May 2022 News
HEADLINES
New report offers blueprint for world-leading legislation on wellbeing and sustainable development
We're delighted to publish our new report, produced in partnership with Newcastle University, which calls on the Scottish Government to give force and meaning to commitments on wellbeing and sustainable development.
What do the new Scottish Global Affairs Framework & UK International Development Strategy tell us ?
Hear our thoughts on these two new publications by the UK and Scottish Governments.
Alliance host panel discussion at SCVO 'The Gathering' on 16th June
Join us to hear more about the Wellbeing & Sustainable Development Bill, with a fantastic panel of speakers, including Minister Patrick Harvey MSP.
FOCUS ON WOMEN & GIRLS
Hybrid CPG on International Development on 8th June
At the upcoming Cross Party Group meeting on 8th June, we'll hear from Wangari Kinoti (ActionAid International’s policy lead on women’s rights), on current challenges faced by women and girl-led groups in accessing donor funding and explore how the new Women and Girls Empowerment Fund can be used most effectively.
The Ukraine crisis has shed light on trafficking in Europe
Hear from Andrew Bevan at International Justice Mission UK on the risks facing women and children fleeing the conflict in Ukraine, and how systemic change is the only long-term solution.
MEMBER BLOGS
Knowledge is power - in the community
Link Education International explores localising power and responsibility for education through community-based structures.
ALLIANCE UPDATES
Alliance Member Hub
As part of our work to make the Alliance a more collaborative and dynamic network, we have created a new digital space that brings together all the benefits of membership in one place.
The Alliance joins 4 Day Week Global
We are excited to have joined the UK Pilot Programme from 4 Day Week Global, and will be participating in a coordinated 6-month trial from June 2022.
Understanding practical steps to shifting the power, active anti-racism & decolonisation
Catch up on our event from 17th May exploring issues facing those working in global sustainable development.
OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES
Childcare is a critical need for women refugees. It must be made a priority
Opinion: To end violence against women, we must uncover inconvenient truths
Humanitarian funding for women and girls needs urgent reform
Read more >
Ethiopia’s worst drought in 40 years threatens to derail gains made in maternal and newborn health
FACING THE CRISIS
Each month, we highlight a photograph from Facing the Crisis, our virtual exhibition documenting the human impact of the climate crisis. This photograph shows Hatkhola Women's Squad, in Barishal, Bangladesh. Women and girls in Barishal are being given a greater voice on the issues that directly affect them, through Women’s Squads. These squads are being set up to raise awareness of issues that directly affect women, for example, menstrual health, gender-based violence and advice on how to start up a new business. Photo taken by British Red Cross.
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