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Equality Network
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The Equality Network is a leading Scottish lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) equality and human rights charity
We've written & published a short summary statement regarding the Sandie Peggie V NHS Fife Health Board employment tribunal case & the judgment given yesterday. Much of the media coverage has missed key information, the most important aspect being that all claims against Dr Beth Upton were dismissed
December 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Collaboration, partnership and coalition are more crucial than ever, as we work against increasing attempts to sow division and exclusion. We must work together to create meaningful change and a more inclusive Scotland.

Read our new strategy here: www.equality-network.org/resources/ou...
December 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Throughout the evening we heard from speakers who shared vital messages of support and solidarity, including: Older Dykes for Trans Rights, Lawmanity, Young Women's Movement and Zero Tolerance.

We also had an incredible performance by Will O' the Whisperer!
December 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
We launched our new three-year strategy last Thursday in Edinburgh. It was an energising evening, full of solidarity, collaboration and connection. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, so many from across the equalities and human rights sector joined us to show their support.
December 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
We are more driven than ever. Our community is strong, and we are not going anywhere.

Find out more, and join us: www.equality-network.org/our-strategy...
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We have common foundations that inform all of our work and approaches:

Intersectionality; Accessibility; Safety and Wellbeing.
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Our new strategy is focused on four core spheres of work:

1. Our Network
2. Sustain and Protect
3. Engagement and Partnerships
4. Progress and Change
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today, we launch our new three-year strategy.

It lays out how we will move forward, work together to push back, sustain and protect what we have already achieved, and together move towards progressive and meaningful change.

Read more: www.equality-network.org/resources/ou...
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today is World AIDS day ❤️

World AIDS day has been marked every year since 1988, to:

❤️ Fight the stigma of HIV/AIDS

❤️ Show solidarity with those living with HIV/AIDS & honour those we have lost to AIDS-related illnesses

❤️ Raise awareness of the testing, treatments & interventions available
December 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We're supporting 'Let’s change the Act', Scotland’s campaign to decriminalise abortion and reform the Abortion Act 1967 - have you signed up yet to support the campaign? letschangetheact.co.uk and follow @letschangetheact on Instagram.
November 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
We Can't Keep Waiting takes place this Saturday, 22nd November at the Pyramid at Anderston in Glasgow!

The event is for trans and nonbinary people only - sign up for your ticket here: www.outsavvy.com/event/30917/...
November 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Excited to share that our CEO, Dr Rebecca Don Kennedy, will be a speaker at the Proud Futures Leading with Pride: LGBTQ+ Leadership and Changemaker Conference in Glasgow on Thursday 13th November.

👉 Find out more and book your ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leading-wi...
November 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
This month, the Council of Europe formally adopted Recommendation CM/Rec(2025)7 on Equal Rights for Intersex Persons. It is the first international instrument of its kind dedicated solely to advancing the rights of intersex people.
October 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Under the current law, people who are pregnant in Scotland have no legal right to end a pregnancy and this needs to change. We're supporting 'Let’s change the Act', Scotland’s campaign to decriminalise abortion and reform the Abortion Act 1967 - please join us!

www.letschangetheact.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Our Policy and Campaigns officer Christopher attended the ILGA #FaceForward Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania last week.

It was an incredibly inspiring and energizing event, full of workshops, speeches and discussions with dedicated LGBTQ+ activists, building solidarity and movements across Europe.
October 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
How can you be a good ally to ace people? This Ace Week we asked our Disability and Neurodiversity Officer to write a blog post explaining more about asexuality, and how you can show allyship with ace people! Check it out here: www.equality-network.org/ace-week-2025/
October 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It's Ace Week! 💜 Ace Week is marked annually, to raise awareness of ace identities and the challenges and barriers that asexual people can face, to bring together people across the asexual spectrum and celebrate the beautiful diversity of the ace community.
October 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Join us for a free online intersectional equality, diversity and inclusion training session, on 30th Oct at 2pm.

This session is targeted at small organisations or underfunded/unfunded groups.

www.outsavvy.com/event/30908/...
October 21, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Our next highlight for Black History Month focuses on queer, black writers from or based in Scotland. These are a mix of recommendations from our team and the wonderful folks at Lavender Menace 🪻🏳️‍🌈
October 16, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Join us for a free online session, on 30th Oct @ 2pm, to explore ways your organisation can be more inclusive – What is an intersectional approach and how can you do it on little to no budget? What does “accessible” really mean? Can we really include everyone?
www.outsavvy.com/event/30908/...
October 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Joy for All is today! We can't wait to welcome you to Norton Park Conference Centre, 11-4pm, for our market and community space. You can shop stalls from local artists and community organisations, do some crafting and find out more about new ways to start making change in your community. 💪
October 11, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Our Community Market Joy for All is this Saturday- Tomorrow! We're making our final preparations and can't wait to see you there🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Our final artist highlight is plantbotart! He is a queer artist, focused on making work about queer identity & nature. He will have handmade patches, prints and badges
October 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Our Community Market Joy for All is this Saturday! We're so excited to see you there🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Our artist highlight for today is Chronicrafts! Their main goal is to put a bit more joy and positivity into the world, they'll be bringing a wide range of crafted trinkets!
October 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
October is Black History Month #BHM25 - CRER have organised an incredible programme of events over this month - see them here: www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/whats-on

Our first post for the month explores the history and activism around the black and brown stripes on pride flags.
October 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We've just released an accessible, web-based version of our report 'Still Complicated', which explores Bi+ experiences of accessing services and support, and how this can be improved. You can read it here: www.equality-network.org/assets/still...
October 8, 2025 at 12:38 PM