Help tackle gender inequality

The First Minister’s national advisory council on women and girls (NACWG) is calling on Monklands residents to get involved in the conversation on tackling gender inequality.

The organisation is encouraging Airdrie and Coatbridge communities to join the movement and“lend a voice in the latest discussion surrounding disability”.

NACWG welcomes individuals of any gender and those who don’t identify within both towns to bring“real experiences and new voices to the Circle” to help shape recommendations for First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Areas NACWG wish to examine include independent living, access to services and information and participation in society.

NACWG chair Louise Macdonald OBE said:“Disabled women are often faced with double discrimination because of their gender which adds further challenges to their day to day lives.

“We encourage people across North Lanarkshire to share their views and experiences, whether they themselves or someone they know is affected by these issues.

“Every opinion we gather contributes to shaping our recommendations to the First Minister, so we want and need to hear from as wide a range of people as possible.

“It is an opportunity for the people of North Lanarkshire to play a part in real and lasting change for everyone in Scotland.”

To get involved, people can come together to form a“Wee Circle”with family, friends or colleagues discussing ideas and views related to inequality for women and girls with disabilities, and submit their feedback online at onescotland.org/ NACWG.