Happy #Vaisakhi2024 to all Sikhs celebrating. Wishing you a #VaisakhiVibes as bright as the sunshine, as sweet as jaggery, and as joyful as the sound of dhol. East Ayrshire East Ayrshire HSCP Vibrant Communities

Wishing all Muslim communities Eid Mubarak this Eid Al-Fitr #EidMubarak East Ayrshire East Ayrshire HSCP Vibrant Communities

Had an amazing morning at the #InspireInclusion2024 event for #IWD2024 Engaging Q&A panel discussions, insightful conversations, & rejuvenating self-care workshops made it a truly inspiring experience. #InspiredInclusion East Ayrshire East Ayrshire HSCP EAC Education Vibrant Communities

We have a great turnout for our #IWD2024 event. Looking forward to our question time with a panel of #InspiringWomen for #iwd2024womenleadingtheway eaat East Ayrshire EAC Education

Getting ready for our #IWD2024 event tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing from our #InspiringInclusion female panel comprising of Linda McAualy-Griffths, Marion MacAulay, Leslyn McKenzie, & Dr Noreen Siddiqui EAC Education

Help tackle racism in Scotland's health and social care sector by taking part in CRER's survey. 💪🏻👩🏻💪🏽👳🏽‍♂️💪🏼👵🏼

This survey is for all staff in the sector, as well as those who've left within the past five years.

Access the survey here: tinyurl.com/mhm4xbh9 👨🏻‍💻

Our Workforce and Future Skills Team are hosting some great interactive events in February! With service representatives there to discuss and promote Modern Apprenticeships, Graduate Intern Roles, and other job opportunities in 2024.

For more Info: orlo.uk/WWBgB

Come down & visit us at the CVO East Ayrshire showcase event St Joseph's Academy from 10.30am -2pm shining a light on the third sector.

We are showcasing free access to period products. Find out more about East Ayrshire's sanitary provision from our stall East Ayrshire #equality East Ayrshire HSCP

Taken this evening as I was leaving work. Flying the Rainbow Flag 🌈 East Ayrshire East Ayrshire HSCP to mark the beginning of LGBT+ History Month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #Equality #inclusion

A great way to kick off LGBT+ History Month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ East Ayrshire with a Trans Awareness Workshop delivered by David Bingham from Terrence Higgins Trust

Highlighting the issues that trans people face, debunking myths & how to support trans people at work & in the community #LGBTQ
#Equality #inclusive East Ayrshire HSCP

Prepping for tomorrow 's #HMD2024 event East Ayrshire. Looking forward to hearing from our pupils from Lochnorris Primary School St Joseph's Academy Stewarton Academy Grange Academy Kilmarnock Academy EACParkSchool 🕯

Women from minority ethnic communities can feel judged, shamed and discriminated against due to staff in mainstream services lacking an understanding of their experiences and cultural practices.

A lack of translation/interpretation services also creates barriers.

#16DaysEA

The refreshed Equally Safe Strategy was published today during #16DaysOfActivism , showing the continued commitment to preventing and eradicating this violence against women and girls and the underlying attitudes and systems that perpetuate it: gov.scot/publications/e…

Women in prostitution are more likely to face physical and sexual assault, including rape, and experience problems with their mental, physical and sexual health. .
To cope, many women in prostitution turn to drugs and alcohol.

Find out more: tinyurl.com/yc2wpynm

#16DaysEA

Happy Hanukkah to all those celebrating in East Ayrshire and across the world. East Ayrshire HSCP Vibrant Communities

The #UNCRCBill has been passed unanimously by MSPs. As thoughts now turn to how this legislation will be implemented, check out our resources for local government and public bodies on the IS website: improvementservice.org.uk/products-and-s…

Today we lost a giant of literature and a voice for justice. Benjamin Zephaniah, poet, activist, and inspiration, passed away aged 65. His words challenged us, his passion inspired us, and his legacy will forever remind us of the power of poetry to spark change.…

Disabled women face an increased risk of domestic abuse and other forms of gender-based violence and may find it harder to seek support due to additional barriers in accessing services. 👩🏽‍🦱👩🏻‍🦰👱🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🦳

Find out more from Wise Women Glasgow. 👇🏻

tinyurl.com/yfufv6wt

#16DaysEA

We very much appreciate the active support of our White Ribbon Scotland Ambassador Cllr JIm McMahon. It is really worth listening to his input. With the blessing of and in memory of his mother, he points out the effect violence against women and girls has on children.

Women and girls fleeing crisis in their home countries are at high risk of gender-based violence. We need a gendered approach to mitigate the heightened risks faced by women and girls fleeing crisis.

Read more in JustRight Scotland 🧡's report. 👇🏻

tinyurl.com/2m9r6yj9

#16DaysEA