Gender equality

The latest data shows a reversal in previous trends which found the pay gap was narrowing

Gender equality

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Gender pay gap rises by 30 per cent in Scotland, according to new figures

Around three quarters of those who responded said they experienced the same level of sexual harassment in the workplace

Around three quarters of those who responded said they experienced the same level of sexual harassment in the workplace

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Sexual harassment at work 'endemic' in Scotland, report finds

Government mustensure rights of non-binary people aren’t left behind

Government mustensure rights of non-binary people aren’t left behind

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Caitlin Logan: Government must ensure rights of non-binary people aren’t left behind

Not one party has achieved a gender-balanced list of candidates

Not one party has achieved a gender-balanced list of candidates

Gender equality

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No parties have gender-balanced candidate list for General Election in Scotland

Anneliese Dodds aid she wanted to strip out the 'futile and dehumanising parts' of acquiring a gender recognition certificate

Anneliese Dodds aid she wanted to strip out the 'futile and dehumanising parts' of acquiring a gender recognition certificate

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Labour want to simplify changing gender after Scottish plans blocked

Laura Jane Wilkie is exploring the tradition of women's work songs

Laura Jane Wilkie is exploring the tradition of women's work songs

Gender equality

Waulking songs by women strike chord with fiddle player

Pay gaps at the BBC are getting worse, bosses at the corporation have admitted

Pay gaps at the BBC are getting worse, bosses at the corporation have admitted

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Gender, race, and sexuality pay gaps at BBC are widening, bosses admit

A generation of women and girls are the first to have to adapt to a new, tougher climate reality to survive and thrive

A generation of women and girls are the first to have to adapt to a new, tougher climate reality to survive and thrive

Gender equality

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Anne McLaughlin: Progress on gender equality must be protected

The Alba Party's Ash Regan took some inspiration from Dolly Parton

The Alba Party's Ash Regan took some inspiration from Dolly Parton

Ash Regan: Collective strength can shift mountains when we boost each other up

From left: Abbi Garton-Crosbie, Steph Brawn, Jane Cassidy, editor Laura Webster, Alex Eavers, Laura Pollock and Shona Craven

From left: Abbi Garton-Crosbie, Steph Brawn, Jane Cassidy, editor Laura Webster, Alex Eavers, Laura Pollock and Shona Craven

Gender equality

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Laura Webster: Progress for women in journalism is great but it's not done yet

Gillian Mackay has made her voice heard

Gillian Mackay has made her voice heard

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Gillian Mackay: Politics treats women relatively well – but could do so much better

SNP women politicians gathered outside Holyrood to celebrate International Women's Day

SNP women politicians gathered outside Holyrood to celebrate International Women's Day

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SNP women gather at Holyrood to celebrate International Women's Day

The Elect Her campaign is aiming to build a world where women are properly represented in politics

The Elect Her campaign is aiming to build a world where women are properly represented in politics

Gender equality

‘We’re starting to see a shift in Scotland’: The campaign for more women in politics

Humza Yousaf speaks to the media after being voted in as the 6th First Minster of Scotland at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh.

Humza Yousaf speaks to the media after being voted in as the 6th First Minster of Scotland at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh.

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Structural change needed to tackle the lack of women in Scottish political journalism

Mhairi Black is set to step down from the House of Commons

Mhairi Black is set to step down from the House of Commons

Gender equality

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Mhairi Black: It's not Westminster-bashing to point out danger of misogyny in power

Kate Forbes wants to remind women that they can change the world

Kate Forbes wants to remind women that they can change the world

Gender equality

Kate Forbes: Women in politics must strive to remember this key thing

Eszter Tarnai discusses her experience in Hungary and the different approach in Scotland

Eszter Tarnai discusses her experience in Hungary and the different approach in Scotland

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I'm from Hungary – International Women's Day in Scotland is very different

Roz Foyer said that her experience as a young woman entering the workforce encouraged her to join a trade union

Roz Foyer said that her experience as a young woman entering the workforce encouraged her to join a trade union

Gender equality

Roz Foyer: Women have always been at the heart of the trade union movement

Scotland's justice system is under 'radical' reform, but women still face barriers to justice

Scotland's justice system is under 'radical' reform, but women still face barriers to justice

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Where is justice for women in Scotland in 2024?

From left: Editor Laura Webster, Lesley Riddoch and Assa Samake-Roman who will be contributing to the edition among dozens of other amazing women

From left: Editor Laura Webster, Lesley Riddoch and Assa Samake-Roman who will be contributing to the edition among dozens of other amazing women

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Don't miss our historic International Women's Day edition

Women gathered at Parliament

Women gathered at Parliament

Alison Johnstone

Hundreds gather at Holyrood to celebrate International Women’s Day

A recent study found that one in four UK males from the ages of 16 to 29 look favourably on self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate

A recent study found that one in four UK males from the ages of 16 to 29 look favourably on self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate

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Humza Yousaf: Promoting positive masculinity is key to creating a better society

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie star in the upcoming Barbie movie

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie star in the upcoming Barbie movie

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Amanda Amaeshi: Barbie teaches an important lesson – but let's be clear what that is

Mother feeding daughter formula from baby bottle

Mother feeding daughter formula from baby bottle

Gender equality

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Caitlin Logan: A woman’s right to choose must extend to decisions on breastfeeding

Research has found an increase in misogynistic behaviour in schools

Research has found an increase in misogynistic behaviour in schools

Trade unions are at the forefront of tackling misogyny in schools

Handout photo issued by Scottish Parliament of a general view of the parliament during the time tabling debate for the Stage 3 Proceedings of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. Picture date: Tuesday December 20, 2022. PA Photo. The Bill is

Handout photo issued by Scottish Parliament of a general view of the parliament during the time tabling debate for the Stage 3 Proceedings of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. Picture date: Tuesday December 20, 2022. PA Photo. The Bill is

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Karen Adam: Scottish Parliament has room for change when it comes to gender bias

Katrin Jakobsdottir is set to join a strike over pay equality and gender based violence in Iceland

Katrin Jakobsdottir is set to join a strike over pay equality and gender based violence in Iceland

Gender equality

Iceland's Prime Minister joins first women's strike in 48 years over gender pay gap

The EU law was used for a long-running equal pay claim against Glasgow City Council

The EU law was used for a long-running equal pay claim against Glasgow City Council

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Equal pay law which led to huge payout for Glasgow workers ‘scrapped’ after Brexit

Men in Scotland hold more key leadership positions than women in media and culture

Men in Scotland hold more key leadership positions than women in media and culture

'Glass ceiling' for women and minorities in Scotland revealed in new Engender report

Gendered assumptions have led to women often being paid much less than men

Gendered assumptions have led to women often being paid much less than men

Gender equality

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Women’s role in workplace struggles to be recognised in new collections

Two thirds of public boards in Scotland have achieved a gender balance - a third have not

Two thirds of public boards in Scotland have achieved a gender balance - a third have not

Gender equality

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Two-thirds of Scottish public boards are gender balanced – here's the best to worst

Women are 'missing' from positions of power in Scotland, a report has found

Women are 'missing' from positions of power in Scotland, a report has found

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Women in Scotland 'missing' from key positions of power while men overrepresented

Crop diversity has benefits including reduced threat from pests

Crop diversity has benefits including reduced threat from pests

Gender equality

Scottish researchers find empowering women is 'key' to crop diversity

Rishi Sunak was greeted with laughter from Tory MPs after making a joke about transgender women

Rishi Sunak was greeted with laughter from Tory MPs after making a joke about transgender women

Gender equality

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Rishi Sunak caught making joke about transgender women in leaked video

Douglas Ross has been labelled a

Douglas Ross has been labelled a

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'Nasty little bigot': Douglas Ross faces backlash over Drag Queen Story Time row

Jenni Snell, CEO, and Rhianna Mallia, research and policy lead, of the Young Women's Movement

Jenni Snell, CEO, and Rhianna Mallia, research and policy lead, of the Young Women's Movement

Gender equality

Young Women's Movement looks to the future fighting misogyny and peer sex abuse

Protesters at Edinburgh University following the cancellation of Adult Human Female for the second time

Protesters at Edinburgh University following the cancellation of Adult Human Female for the second time

Edinburgh University

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Edinburgh University bosses 'disappointed' following Adult Human Female cancellation

Students block the entrance to the screening of Adult Human Female at the University of Edinburgh

Students block the entrance to the screening of Adult Human Female at the University of Edinburgh

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Adult Human Female screening cancelled for second time as activists block entrance

The University of Edinburgh has dismissed calls from transgender students to cancel the rescheduled screening of Adult Human Female

The University of Edinburgh has dismissed calls from transgender students to cancel the rescheduled screening of Adult Human Female

Edinburgh University

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'We feel alone': Transgender students speak out over Adult Human Female screening

Some seem to believe children are the result of a miraculous self-conception

Some seem to believe children are the result of a miraculous self-conception

Gender equality

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Ruth Wishart: Women spend altogether too much of their lives being scared

Women and children have faced huge psychological burdens following Russia’s invasion

Women and children have faced huge psychological burdens following Russia’s invasion

Gender equality

Roger Mullin: Ukraine is a war against women and children

Feminism isn't an exclusive club - it's a means to ensure a more equal world, writes Karen Adam

Feminism isn't an exclusive club - it's a means to ensure a more equal world, writes Karen Adam

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Scotland is better when women support each other - in politics and in life

Nicola Sturgeon has repeatedly appointed gender-balanced Cabinets, pictured above her Cabinet Secretaries in 2021. Not pictured is Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville who was appointed over Zoom as one of her family members was isolating.

Nicola Sturgeon has repeatedly appointed gender-balanced Cabinets, pictured above her Cabinet Secretaries in 2021. Not pictured is Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville who was appointed over Zoom as one of her family members was isolating.

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Will Scotland's next first minister appoint a gender-balanced Cabinet?

SNP leadership candidates Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf

SNP leadership candidates Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf

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Shona Craven: Anti-abortion groups are always ready to pounce

Some council areas spending as little as four pence per eligible person on period products

Some council areas spending as little as four pence per eligible person on period products

Gender equality

Scotland’s councils underspending on period products despite world-first legislation

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone speaks in Holyrood

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone speaks in Holyrood

Alison Johnstone

Scottish Parliament equality reforms 'could make big difference'

Organisations are concerned that current commitments will be dropped

Organisations are concerned that current commitments will be dropped

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LGBT+ groups urge SNP candidates to make five key pledges

SNP MSP Kaukab Stewart said it was a 'shame' no transgender person was able to speak for themselves on the Debate Night panel during a discussion about gender reform

SNP MSP Kaukab Stewart said it was a 'shame' no transgender person was able to speak for themselves on the Debate Night panel during a discussion about gender reform

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BBC called out by MSP for not having transgender person on Debate Night panel

Shona Robison (left) and Alister Jack (right)

Shona Robison (left) and Alister Jack (right)

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Alister Jack ‘refuses to engage’ with Holyrood on Section 35, says minister

Rishi Sunak was interviewed by Piers Morgan on Thursday night

Rishi Sunak was interviewed by Piers Morgan on Thursday night

Conservative Party

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Rishi Sunak defends using Section 35 order in Piers Morgan interview

Stephen Flynn said issues in Scotland's prisons related to a 'very small number of people'

Stephen Flynn said issues in Scotland's prisons related to a 'very small number of people'

Gender equality

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Gender reform bill ‘in no way related’ to trans prison row, Stephen Flynn says

Alyn Smith suggested those who do not support the Scottish Government's gender reforms, which Joanna Cherry has criticised, should leave the party

Alyn Smith suggested those who do not support the Scottish Government's gender reforms, which Joanna Cherry has criticised, should leave the party

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Joanna Cherry says she won't be leaving SNP following Alyn Smith remark

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that the GRR Bill doesn't 'in any way change' how transgender criminals are dealt with in the prison system

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said that the GRR Bill doesn't 'in any way change' how transgender criminals are dealt with in the prison system

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Gender reform 'doesn't change' where trans criminals are jailed, says Nicola Sturgeon

Transgender women will no longer be allowed to play contact rugby in the women's game from February 1

Transgender women will no longer be allowed to play contact rugby in the women's game from February 1

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How the rugby world reacted to Scotland's trans player ban