Scotland Women’s Rights and Woman's Hour

8th August 2021

Scotland Women’s Rights Demo

There will be a demo for women’s rights on September 2nd at the Scottish Parliament.

For Women Scotland @ForwomenScot

The Programme for Gov will be announced when Parl reconvenes & is likely to incl a commitment to GRA reform. To coincide with first FMQs, we invite everyone to a demo at Parliament on Thurs 2nd Sep at 11am. Let MSPs know #WomenWontWheesht #SexMatters & say #NoThankYou to selfID

For Women Scotland are still fundraising for their appeal and need just over 11K to reach the target. Please continue to share and support if you can!

LabourWomen’sDeclaration @LabWomenDec

@ForwomenScot need just over another £14K to fund their appeal of the judicial review outcome. We can't afford to let the Scottish Government change the definition of 'woman' unopposed. Please chip in if you can, and share widely. #SexMatters

crowdjustice.comStop the Scottish Government redefining “woman” to include menFor Women Scotland (FWS) is a group of ordinary women from across Scotland who campaign to protect and strengthen women’s and children’s rights.

BBC Woman’s Hour can’t say women

The BBC continue to let women down. In a week where they threatened to report women who objected to cheats in their sport and screened a programme uncritically promoting teen transition, their flagship women’s radio show took the opportunity to avoid using the word woman when referring to periods.

BBC Woman's Hour @BBCWomansHour

A drug that has been used to treat critically ill Covid patients may also help people who struggle with heavy periods. A trial has found that the steroid Dexamethasone could help reduce heavy menstrual bleeding. Dr Pamela Warner joins us to discuss bbc.in/3Ag4SXf

Call to Action

• Share For Women Scotland’s crowdfund here.

• You can complain to the BBC. If you do not receive a satisfactory response there is advice on how to escalate a complaint here.