Equality Network
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This account is no longer in use. The Equality Network is a leading Scottish LGBTI equality and human rights charity.
Scotland, UK
Joined July 2009
Equality Network and Scottish Trans will no longer be posting on X. This will be our last post on X. Read more here:
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Our former director has this letter in the Herald today:
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All of our campaigning work is funded purely through donations, so if you are able to, please consider donating to support our work and help us to create more change.
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The Equality Network wants to keep campaigning and creating change with our community, but we need your help.
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Our unified voices can and do achieve so much, if we work together we can make real, meaningful change, because everyone deserves to live a life that is safe, free and full of love.
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As a community we are resilient, and most importantly – we are powerful. If you’re feeling unsure about what’s to come, the best thing you can do is get involved!.
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The past 10 years have been very significant in the fight for LGBTI+ Equality and Human Rights. From incredible wins with the Campaign for Equal Marriage in Scotland, to the fight for trans rights and healthcare that we face now, and so much more in between.
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Today the Scottish Government released a progress report with regards to their work on the Non-Binary Action Plan. The report acknowledges that there is still a great deal of work to be done over the next 4 years. Read more here:.
Today the Scottish Government has released their Non-Binary Equality Action Plan Progress Report 2024 which you can read in full here: An easy read version of the Report is also available here:
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You can listen to the full interview here from 2:12:52 -
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All of our campaigning work is funded through donations. We need your support to keep pushing for change. Lets keep creating change - #Together #EqualMarriageAt10 #TogetherWeveGotThis.
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Our Chief Exec was on Good Morning Scotland today talking about how significant the success of the Equal Marriage Campaign 10 years ago was and she discusses how we are moving forward towards more positive change.
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10 countries across Europe have already taken action to end conversion practices. Scotland should join the growing number of countries that recognises the harm they cause, and introduce the measures needed to protect LGBTQA+ people. Find out more:
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We're delighted to be partnering with SHRUB Coop again to host a Clothes & Gift Swap on January 6th, 6:30-8pm! . Did you get some festive gifts that aren't quite 'you'? Bring along any preloved or unloved gifts/clothes to the exchange & swap them for something more your style!
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Together we will get through this. All of our campaigning work is funded through donations. Please consider supporting us so we can keep creating change together:
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In 10 years, we have achieved a lot together, we won with our Equal Marriage Campaign thanks to the support of our community and allies. A lot has changed in the world too, and we know that our work is not done. We have weathered many storms, and we will do it again.
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Every single child and young person, across all nations of the UK, should be able to get the care that they need to grow up happy and healthy. Read our joint statement below ⬇️.
Scottish Trans, along with several other LGBTQ+ organisations across the UK, have published a joint statement on the UK Government’s decision to make its ban on puberty blockers for trans young people permanent. You can read the statement in full here:
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Human rights are not abstract, they exist in our everyday lives. When respected, protected and fulfilled they can transform the lives of LGBTQIA+ people and create a more just, equitable society. #OurRightsOurFutureRightNow #HRD #LGBTRightsAreHumanRights.
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5. Our rights are grounded in law, meaning that they can be enforced when duty-bearers fail to adequately respect them. This includes complying with international human rights law standards and best practice.
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