Violence against Women & Girls in Scotland is endemic, with devastating consequences.

We need change NOW.

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Delivering Equally Safe Siobhian Brown MSP #DeliveringEquallySafe #VAWG

Rainbow Migrants have released a statement detailing the impact that the Rwanda bill will have on LGBT+ asylum seekers. Please read it here, and join with the calls for a more compassionate asylum system. rainbowmigration.org.uk/news/we-are-de…

This government’s cruel new law will send people seeking asylum to Rwanda and will put their lives at risk. No one should be sent to another country where they have no connections or support and where they will be in serious danger. ⁠(🧵1/3)

🚨A sad morning. We are devastated to witness the passage of the cruel Rwanda bill by this government. By pushing forward with this legislation, this government has signed off a policy to banish and abandon people who fled to the UK, seeking to find safety here.

Today the Sandyford Young People’s Gender Service has announced that they will no longer be referring under 18s for endocrine treatments.

Read our full response: scottishtrans.org/response-to-de…

Compassionate, community-based alternatives to immigration detention have been shown to be better for everyone, especially #LGBTQ people, who are seeking asylum.

Why? Find out @ bit.ly/3PUkqdC

#NoPrideInDetention
#EndLGBTQIDetention

🎉 The German Parliament has finally adopted a legal gender recognition law based on self-determination 🎉

🏳️‍⚧️ For trans people, this new law ends 4 decades of patronising us & declaring us people as mentally ill. #TransRights #SelfDetermination #LegalGenderRecognition 1/6

SQIFF are looking for trustees!📽️🌈
An incredible opportunity to get involved with SQIFF's work & support LGBTQA+ creativity. No prior experience is necessary! Find out more here: sqiff.org/sqiff-board-of…

Its vital that elected bodies are as diverse as the communities they serve.
The new chapter of the Equal Representation in Politics Toolkit (Engender) focuses on Candidate Assessment & ensuring diverse candidates end up on our ballots!
Read more: engender.org.uk/news/blog/befo…