@closethegap.org.uk
Close the Gap is Scotland's expert policy advocacy organisation working on women's labour market equality.
@closethegap.org.ukLast week, Close the Gap & @savechildrensco.bsky.social launched Strengths not Stigma: Research on Fair Work for Young Mothers.
Our blog highlights key findings from the report and action policymakers & employers must take to address the participation barriers.
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@closethegap.org.ukToday's theme for #ChallengePoverty Week is Fair Work.
Our latest blog highlights the experiences of disabled women in the workplace, the barriers they face in accessing and progressing in fair work, and what must change.
đź“– Read it here: www.closethegap.org.uk/news/blog/ch...
@heraldscotland.bsky.socialReposted by @closethegap.org.ukEXCLUSIVE
Young mothers in Scotland say childcare costs and inflexible jobs can leave them questioning whether going to work is financially worthwhile, as a new report examines the barriers they face in the labour market
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
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@closethegap.org.ukOur new research with @savechildrensco.bsky.social is front page of today's @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Young mothers are ambitious, capable, and determined but are being held back from paid work and better futures by unfair systems.
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@fairworkconvention.bsky.socialReposted by @closethegap.org.ukYoung mothers have rights at work. But that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to speak up when something feels wrong.
#FairWork #YoungMothers #ChildPoverty
Find out more about @closethegap.org.uk 'Young mothers’ rights at work' campaign here: tinyurl.com/ym5c8pbf
@fairworkconvention.bsky.socialReposted by @closethegap.org.ukHead of Fair Work Convention Secretariat, Helen Martin joins Satwat Rehman OPFSA for Q&A @closethegap.org.uk & @savechildrenuk.bsky.social research launch 'Strengths not Stigma: Research on fair work for young mothers'
#FairWork #Childcare #youngmothers
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@closethegap.org.ukYoung mothers are ambitious and determined but held back from paid work and better futures by unfair systems.
Our new report with @savechildrensco.bsky.social calls for action so young mothers can access, sustain and progress in fair work.
Full report buff.ly/Sa1qDIm
Exec summary buff.ly/HZR7g1Y
@closethegap.org.ukCheck out our new resource developed with @scotwomensaid.bsky.social & @rapecrisisscot.bsky.social, explaining how 'Equally Safe at Work', 'Equally Safe in Practice' and 'Equally Safe at School' connect, differ, and supports organisations to take action to prevent VAWG.
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@closethegap.org.ukđź“Ł There's a limited number of spaces available for the launch of Close the Gap's and @savechildrensco.bsky.social research on young mothers' labour market experiences in Scotland.
📆 Tuesday 29th September, 10.00am – 01.00pm
đź“ŤThe Radisson Blu, Glasgow Central.
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@closethegap.org.ukJoin us and @savechildrensco.bsky.social for the launch of our new research exploring young mothers' labour market experiences in Scotland.
🗓️ Tuesday 29th September, 10.00am-1.00pm
đź“ŤRadisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow Central
đź”—Register at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fair-work-...
@closethegap.org.ukHonour-based abuse and why it’s a workplace issue was the topic at our recent Community of Practice event, covering what employers need to know and how to support victim-survivors. Thank you to Rabia Roshan, VAWG Development Officer at @aminamwrc.bsky.social, who shared her expertise.
@closethegap.org.ukLast week, the Close the Gap team and Board of Trustees came together for an informal meet-up ahead of our board meeting. It was great to connect and hear everyone's journeys into working on women’s labour market participation.
