Volunteering – A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach

What does a human rights and equalities approach mean for volunteering? Join us to learn this and more on this half-day online course. This is a free course, open to anyone working in Scotland’s Third Sector and is hosted fully online. About this course: This course is for anyone working in Scotland’s third sector who...

Making space for play in Scotland

Running from 23 Sep-1 Oct, We Play celebrates children’s free play in Scotland in a beautiful pop-up play café. Making space for play in Scotland – taking forward UN recommendations on children’s right to play and public spaces 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Venue: The Netherbow Theatre @ The Storytelling Centre This panel will discuss...

Redesigning our economy to tackle the climate emergency

Join us for an inspiring conversation about how we can tackle the climate emergency and build a better economy in the process. The current design of our economy with its reliance on fossil fuels and relentless focus on GDP growth has been a key driver of the worsening climate emergency. To tackle the climate emergency...

Perspectives on Data Science in Policing

Join us to explore the benefits and risks of using data science in policing and how to share best practice nationally and internationally The Police Foundation and the Society of Evidence Based Policing welcome you to this online event exploring perspectives on Data Science in Policing. The seminar will bring together experts from policing and...

Webinar: Policing domestic abuse in remote and rural communities

Launch event for a film and report on the policing of domestic abuse in remote and rural northern Scotland during the pandemic. COVID-19 exacerbated challenges that already existed in the policing of domestic abuse in remote and rural northern Scotland. Victims’ direct access to the police and third-sector organisations was impeded by social distancing, while...

Climate Change and Human Rights for the Third Sector

More information to come soon – save the date. This online conference will explore the overlaps of human rights and climate change while contextualising both of these topics for third sector organisations in Scotland. The session will feature guest speakers from environmental rights organisations and third sector sustainability experts. More information to come soon –...

Stalking, Harassment, and using the FollowIt App Training

Training covering what Stalking and Harassment is, and information about the FollowIt App recording tool. Free spaces are available for; students, service users, volunteers and members of the Rape Crisis Network. Stalking and Harassment is a form of Gender-Based Violence and can cause fear, distress and alarm when experienced. Feedback from women survivors is that...

Introduction to Intersectional Youth Work, 30 November 2023

This training explores intersectionality and how it fits with your youth work practice. This training will explore intersectionality and how it fits with your youth work practice. We will look at why intersectionality is important for us as youth workers and how we can include it in our work. This session is suitable for newcomers...

How small steps fuel bold change

Does justice need gradual change or a giant leap? A FREE in-person event for visionaries, rabble-rousers, optimists & all those in-between Drawing on the knowledge of expert keynote speakers: Professor Jason Leitch, Dr Aubrey Fox and Karyn McCluskey how small steps fuel bold change will inspire you to think about how to implement change. We...

Equally Safe: Building Safer Places and Communities in Scotland

Increasing the profile of violence against women, and promoting a gendered approach across community safety and place-based planning Background As part of the 2022 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence the Improvement Service, the Scottish Community Safety Network and Public Health Scotland hosted a successful spotlight event, where we explored how stakeholders could work...