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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
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Read more here: www.equality-network.org/a-short-summ...
A short summary of the Sandie Peggie V. Fife Health Board and Dr Beth Upton employment tribunal judgment - Equality Network
You may have seen in the news that a judgment has been handed down in the Sandie Peggie v NHS Fife case. Most of the […]
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December 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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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...
Image of stacks of documents on a table with a purple tablecloth. There are brochures for Equality Network and Scottish Trans in the bottom left, and in the right is the new Equality Network Strategy. It has an image of colourful outlines of people on the front. Image of a person with a blonde bob who is wearing black trousers and a black and white houndstooth blazer. She is holding a piece of paper and talking into a microphone. There is a banner for Equality Network in the background.
December 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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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!
Image of a person singing at a microphone and holding a guitar. They have short blonde hair and are wearing a black jumper and a long black and white kilt. A banner for Equality Network is in the background. Two images on a white background. The top image istaken from the side, of a person wearing a dress with small leopard print who is talking on a stage in front of a microphone. A banner for Equality Network is in the background. The bottom image is of a person wearing a black jumpsuit who is talking on a stage in front of a microphone. A banner for Equality Network is in the background. Four images on a white background, of people speaking on a stage in front of a banner for Scottish Trans. The top left image is of a person with short grey hair, wearing a blue jumper. The top right image is of a person with tied up brown hair, wearing a red christmas jumper that says "sleigh the patriarchy". The bottom left image is of a person with very short grey hair, wearing a white tshirt that says "Solidarity forever" and white jeans with colourful shapes all over. The bottom right image is of a person with short grey hair who is wearing a black coat and a grey scarf.
December 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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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...
Graphic with a dark purple background. In a pale purple box it says "Our new strategy lays out how we will move forward together, work together, push back, sustain and protect what we have achieved, and move towards progressive change. How we will, despite challenges, make change together, for diverse LGBTQIA+ people across Scotland. Join us." The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are in the bottom right corner. In the bottom left corner it says "equality-network.org/our-strategy-2026-2029"
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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We have common foundations that inform all of our work and approaches:

Intersectionality; Accessibility; Safety and Wellbeing.
Graphic with a dark purple background. In a pale purple box it says "These common foundations inform our work and approach:" There is a pale blue box, on the left side is an icon of a venn diagram, next to it it says "Intersectionality". Below this is a pale green box, on the left side is an icon of two interlinking arrows, next to it it says "Accessibility". Below this is a pale purple box, on the left side is an icon of a heart with a circular arrow going around it, next to it says "Safety and Wellbeing." The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are in the bottom right corner. In the bottom left corner it says "equality-network.org/our-strategy-2026-2029" Graphic with a dark purple background. In a white box, at the top on the left side is an icon of a venn diagram, next to it it says "Intersectionality". Below it says "We recognise the relationship between marginalised aspects to our identities and/ or protected characteristics such as race, class, and gender, and how these can create overlapping, interdependent, and interlocking disadvantage and we ensure that our work considers this at all available opportunities. This means genuinely welcoming the broad range of identities and differences that exist in our community, in recognition of the positive value to be gained from embracing difference. We are committed to continued and on-going anti-racism work." The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are in the bottom right corner. In the bottom left corner it says "equality-network.org/our-strategy-2026-2029" Graphic with a dark purple background. In a white box, at the top on the left side is an icon of two interlinking arrows, next to it it says "Accessibility". Below it says "We commit to doing the work to make everything we do as accessible and inclusive as possible for those with access needs including by providing alternative ways to engage with and participate in our work. We will communicate the needs and experiences of disabled and neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ people to those in power and recognise that this is best done by hearing and amplifying the voices of those with lived experience." The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are in the bottom right corner. In the bottom left corner it says "equality-network.org/our-strategy-2026-2029" Graphic with a dark purple background. In a white box, at the top on the left side is an icon of a heart with a circular arrow going around it, next to it says "Safety and Wellbeing. Below it says "We recognise that the safety and wellbeing of our team is paramount to the work that we do, and to our ability to continue to do it. This is why it is a priority for us as an organisation to do what we can to ensure and better the wellbeing of our staff. We strive to make our work as inclusive as possible and to work proactively to continue to improve this. We want everyone to feel comfortable and safe engaging with our work and confident that all aspects of their identity will be respected and included whether currently protected by law or not." The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are in the bottom right corner. In the bottom left corner it says "equality-network.org/our-strategy-2026-2029"
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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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
Graphic with a dark purple background. In a pale purple box it says "Our new strategy is focused on four core spheres of work." There is a white scribbly arrow pointing to a diagram of four concentric circles. The centre circle says "Our network - 1". The next one says "Sustain and Protect - 2". The third says "Engagement and Partnerships - 3". The outer circle says "Progress & Change - 4". The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are in the bottom right corner. In the bottom left corner it says "equality-network.org/our-strategy-2026-2029" Graphic with a dark purple background. In a pale green box it says "1. Our Network Our network is our core, that we build from to create change. Our network includes members of the LGBTQIA+ community in Scotland, partner organisations and our volunteers, supporters and allies. We will work together, build relationships and develop our community’s capacity and confidence, so we can work towards the other spheres in our strategy." In a pale blue box it says "2. Sustain and Protect In the current political climate, it’s vital that we work to sustain and protect rights we have secured in Scotland. We will work to monitor potential threats to our rights and support our network to understand and respond to these threats. We will work to support our staff’s wellbeing, and our organisation's ongoing financial security." The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are in the bottom right corner. In the bottom left corner it says "equality-network.org/our-strategy-2026-2029" Graphic with a dark purple background. In a pale purple box it says "3. Engagement and Partnership We will use our expertise to work with a wide range of groups and partners, to create meaningful change. We will support our community to engage with and push for their rights, inclusion and access. We will work to combat misinformation and stigma against the LGBTQIA+ community. We will provide high-quality training and consultancy." In a pale green box it says "4. Progress and Change While we are working to protect and sustain hard-won progress in the current political climate, we will still look towards much-needed change for the LGBTQIA+ community in Scotland. Our focus on securing positive change will be led by the needs of our community, focusing on the greatest impacts on their everyday lives." The Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos are in the bottom right corner. In the bottom left corner it says "equality-network.org/our-strate
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Collaboration, partnership and coalition are crucial, like that which has been seen throughout history.

Whilst there is a concerted effort to roll back the rights of LGBTQIA+ and other marginalised people in Scotland we stand with our partners across the wide equalities and human rights sector.
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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The context in which we are working is shifting, with increasing risk to LGBTQIA+ protections, inclusion and equality and human rights realisation.

There are strategies working counter to our hope for a more inclusive Scotland, ones that sow division.
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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You can access testing through your local health board, or through organisations like Terrence Higgins Trust and Waverley Care – who also run a trans-specific drop in with LGBTYS and LGBT Health and Wellbeing. 🏳️‍⚧️❤️

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Waverley Care
Waverley Care is Scotland's HIV and Hepatitis C charity, working to make a positive difference in the lives of people affected by HIV or Hepatitis C in Scotland
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December 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Today, people living w/ HIV lead long, healthy, full lives thanks to treatment that reduces their viral load to undetectable levels, which means it also can't be transmitted to partners.

Getting regularly tested & taking medications such as PrEP help to significantly reduce the transmission of HIV
December 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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People living with HIV/AIDS still face significant stigma and discrimination, even though our understanding and treatment of the illness has progressed significantly over the last 40 years.
December 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Abortion law urgently needs modernisation, to protect & uphold the needs, health & rights of all pregnant people. Everyone deserves to access healthcare without the fear of persecution and have autonomy over what they do with their bodies - it's high time that abortion was decriminalised in Scotland
November 24, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Creative writing workshop with U Belong Glasgow - A creative writing workshop exploring queer resistance.
November 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Our next workshops to be announced are:

An introduction to starting a grassroots organisation with Glasgow Trans Collective - Exploring how GTC started their grassroots organisation, and how others could get involved or start their own groups to fill the gaps in what our community needs.
November 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM