💻 *NEW* webinar: Negotiating Skills for the Women's Sector 💻 Join us next Wednesday for tips and tools on negotiating with confidence. Hear how negotiation creates better workspaces that help women's organisations to advocate for change. Register ⬇️ buff.ly/35PZkWI

We facilitated a Roundtable discussion on Forced Marriage in Scotland for National Commission on Forced Marriage UK. Thanks Scottish Women's Aid Saheliya Amina MWRC @policescotland Feniks. Counselling, Personal Dev and Support Serv @Hematgryffe_aid Kwisa-African Women In Scotland NKS Edinburgh & Women Support Project Glasgow

Women shouldn't have to be in survival mode when stepping outside. We deserve better!

Today is a big day – MSPs will vote on whether to pass the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill. Children experiencing domestic abuse have all of their human rights impacted. This Bill is an opportunity to make sure their rights are respected, protected and fulfilled.

This Sunday, 21st March, is Census day in the UK - but Scotland will have to wait. Our latest blog post from Policy and Research Officer Kirsty McNeill looks at the race equality implications of the decision to postpone the Scottish Census until 2022. bit.ly/2P4BqRM

The recent appearance of signs and messages outside the museum got us thinking – what is design’s role in tackling gender-based violence and creating safe spaces for everyone? 💭 Read more here👇 vam.ac.uk/dundee/article…

We need to end the postcode lottery of access to specialist domestic abuse services. Help us do that: change.org/SWASaferScotla…

The issue of workers being denied toilet dignity has worsened during the pandemic. For female couriers – who are disproportionately impacted – it’s taking a toll on their mental wellbeing and ability to work. Important reporting in huck: buff.ly/3srbhKR

Here's a little reminder that the 6th of May is the Scottish elections and its important to make your voice heard. So go vote!!

A reminder this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek that you can contact our specialist Helpline service via: ☎️0808 801 0301 📧[email protected] 💻mwrc.org.uk/what-we-do/hel… The Helpline is a listening ear and signposting service for Muslim and BME women across Scotland.

We are excited to be part of this upcoming film discussion which is a collaboration between Africa in Motion and Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival tune in to the discussion tomorrow at 6pm 😊

Happy #Pride2021 ! Pride Month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and commemorates the Stonewall riots of 28 June 1969, which led to an upheaval in the course of queer liberation and the first Pride. We stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community this month and always 🏳️‍🌈

Less than 2 weeks till the Launch of Africa in Motion we've partnered up with them to offer two free festival tix to a film of your choice. To enter send us an email at [email protected]. Deadline on the 11th October 🎥

Thank you to Vimeo for their #storiesinplaces collection. As part of my work with Africa in Motion I curated the event Our Legacy: Stories of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow To find out more👇🏾 africa-in-motion.org.uk/2021-festival/…

We are so excited to be part of the panel for Africa in Motion screening event Coconut & Cane at @filmhouse join us for thr screening and Q&a for Lingui this Sunday 15th

Such a pleasure being part of the Q&A panel for Lingui with Florence from AfroCarribean Elders Group and @MissChisomo Dr Chisomo Chancellor Fellow in Sociol Anthropology medical Humanities at Edinburgh University Africa in Motion Filmhouse

Tomorrow is our first in person event after 2 years🥳 come say hello, network with others. This event is FREE but requires booking via 👉🏾 bit.ly/3ywLwxT

Today in Edinburgh, the Kenya in UK 🇰🇪🇬🇧 team is advancing close-to-the-people consular services in Scotland. Listening to and responding to challenges. We thank PS @RoselineNjogu for leadership on #Hudumamajuu