Social Equality
Forging connections through digital inclusion
”It’s freedom to know that I’m not going to run out of data, and I ...
By Bonnie Thomson, Greater Govanhill
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Rising numbers of pensioners living in poverty
The rise in the cost of living is negatively impacting people’s lives, and older people ...
By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News
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Kairos Kitchen: a healing space for migrant women in Paisley
How a cookery group helps Black, Asian, minority ethnic and migrant women to build friendships, ...
By Laura Ndanuko, Migrant Women Press
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How a group of residents became lifesavers for one peninsula
When ambulance cover for a community in Argyll and Bute was cut back, a group ...
By Julian Calvert, The Lochside Press
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Just how effective is Scotland’s free period products policy?
Free period products have been part of Scotland’s legislation since 2021 through The Period Products ...
By Samar Jamal and Devon McCole, Greater Govanhill
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Red Ramp Nights: An entertainment event programme specially designed for wheelchair users
A local charity has created an entertainment event programme specially designed for wheelchair users – ...
By Angela Clark, Clydesider
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Orkney Men’s Sheds: Strengthening the bonds of fellowship
Men’s Sheds have become something of a phenomenon, spreading across the UK as an answer ...
By Fiona Grahame, The Orkney News
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Amma Birth Companions: providing vital support to women in need
Amma Birth Companions are a Glasgow-based charity who provide support to women, many of whom ...
By Jack Howse, Greater Govanhill
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Opinion: Not My Bill
The UK Government is passing legislation that paves the way for state-enforced harm, exploitation, and ...
By Sabrina Galella, Migrant Women Press
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A conversation with Roza Salih, the first refugee councillor in Scotland.
Last year, during the previous Scottish local elections results in May, the news spotlight was ...
By Juliana da Penha, Migrant Women Press
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Young women struggling to access the healthcare they need
The Status of Young Women in Scotland Report 2022-2023 provides much-needed research on issues affecting ...
By Samar Jamal, Greater Govanhill
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How Community Outreach is Working to Improve Uptake of Cervical Screenings
Cervical screenings in Govanhill are low among certain groups of women; we explored why this ...
By Rhiannon J Davies, Greater Govanhill
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