First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls

As part of our Third Focus of Scrutiny, we hosted a stakeholder roundtable in October, bringing together representatives from policy and care organisations to discuss the key issues in relation to care and equality. In our latest blog, we unpack the major discussion points from the roundtable and share the valuable insights gained: https://loom.ly/-pu93Xw #NACWG #GenerationEqual #GenderEquality #BlogPost

The unequal distribution of care responsibilities between women and men is a defining feature of gender inequality. That's why our Third Focus of Scrutiny is examining the implementation of our recommendations through the lens of care: social care, childcare, and unpaid care. We are scrutinising how our recommendations are being implemented to create real change for women and girls and pushing the Scottish Government to deliver a Scotland where all aspects of care are valued and prioritised. Find out more about our Third Focus of Scrutiny in our blog from the NACWG Co-Chairs: https://loom.ly/H2wmNWk #NACWG #GenerationalEqual #GenderEquality

As we step into 2025, we’re ready to make it a year of action and impact. We'll build on our programme of accountability and research so far focused on care work, Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) and gender budgeting. Watch this space for more. #NACWG #GenderEquality

As we wrap up this year, we would like to thank all those who have been involved in our work to progress gender equality and deliver NACWG recommendations. In particular, our thanks to the women and girls who have shared their invaluable time and expertise. Wishing you a restful festive season. See you in 2025! #HappyHolidays #NewYear #NACWG #GenderEquality

As 2024 comes to a close, we're reflecting on the NACWG's progress. This year, we hosted an impactful accountability event, a successful Circle event and published our Phase Two report on the first two Focuses of Scrutiny. Our continuous engagement with the Scottish Government has been crucial, and in July, we announced our Third Focus on Scrutiny. Thank you for supporting us on this journey as we look forward to the strides we'll take in 2025. #NACWG #YearInReview #GenerationalEqual #GenderEquality

Our recommendations are presented through the themes of leadership, accountability and creating conditions. These themes highlight the collective power of our recommendations in guiding us towards meaningful change for women and girls in Scotland. By focusing on strong leadership, ensuring accountability and fostering the right conditions, we believe we can create a more equitable and inclusive society for all. Find out more on our website: https://loom.ly/A8uREuk #NACWG #GenerationalEqual #GenderEquality

In Scotland, many people think that access to reproductive healthcare is a settled issue, however, Lucy Grieve from Back Off Scotland found that this is not the case for those accessing abortion care. After a conversation with a close friend with lived experience which left her feeling frustrated and angry, the two women decided they didn't want anyone to be made to feel that way. Find out about their four-year campaign to secure safe access zones around all medical facilities providing abortion care across the country on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eQixqSHa #NACWG #GenerationEqual #GenderEquality #BlogPost

Whether it’s youth groups, community cafes, adult learning groups or sports clubs, these groups and facilities are the glue that keep so many communities together. Empowering Women Panel member Fatima speaks about her work with these essential groups and the important role they have had to play during the cost of living crisis. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/e2UsWDik Sleeping Giants #NACWG #GenerationEqual #GenderEquality #BlogPost

The NACWG was created to change the status quo and redistribute the power. At our Accountability Event earlier this year, NACWG member Amanda Amaeshi spoke to us about how we are helping bring the views of marginalised women and girls to the table.  #NACWG #GenerationEqual #GenderEquality #Accountability

Inequality is not inevitable. Making Rights Real works alongside communities experiencing human rights issues, especially those marginalised by laws, policies or public authorities. "We know that we can use human rights to change systems, which is why Making Rights Real has implemented a human rights-based approach to ensure that human rights are not hidden from the rights holders." Read more from Making Rights Real on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eNyq2jGS  #NACWG #GenerationEqual #GenderEquality #BlogPost