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An illustration about period poverty showing three ladies;two having access to period products and one not

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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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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Innovative local journalism collaborative, the Scottish Beacon, launched!

Eighteen independent local and hyperlocal news publications serving urban and rural communities across Scotland have ...
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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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At the sharp end: Cost-of-living crisis impact higher on asylum seeker mothers

Mothers seeking asylum in the UK face the worst experiences in providing for their children ...

By Juliana da Penha, Migrant Women Press

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Report highlights need for new models of local journalism in Glasgow

Drawing on findings from a workshop held in Glasgow, the Public Interest News Foundation and ...

By Greater Govanhill

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Gambling: The addiction which is being ignored

Picture this. It’s Saturday night, the rain is pouring down, and the shop begins to ...

By Zanib, Greater Govanhill

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