Equality and intersectionality is an exciting opportunity to:

• share learning about equality work* and applying intersectionality across cities, sectors and countries of the UK
• network with people working in equality third sector organisations in England and Scotland, people in the public sector, academics and equality policy makers

*(i.e. disability, gender, LGBTI, race equality, etc.)

The event will include:

• short presentations about using intersectionality in equality practice:
  • Samina Ansari, Amina Muslim Women’s Resource Centre
  • Tressa Burke, Glasgow Disability Alliance
  • Hilary Third, Scottish Government Equality Unit
  • Mridul Wadhwa, Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre
  • Sam Rankin, Equality Network
  • Ubuntu Women Shelter
  • More to be announced

• delicious lunch from Punjabi Junction

• practical workshops:
• Intersectionality ‘Train the trainer’ (Equality Network)
• Intersectionality and representation and voice in decision-making (HEAR network)
• Perceived clashes of rights between equality strands (Engender and Scottish Trans Alliance)

• time for networking

The event is for anyone working on equality in:

• third sector
• public sector
• policy
• academia
• community organisations

Access

• The venue is highly-rated on Euan’s guide, with level access throughout; automatic doors, 35 inches wide
• Accessible gender neutral toilets
• Induction loop
• BSL interpretation (if booked by 17 March)
• Limited fund to help with expenses (e.g. childcare, personal assistance, travel)
• Parking
• Quiet space

You will be asked about access and dietary requirements (including religious or belief requirements) at registration.

The event aims to be an inclusive space and full inclusivity guidelines will be published and form part of joining instructions.

Event outcomes

• Equality practitioners exchange learning on applying intersectionality across cities, networks and organisations, influencing practice, with one another and with other practitioners, policy makers, and academics
• Equality practitioners increase connection with one another across cities and countries, which engender lasting relationships
• Increased connection between academics and equality practitioners