Meet Anna Ritchie Allan, executive director of @closethegap.org.uk and co-chair of the #NACWG Anna's background is in research, labour rights and violence against women. Learn more about Anna and our other members: www.generationequal.scot/council-members

#SingleParents are often overlooked and left to deal with navigating family life alone. @opfs.org.uk offers tailored support and financial assistance to women who are single parents in need. Read more: https://loom.ly/CLKysrQ#SingleParents #FamilySupport #NACWG

On International Day of Care and Support, we’re sharing a blog that highlights the importance of advocating for better support systems for caregivers. Read Claire's from the Empowering Women Panel's story on our blog: https://loom.ly/WPUKw44 #Carers #CareAndSupport #BlogPost

Meet Tressa Burke, CEO of Glasgow Disability Alliance and member of the NACWG. Learn more about Tressa and our other members on our website: www.generationequal.scot/council-members/ #NACWGmember #GenerationalEqual #GenderEquality

Ahead of International Day of Care and Support, we're highlighting the importance of the work of carers, both paid and unpaid. NACWG member Shubhanna Hussain is partnership development officer at the Coalition of Carers, working to ensure the diverse voices of unpaid carers are included. #Carers

After the 2021 Taliban takeover, the Linda Norgrove Foundation worked to bring 20 Afghan medical students to Scotland. Read more about the grant-giving trust's incredible work: www.generationequal.scot/news/the-campaign-to-bring-female-afghan-medical-students #RefugeeWeek #FemaleDoctors

Unpaid carers carry the burden of balancing caring responsibilities, often at the cost of their mental and physical wellbeing. Our latest lived experience blog shares Babz’s story: https://loom.ly/-h2xAg0 #EmpoweringWomenPanel #Carer #NACWG

In her lived experience blog from the Empowering Women Panel, Debbie shares her story about how the cost of living crisis has affected her as a disabled woman living in Scotland. Read Debbie's story a here: https://loom.ly/Gzl2a4Q #DisabilityAwareness #MentalHealth #BlogPost

Meet Sandy Brindley, Chief Executive of Rape Crisis Scotland and member of the NACWG. Learn more about Sandy and our other members on our website: www.generationequal.scot/council-members/ #NACWGmember #GenerationalEqual #GenderEquality

Last week, the NACWG met for a learning session where we reflected on barriers and enablers to progress of our work. #NACWG #GenerationEqual #GenderEquality

Yesterday, the NACWG met for an engaging facilitated learning session. Together, we shared insights, celebrated progress and looked ahead to the next steps in our work.

Today on International Equal Pay Day, we're highlighting a critical but often overlooked barrier to women’s economic equality - the hidden impact of unpaid care work and economic abuse. Find out more in our blog: https://loom.ly/pylSrl0

Caring for a loved one can change everything, especially when facing stigma and misunderstanding. Debbie shares her experience of growing up as a young carer for a mother with mental health challenges and navigating the cultural stigma that often surrounds it: www.generationequal.scot/news/debbies

Meet Talat Yaqoob FRSE, consultant and researcher on equality and inclusion, founder of Pass the Mic, and co-chair of the NACWG. Talat is a campaigner with over 16 years’ experience in the third sector. Find out more: www.generationequal.scot/council-members/

In our latest lived experience blog from the Empowering Women Panel, Lisa shares her journey of balancing work and bringing up four children. She speaks openly about the challenges of separation, single parenthood and the impact of domestic abuse. Read more: https://loom.ly/zzw3jzo

Women and girls make up more than half of the population and we need to make them a priority. We continue to hear about what @‪scottishgovernment.bsky.social would like to do, but we need to see action towards delivering gender equality across Scotland. #GenderEquality

Meet Shubhanna Hussain, partnership development officer at @‪carerscoalition.bsky.social‬ and member of the NACWG. Shubhanna works with local carer organisations, the wider third sector and policy makers to ensure unpaid carers are included in policy decisions: generationequal.scot/council-members/

In 2018, Jenni joined Young Women Lead, a programme aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of young women in decision-making spaces. The programme focuses on breaking down barriers and enabling young women to make a difference. Find out more in our guest blog: https://loom.ly/9rLaZHE

This week, the NACWG met with the Empowering Women Panel for a facilitated learning session to discuss our ongoing work. It’s great to see momentum continue as we remain committed to tackling gender inequality and driving meaningful change for women and girls across Scotland. #GenderEquality

Becoming an unpaid carer isn’t something you plan for, but for Jenny, life changed dramatically when her wife Sarah became unwell. What started as postnatal depression became a long-term mental health condition that has shaped their lives for the last 30 years. Read more: https://loom.ly/AXneIuc

The Empowering Women Panel wants to be seen and heard. Through their lived experience, the Empowering Women Panel offers an insight into what women and girls in marginalised communities deal with everyday. They want @‪scottishgovernment.bsky.social‬ to listen, understand and take action.

Meet Satwat Rehman, chief executive of @opfs.org.uk and member of the NACWG. Satwat has more than 30 years of experience working in equalities and education. Since joining @opfs.org.uk, she has been a member of several commissions and advisory groups. www.generationequal.scot/council-members/

Project Esperanza is a group supporting Black and minority ethnic migrant families in Edinburgh. The project offers holistic support to women and girls, helping them navigate the many challenges of settling in the UK. Read more about their work in our guest blog: https://loom.ly/v2nSGos

In our blog by Scotland’s first Women’s Health Champion, Professor Anna Glasier OBE reflects on the progress made so far. From tackling barriers to care to amplifying the voices of women who feel unheard in the health system, this role is an opportunity to drive real change: https://loom.ly/tKPU9YU

Intersectional gender budgeting is a practical, proven way to better target public investment, ensuring funding decisions support women and children most affected by poverty and inequality. It’s a key recommendation in our Third Focus of Scrutiny report: www.generationequal.scot/third-focus-...

In Scotland, many people think that access to reproductive healthcare is a settled issue, however, Lucy Grieve from Back Off Scotland found that this is not the case for those accessing abortion care. Find out about their campaign for change: www.generationequal.scot/news/bringin...

Meet Pheona Matovu, co-founder of Radiant and Brighter and member of the NACWG. With over a decade of experience in migration and ethnic diversity, Pheona works with organisations to review systems and policies, making meaningful structural change. Learn more about Pheona: loom.ly/-j5AJgM

Meet Leeanne — a passionate equality advocate with a background in the care system. In our blog, Leeanne shares her inspiring journey of empowerment and her mission to encourage others to speak up and create change: https://loom.ly/XrLLDjw #NACWG

@scottishgovernment.bsky.social‬ has an obligation to deliver for every woman and girl across Scotland, no exceptions. The NACWG is here to remind them of that responsibility. We’re encouraging the government to go further and faster to tackle inequality and drive real, lasting change.

Gender equality isn't just a goal — it's a necessity. The NACWG is deeply committed to progressing gender equality, in all aspects of life. Together, let's push for a future where gender-based pay gaps are a thing of the past.

For #DisabilityAwarenessDay, we’re sharing a blog that highlights the real-life experiences of those working as carers and the challenges that come with it. From unpaid travel costs to lack of recognition, there’s still a long way to go. Read more: https://loom.ly/WPUKw44

Real progress on gender equality needs more than good intentions, it needs accountability. That’s why having people inside and outside of government, holding it to a higher standard, is vital. We need voices who push for action, not just promises. #GenerationalEqual #GenderEquality

Meet Nicola Dickie, director of people policy at @cosla.gov.uk and member of the NACWG. She has over 25 years of experience in frontline services, strategy and policy, helping shape work that impacts lives across Scotland: www.generationequal.scot/council-members/

Empowering Women Panel member Fatima spoke to the NACWG about working with essential community groups and facilities, and the important role they have had to play during the cost of living crisis: www.generationequal.scot/news/fatimas-story-the-glue-that-keeps-communities-together/ #GenerationEqual

This Disability Pride Month, we're spotlighting the voices of disabled women because being disabled, being a woman and living through the pandemic has created a triple whammy of inequality. Read more about the challenges faced: www.generationequal.scot/news/ready-willing-and-able-to-participate/

Women and girls deserve policies and services that tackle sexism and misogyny head on. This needs a bold, coherent and well-resourced approach across the @scottishgovernment.bsky.social and the wider public sector. The NACWG want to see real action follow the rhetoric. #NACWG #GenderEquality

The #NACWG is powered by a diverse group, aged 17 and up, each bringing unique experiences and perspectives to the table. Together, we're committed to driving gender equality in Scotland. Get to know more about our work so far: loom.ly/q_oRdAs

Women experiencing homelessness are often unseen and overlooked. While rough sleeping statistics suggest most are men, many women take hidden, less visible routes to survive, staying with strangers or in unsafe places to avoid the streets. Read more in our blog: https://loom.ly/ucEFKVE

Meet Dr Marsha Scott, CEO of Scottish Women's Aid and member of the #NACWG. With over 30 years of experience working to end violence against women, Marsha is passionate about creating a better, safer world for women and children. Learn more: www.generationequal.scot/council-memb...

@scottishgovernment.bsky.social reaffirmed its commitment to take forward our recommendation to develop a national equality strategy in yesterday’s annual statement. Work is now underway, with the NACWG and our Empowering Women Panel helping to shape a robust strategy that drives real change.

After the Taliban takeover in 2021, the Linda Norgrove Foundation worked to bring 20 promising Afghan medical students to Scotland, giving them the chance to finish their studies in safety and pursue their dreams of becoming doctors. Read more in our latest blog: bit.ly/43VqWqJ

We welcome the @scottishgovernment.bsky.social's annual statement which makes visible the actions being taken across government to address the barriers women and girls face. It's an important accountability and transparency tool, called for by the NACWG.

"We want to see real listening from @scottishgovernment.bsky.social. To not only hear what the #NACWG and Empowering Women Panel are saying, but to better understand the realities behind it." #GenerationEqual #GenderEquality

Meet Lily Greenan, freelance consultant, researcher, trainer and member of the #NACWG. From her early days as an activist to leading Scottish Women’s Aid for nine years, Lily has helped shape major policy changes across Scotland. Learn more: www.generationequal.scot/council-memb...

During #Carers Week, we’re sharing real stories from unpaid carers, like Jenny. She lives in a rural area and cares full-time for her wife. Like many others, Jenny is feeling the added pressure of the cost-of-living crisis, made worse by gender inequalities: https://loom.ly/D1ZCnXM

This #CarersWeek, we’re sharing Rosie’s story. A powerful reminder of the realities unpaid carers face every day. After becoming a full-time carer following a divorce, Rosie struggled to access support. It wasn’t until help was finally offered that things began to change: https://loom.ly/5gBbV1s

Feminist academics and campaigners have been calling for gender budgeting to be implemented for decades. Women and girls cannot continue to wait to be a priority in government budget decisions. Read our latest report for more: https://www.generationequal.scot/third-focus-of-scrutiny

@scottishgovernment.bsky.social’s priorities can’t be fully realised without effective equality mainstreaming and that means doing much more to deliver for women. Our report shows the current approach isn’t working: www.generationequal.scot/third-focus-of-scrutiny

Meet Jen Ang, founding director of @lawmanity.com and member of the #NACWG. Jen is an experienced human rights lawyer and legal expert on asylum, human rights and children’s rights and on the rights of survivors of torture. Learn more about the NACWG: www.generationequal.scot/council-memb...

In our blog, Empowering Women Panel member Barbara talks about the invisible consequences of the ongoing crisis: isolation, lack of social interaction and an overwhelming sense of loneliness. Find out more: www.generationequal.scot/news/barbara... #NACWG