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Life in Scotland for LGBTQ+ Young People Research

LGBT Youth Scotland are currently running our Life in Scotland for LGBTQ+ young people research to understand the experiences and feelings of LGBTQ+ young people in Scotland in 2026. The project is open until 5th October 2026. LGBT Youth Scotland wants to hear from LGBTQ+ people aged 13 – 25 in Scotland in their Life in Scotland for …

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Our latest newsletter

We have just sent out our latest newsletter to our members and subscribers – you can view it at this link: https://mailchi.mp/volunteeredinburgh/equality-and-rights-newsletter-hejdhn8rly-4943788. If you would like to receive it to your inbox you can join as a member here: https://equalityandrightsnetwork.org.uk/#membership. Or subscribe to the newsletter here: https://equalityandrightsnetwork.org.uk/news/.

Edinburgh is Our Home

The City of Edinburgh Council have launched a new campaign to recognise and celebrate the diversity of our city and the positive contribution immigration continues to make. Edinburgh is our Home will showcase this contribution while promoting understanding, acceptance and interest in our city’s many cultures and communities. Over the next few months stories from …

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Join the Third Sector Grants Programme Steering Group

The City of Edinburgh Council are looking for third sector leaders to join the steering group being brought together to shape and design the Council’s new £2.5m per annum Third Sector Grants Programme. This is a grant programme established to fund third sector organisations and actions which support delivery of the Council’s priorities on prevention, …

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(IN)VISIBLE Report: Health, Sex and Gender Inequalities in Scotland

Voluntary Health Scotland have launched a new report examining the impact of sex and gender on health experiences and outcomes in Scotland. The report draws on evidence from over 50 VHS member organisations as well as other sources. Broad themes in how sex and gender impact on health outcomes and experiences are identified as well …

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Equal Edinburgh – 2026-2030

On Tuesday 10 March 2026 the City of Edinburgh Council approved Equal Edinburgh, the Councils’ new four year equality framework. This new plan aims to make council and other services easier to access and understand for residents, while reducing the stigma associated with doing so. The plan was developed following extensive engagement over the past …

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