Study of the Workforce and Employment Issues Surrounding Self-Directed Support
This study was carried out between March and September 2009 to provide evidence to identify workforce issues surrounding people in receipt of Self-Directed Support (SDS), to identify ways to support SDS clients as employers and to develop strategies to develop and support the Per… Read more
Reporting on Progress Towards Equality of Opportunity for Women and Men Made by Public Authorities in Scotland: Ministerial Priorities for Gender Equality - Tackling Violence Against Women
This report sets out the findings of research to identify the progress being made by public authorities in one of two areas designated in Scotland as ministerial priorities under the Gender Equality Duty: tackling violence against women. There is evidence that violence against wo… Read more
Equality and diversity and older people with high support needs
This review adopts a ?capability-based? approach to equality, analysing older people with high support needs from different equality groups and highlighting relevant debates associated to equality and diversity. Drawing on a range of reports, statistics and conversations with… Read more
Equal opportunities and the Scottish Parliament: a progress review
This review was commissioned by the Equality and Human Rights Commission in Scotland in order to contribute to understanding of the progress made by the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government in using the equal opportunities powers granted under the Scotland Act 1998. T… Read more
Spend now: save later - The Case for Gender Budget Analysis in Violence Against Women Spending
This report, produced by the Scottish Women's Budget Group, is a concise analysis of the case for gender budget analysis in violence against women spending. The briefing was commissioned by Scottish Women's Aid and Rape Crisis Scotland with a view to informing the debate about h… Read more
Homophobia, transphobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity: a comparative legal analysis
This report updates the Fundamental Rights Agency comparative legal analysis of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity first published in June 2008. It presents the situation as it stood at the end of 2009, though information gathered in 2010 has be… Read more
Who Runs Scotland 2006?
A look at women?s roles and representation in senior positions in the public and private sector. The report coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Sex Discrimination Act (SDA). It gives percentages for women in key job areas, as well as some thoughts on the reasons behind th… Read more
Girlz, Girlz, Girlz
A research report into the health and well-being of lesbian, bisexual and transgender young women in Edinburgh. Read more
Safer Sex Supply for G&B Men in Lothians
A needs assessment done into the provision of condoms and prophylactic supplies for young gay and bisexual men in The Lothians. Thanks to all those who contributed. Read more
Gender Audit 1999/2000, 7th (and last) edition
A major project to research and map the position of women in all areas of Scottish life and society. Statistical data and expert commentary. This report may be purchased at the below link. Read more