Scottish Women's Aid works hard to represent the needs and views of women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse across the equality strands. Here are some of the things that we have been doing:
Age
As a children's rights organisation we work hard to ensure all young people with experience of domestic abuse are represented within our work. Go to the children and young people's pages here
We supported a report looking into domestic abuse and older women. Download the report here
We have provided training to our members and external agencies on domestic abuse and older women
Disability
We have published briefing papers on the impact of domestic abuse on women's health and wellbeing. Read the briefing papers here
We have undertaken training with Deaf Action
Gender
We have worked closely with the Transgender Alliance to provide training to our members and external agencies.
We work in partnership with organisations such as Engender, Rape Crisis Scotland across a range of issues that impact on women.
Poverty
We have published research on the impact of budget cuts on women, children and young people. Download the report here
We have held a conference looking at the economic effects of domestic abuse
Race
Of our member groups, two refuges respond to the needs of black and ethnic minority women. Find out about Shakti and Hemat Gryffe women's aid.
We provide training to all our member groups, as well as to external agencies on providing support to black and minority ethnic women
We are members of Positive Action in Housing.
Sexuality
We have worked closely with LGBT Youth to produce a briefing paper on domestic abuse and same sex relationships. Read the briefing paper here
We continue to work with LGBT Youth and other organisations to ensure our work responds to the needs of LGBT young people and women.
Scottish Women's Aid will continue to work hard to ensure that all equalities groups are included in our work.