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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 9h

Meet Anna Ritchie Allan, executive director of @closethegap.org.uk and co-chair of the #NACWG

Anna's background is in research, labour rights and violence against women. Learn more about Anna and our other members: www.generationequal.scot/council-members

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 2d

#SingleParents are often overlooked and left to deal with navigating family life alone.

@opfs.org.uk offers tailored support and financial assistance to women who are single parents in need. Read more: https://loom.ly/CLKysrQ

#FamilySupport #NACWG

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 5d

On International Day of Care and Support, we’re sharing a blog that highlights the importance of advocating for better support systems for caregivers.

Read Claire's from the Empowering Women Panel's story on our blog: https://loom.ly/WPUKw44

#Carers #CareAndSupport #BlogPost

"I think there should be better support for the people who employ carers and for the carers themselves, like looking at the pay and giving the carers recognition for what they're doing. Because it isn't easy. - Claire"

First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 6d

Meet Tressa Burke, CEO of Glasgow Disability Alliance and member of the NACWG.

Learn more about Tressa and our other members on our website: www.generationequal.scot/council-members/

#NACWGmember #GenerationalEqual #GenderEquality

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 13d

Ahead of International Day of Care and Support, we're highlighting the importance of the work of carers, both paid and unpaid.

NACWG member Shubhanna Hussain is partnership development officer at the Coalition of Carers, working to ensure the diverse voices of unpaid carers are included.

#Carers

First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 16d

After the 2021 Taliban takeover, the Linda Norgrove Foundation worked to bring 20 Afghan medical students to Scotland.

Read more about the grant-giving trust's incredible work:
www.generationequal.scot/news/the-campaign-to-bring-female-afghan-medical-students

#RefugeeWeek #FemaleDoctors

"When the students arrived at Edinburgh Airport, LNF trustees and representatives from the UK and Scottish government were there to welcome them - The Linda Norgrove Foundation"

First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 20d

Unpaid carers carry the burden of balancing caring responsibilities, often at the cost of their mental and physical wellbeing.

Our latest lived experience blog shares Babz’s story: https://loom.ly/-h2xAg0

#EmpoweringWomenPanel #Carer #NACWG

“I've been a carer all my life so it’s hard to think what life was like before caring - Babz's story"

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 23d

In her lived experience blog from the Empowering Women Panel, Debbie shares her story about how the cost of living crisis has affected her as a disabled woman living in Scotland.

Read Debbie's story a here: https://loom.ly/Gzl2a4Q

#DisabilityAwareness #MentalHealth #BlogPost

"Due to my disability, people consider me a second-class citizen. -Debbie"

First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 27d

Meet Sandy Brindley, Chief Executive of Rape Crisis Scotland and member of the NACWG.

Learn more about Sandy and our other members on our website: www.generationequal.scot/council-members/

#NACWGmember #GenerationalEqual #GenderEquality

First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · Oct 7

Last week, the NACWG met for a learning session where we reflected on barriers and enablers to progress of our work.

#NACWG #GenerationEqual #GenderEquality

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · Sep 25

Yesterday, the NACWG met for an engaging facilitated learning session. Together, we shared insights, celebrated progress and looked ahead to the next steps in our work.

First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · Sep 18

Today on International Equal Pay Day, we're highlighting a critical but often overlooked barrier to women’s economic equality - the hidden impact of unpaid care work and economic abuse.

Find out more in our blog: https://loom.ly/pylSrl0

"Women are more likely to reduce their paid working hours or leave the workforce altogether to fulfil caregiving responsibilities, leaving them financially vulnerable." - Scottish Women's Aid

First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · Sep 16

Caring for a loved one can change everything, especially when facing stigma and misunderstanding.

Debbie shares her experience of growing up as a young carer for a mother with mental health challenges and navigating the cultural stigma that often surrounds it: www.generationequal.scot/news/debbies

"We may find it physically and emotionally draining as a family, but it can also be worthwhile." - Debbie

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · Sep 11

Meet Talat Yaqoob FRSE, consultant and researcher on equality and inclusion, founder of Pass the Mic, and co-chair of the NACWG.

Talat is a campaigner with over 16 years’ experience in the third sector.

Find out more: www.generationequal.scot/council-members/

First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · Sep 4

In our latest lived experience blog from the Empowering Women Panel, Lisa shares her journey of balancing work and bringing up four children. She speaks openly about the challenges of separation, single parenthood and the impact of domestic abuse.

Read more: https://loom.ly/zzw3jzo

First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · Aug 28

Women and girls make up more than half of the population and we need to make them a priority.

We continue to hear about what @‪scottishgovernment.bsky.social would like to do, but we need to see action towards delivering gender equality across Scotland. #GenderEquality

First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · Aug 27

Meet Shubhanna Hussain, partnership development officer at @‪carerscoalition.bsky.social‬ and member of the NACWG.
Shubhanna works with local carer organisations, the wider third sector and policy makers to ensure unpaid carers are included in policy decisions: generationequal.scot/council-members/

First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · Aug 22

In 2018, Jenni joined Young Women Lead, a programme aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of young women in decision-making spaces.

The programme focuses on breaking down barriers and enabling young women to make a difference.

Find out more in our guest blog: https://loom.ly/9rLaZHE

"As an alumni, I can vouch for the transformative power of Young Women Lead on an individual level too." - Jenni Snell

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · Aug 21

This week, the NACWG met with the Empowering Women Panel for a facilitated learning session to discuss our ongoing work.

It’s great to see momentum continue as we remain committed to tackling gender inequality and driving meaningful change for women and girls across Scotland. #GenderEquality

First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · Aug 20

Becoming an unpaid carer isn’t something you plan for, but for Jenny, life changed dramatically when her wife Sarah became unwell.

What started as postnatal depression became a long-term mental health condition that has shaped their lives for the last 30 years.

Read more: https://loom.ly/AXneIuc

First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · Aug 15

The Empowering Women Panel wants to be seen and heard.

Through their lived experience, the Empowering Women Panel offers an insight into what women and girls in marginalised communities deal with everyday. They want @‪scottishgovernment.bsky.social‬ to listen, understand and take action.

First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · Aug 12

Meet Satwat Rehman, chief executive of @opfs.org.uk and member of the NACWG.

Satwat has more than 30 years of experience working in equalities and education. Since joining @opfs.org.uk, she has been a member of several commissions and advisory groups.

www.generationequal.scot/council-members/

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · Aug 8

Project Esperanza is a group supporting Black and minority ethnic migrant families in Edinburgh.

The project offers holistic support to women and girls, helping them navigate the many challenges of settling in the UK.

Read more about their work in our guest blog: https://loom.ly/v2nSGos

"We improve the lives of women and empower women because women are needed for the stability of the home." - Francesca Malila

First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · Aug 7

In our blog by Scotland’s first Women’s Health Champion, Professor Anna Glasier OBE reflects on the progress made so far.
From tackling barriers to care to amplifying the voices of women who feel unheard in the health system, this role is an opportunity to drive real change: https://loom.ly/tKPU9YU

"It would help if both women and healthcare providers were better informed about the problems which commonly affect women." - Professor Anna Glasier OBE

First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · Jul 29

Intersectional gender budgeting is a practical, proven way to better target public investment, ensuring funding decisions support women and children most affected by poverty and inequality.

It’s a key recommendation in our Third Focus of Scrutiny report: www.generationequal.scot/third-focus-...