Advisory group set up to further gender equality

A new group has been created to advise the Scottish Government on the action needed to tackle gender inequality.

The remit of the Advisory Council is to:

  • Bring attention to inequality, as experienced by women and girls in Scotland today
  • Champion policies that make a meaningful difference, encouraging Scotland to become a beacon for gender equality
  • Be a catalyst for change, providing a challenging voice if progress is slow or ineffective
  • Announcing the new group, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said:

Read more: https://news.gov.scot/news/advisory-council-on-women-and-girls

 

 

 

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