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Men are overrepresented in all of Scotland’s democratic bodies. There are multiple barriers to women – particularly women of colour, disabled women and LGBTI+ women – accessing politics.

Engender’s Equal Representation Development Officer Jessie Duncan is kicking us off with an introduction to some of the key issues around data and elections, and why gathering data is vital to achieving equal representation.

equal representation in politics Engender blog Why we need data to achieve equal representation in politics Today we’re publishing the last in a recent series of blogs from the Equal Representation Coalition looking at the

Engender’s Equal Representation Development Officer Jessie Duncan is kicking us off with an introduction to some of the key issues around data and elections, and why gathering data is vital to achieving equal representation.

Women’s rights are at risk in Scotland, as Brexit and challenges to the Human Rights Act threaten to undermine hard-won victories like protection from maternity discrimination.

Equal Representation in Politics Engender blog Supporting Political Parties to achieve Equal Representation in Politics Political parties have a unique role in achieving equal representation at all levels of government. Engender have

equal representation in politics Engender blog Why we need data to achieve equal representation in politics Today we’re publishing the last in a recent series of blogs from the Equal Representation Coalition looking at the

Crisis: The hidden cost of politics Engender blog Cost of Living Crisis: The hidden cost of politics As part of our blog series on the cost of living crisis, activist and campaigner Laura Moodie explores the hidden costs of

blog | Guest Post: A politics by and for women Engender blog Guest Post: A politics by and for women Guest post by Sarah Beattie-Smith, Westminster Candidate for the Scottish Green Party in Edinburgh North and Leith If this

With partners in the Equal Representation Coalition, Engender is launching a brand new chapter of the Equal Representation in Politics Toolkit focusing on Candidate Assessment.