The First Minister’s National Advisory Council on Women and Girls (NACWG) wants to shine a spotlight on the impact that women in different sectors are facing as a result of coronavirus and their perspectives on the recovery.
They want to know if progression and opportunities for women in the workplace have been significantly impacted by the pandemic and about issues including pay cuts, furlough and redundancies, as well as the struggle to balance work and caring commitments.
The NACWG was formed to support the drive for an equal society for women and girls in every community across Scotland by raising the issue of gender inequality.
Chair Louise Macdonald said: “Despite some progress in narrowing the gender gap, the Covid-19 pandemic has dialled back some of that progress and also created new barriers for women in relation to employment. It’s vital that women are at the forefront of the employment recovery to prevent longer term implications for gender equality and for society as a whole.
“The Advisory Council is inviting groups, organisations and networks in Dumfries and Galloway, to share their experiences, opinions and ideas. Every bit of feedback will help us gather more insight and help drive action in creating long-lasting change for women and girls in Scotland.”
To participate in this national conversation, groups, organisations and networks are encouraged to form a virtual ‘Wee Circle’ to discuss issues and share ideas on how this can be tackled.
Group and individual feedback can be submitted online at onescotland.org/NACWG.
