabled and chronically ill crafter whos main goal is to put a bit more joy and positivity into the world. To that end they’ll be bringing a range of handmade pride themed keychains, some cosy and colourful hand knitted hats and gloves and an assortment of crochet creatures along with a variety of other trinkets." Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All". Below it says "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market! Join us for stalls from local artists and community organisations, crafting activities and making change! Sat 11th October 11am-4pm Norton Park Conference Centre Edinburgh EH7 5QY". On the left is a drawing of three pumpkins, one is short and pink, one is tall, curved and white and the other is tall and blue with a carved smiling face.
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 5d
October is Black History Month #BHM25 - CRER have organised an incredible programme of events over this month - see them here: www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/whats-on

Our first post for the month explores the history and activism around the black and brown stripes on pride flags.
Graphic with a green background. At the top it says "Black History Month" and the Scottish Trans and Equality network logos. Below it says "What is the history of the black and brown stripes on pride flags? Swipe to learn more:" next to an arrow. At the bottom of the graphic is a progress pride flag. Graphic with a green background. At the top is a picture of the progress pride flag and the philly pride flag stacked on top of eachother. It says "The black and brown stripes on pride flags represent people of colour in the LGBTQ+ community. They also serve to highlight and centre problems of racism and discrimination within LGBTQ+ communities, which are often not acknowledged or challenged, and push for queer spaces to be more inclusive." The philly pride flag is at the top. It is a six stripe rainbow pride flag with a brown and black stripe on the top. It says "The Philly pride flag was introduced in 2017!". "This flag was created following the ‘More Color, More Pride’ campaign led in Philadelphia by queer activists, mainly people of colour. In response to high-profile reports of racism in the city’s gay neighbourhood in 2016, activists came together to demand more inclusion and intersectionality in Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ community." "The black and brown stripes were added to ensure inclusion as a central value for Philly pride, and to mark the ‘More Color, More Pride’ campaign, and a legacy of activism by queer people of colour in the city." The progress pride flag is at the top. It says "The progress pride flag was then designed in 2018!" "The progress pride flag adds the colours of the trans flag to represent trans and nonbinary people, as well as the black and brown stripes in an arrow on the side of the flag." "Designer Daniel Quasar said about the flag: "The arrow points to the right to show forward movement […] and illustrates that progress [towards inclusivity] still needs to be made""
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 6d
We've just released an accessible, web-based version of our report 'Still Complicated', which explores Bi+ experiences of accessing services and support, and how this can be improved. You can read it here: www.equality-network.org/assets/still...
Graphic with pink-purple triangles in the back. It says "Accessible web report released: Still Complicated, Bi+ experiences of services and recommendations for improvement." The Equality Network logo is below.
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 7d
If you are experiencing conversion practices now, have done in the past, or are worried you might be at risk now or in future, LGBT Health and Wellbeing run a helpline where you can get support over the phone, via email, or over webchat. www.lgbthealth.org.uk/services-sup...
Conversion practices support – LGBT Health and Wellbeing
If you are experiencing conversion practices now, have done in the past, or are worried you...Read more
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 7d
You can read our full statement on our website here: www.equality-network.org/scottish-gov...

You can read the analysis here: www.gov.scot/publications...

The Scottish Government has also released a response to the analysis here: www.gov.scot/publications...
Scottish Government Releases Conversion Practices Bill Consultation Analysis - Equality Network
Today the Scottish Government published their analysis of responses to the consultation they held last year on a draft bill to end conversion practices. Please […]
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 7d
Today, Scottish Government published their analysis of responses to the consultation they held last year on a draft bill to end conversion practices. Please note that the analysis and responses contain upsetting content - we would advise caution to anyone reading the analysis or individual responses
Graphic with a pink to blue gradient background. It says "The Scottish Government has published the analysis for their consultation on Ending Conversion Practices." The Scottish Trans and Equality Network logos are in the bottom right. Graphic that says "You are loved" in bold colourful font. Below it says "Need support around conversion practices? LGBT Health and Wellbeing's helpline is here for you - confidential and judgement-free. 0800 464 7000, lgbthealth.org.uk" The LGBT health and Wellbeing logo is in the bottom right.
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 7d
The Joy for All market takes place on the 11th October, at Norton Park Conference Centre in Edinburgh. There will be stalls from local artists and community organisations, crafting and ways to get involved with making change! We hope to see you there 🥳
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 7d
Our Community Market Joy for All is this Saturday, just four days away!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Our next artist is Robin Ilex Studios! They are a trans hand embroidery artist based in Glasgow. They also make scrunchies, reusable makeup wipes and other accessories, such as embroidered pride flag inspired pansy brooches
Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All" "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market & Community Space! 11/10/25 - Norton Park Conference Centre". On the left is three pictures. The top picture is of orange and red patterned hair scrunchies around a green pumpkin. The second picture is of a removable collar on a hanger, it has been sewn in star-patterned fabric. The third picture is of an embroidered brooch of a pansy in the trans flag colours. On the right it says "Artist Highlight: Robin Ilex Studio" "Robin (he/they) is a trans hand embroidery artist based in Glasgow. They also make scrunchies, reusable makeup wipes and other accessories, such as embroidered pride flag inspired pansy brooches."
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 8d
The Joy for All market takes place on the 11th October, at Norton Park Conference Centre in Edinburgh. There will be stalls from local artists and community organisations, crafting and ways to get involved with making change! We hope to see you there 🥳
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 8d
Our Community Market, Joy for All, is this Saturday! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Our Artist Highlight for today is Rowantree Makes! They make makes cosy knits and cheerful jewellery from upcycled materials, including button pins, Pride flag knits, and all the pendants and earrings you can eat (please do not eat) 💪
Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All" "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market & Community Space! 11/10/25 - Norton Park Conference Centre". On the left is a picture of colourful handmade earrings on a stand, next to some crocheted hats and scarves. On the right it says "Artist Highlight: Rowantree makes" "Rowan makes cosy knits and cheerful jewellery from upcycled materials, including button pins, Pride flag knits, and all the pendants and earrings you can eat (please do not eat)" Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All". Below it says "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market! Join us for stalls from local artists and community organisations, crafting activities and making change! Sat 11th October 11am-4pm Norton Park Conference Centre Edinburgh EH7 5QY". On the left is a drawing of three pumpkins, one is short and pink, one is tall, curved and white and the other is tall and blue with a carved smiling face.
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 11d
You can read more information and sign up to the groups using the links below!

LGB+ group - www.outsavvy.com/event/30143/...
Trans group - www.outsavvy.com/event/30142/...
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 11d
We've split them up this way as we think it's likely these two groups will have different experiences of maternity services, but you are of course welcome to go to whichever group seems the best fit for what you want to talk about.
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 11d
If you have experience of using maternity services in any way we would love to hear your views about how these services can best serve LGBT+ people.

We will be running two groups - one for LGB+ people and one for trans people.
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 11d
Join us and Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) for a focus group to discuss what you want to see in the new maternity service standards.

HIS are currently running a consultation and they are keen to hear from LGBT+ people about their experiences of using maternity services.
Graphic with a rainbow background. It says "Maternity Service Standards Focus Groups" "Tell us what you want to see in the new maternity service standards!" "6-7pm Online" "LGB+ group- Tues 7th October, Trans group- Thurs 9th October" The Scottish Trans and Equality Network logos are in the bottom right corner.
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 11d
You can say hello and buy some of their work at the Joy for All makers market on the 11th October, at Norton Park Conference Centre in Edinburgh. You can shop stalls from local artists and community organisations, do some crafting and find out about ways to start making change in your community. 💪
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 11d
Only two weeks to go until Joy for All 2025 - we can't wait to see you there! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🥳

Our next stall spotlight is Abi Cooper! They make ceramics, zines and hand woven textiles, inspired by folklore, medieval history and place.
Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All" "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market & Community Space! 11/10/25 - Norton Park Conference Centre". On the left is three pictures. The top picture is of a green ceramic pot shaped like a demon's face with horns. The second picture is of ceramic badges with goat faces on them. The third picture is of a ceramic pot with a crying face, next to a pink zine called "Witch Bottles". On the right it says "Artist Highlight: Abi Cooper" "Abi Cooper is a queer, neurodivergent artist based in Fife. They will be bringing ceramics, zines and handwoven textiles to the fair. These ceramics include Fife witch bottles: based on medieval witch bottles, these modern versions bring the owner protection and good luck. Abi is inspired by folklore, medieval history and place, specifically the links between Fife and their home county of Norfolk" Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All". Below it says "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market! Join us for stalls from local artists and community organisations, crafting activities and making change! Sat 11th October 11am-4pm Norton Park Conference Centre Edinburgh EH7 5QY". On the left is a drawing of three pumpkins, one is short and pink, one is tall, curved and white and the other is tall and blue with a carved smiling face.
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 12d
Make sure that your MP & the Minister for Equalities know how important inclusive, safe services for everyone are to you. Ask them to oppose guidance proposed by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission that would exclude & segregate trans people: www.scottishtrans.org/supreme-cour...
Graphic with a pink background. It says "Trans people need access to services too! Email your MP and the Minister for Equalities: scottishtrans.org/codeofpracticescrutiny". There is a drawing of a placard that says "No segregation! Trans Liberation!". The Scottish Trans logo is in the bottom right.
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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 13d
You can say hi and buy some of their work at the Joy for All makers market on the 11th October, at Norton Park Conference Centre in Edinburgh. You can shop stalls from local artists and community organisations, do some crafting and find out about new ways to start making change in your community. 💪
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