 New campaign to end prostitution
Glasgow City Council today launched a new campaign calling for the Scottish Parliament to give the powers needed to challenge demand, change public perception and, ultimately, to put an end to prostitution.Support the campaign and find out more.
Scottish Women’s Aid Census
On the 24th September 2009, Women’s Aid groups across Scotland took part in a 24 hour census to identify how many women, children and young people were supported. Find out more
Reduce Abuse Project Award
The West Dunbartonshire Reduce Abuse Project has received a national award for the Sexual Bullying Programme in school communities. Further info
Latest Domestic Abuse Stats
There were 53,681 incidents of domestic abuse recorded in Scotland 2008-09, compared to the 49,655 incidents last year - an 8 per cent increase. Read the full bulletin.
New Course Pilot in Highlands
A new course is being piloted in December in the Highlands: “Exploring the Sexualisation of Culture and the Normalisation of Commercial Sexual Exploitation”. Further info
Join the Scottish Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation - share views, get involved in activism and support work to end sexual exploitation.
16 Days Activities
We are coming to the end of a packed programme of activities for the 16 Days of Action. Some of the highlights included:
Feminist Friday
NUS Scotland Women's Campaign organised Glasgow’s first ‘Feminist Friday’. Further info
East Dunbartonshire
Read a report on East Dunbartonshire's activties
New Publications
Rape Crisis Scotland: Final Evaluation of ‘This Is Not an Invitation to Rape Me’ Campaign
RCS have published a full evaluation of their recent ‘This Is Not an Invitation to Rape Me’ Campaign. Further info
Scottish Women’s Aid Analysis of Single Outcome Agreements 2009
SWA’s analysis of this year’s round of Single Outcome Agreements questions whether the protection of women and children from violence is one of the highest priorities across Scotland. Read the report and parliamentary briefing.
Become a ZT Trustee
Zero Tolerance is seeking to recruit up to four skilled and enthusiastic trustees to join our board. This voluntary position is an exciting opportunity to work with a small but very determined and vibrant charity and make a real difference. Find out more
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