You will find information about gender equality issues, and the work being done by the Scottish Government, below.
The Gender Equality Duty came into force on April 6, 2007. More
The Government is working in partnership with a range of organisations to support the Close the Gap campaign to raise awareness about the pay gap between women and men in Scotland and encourage activity to close the pay gap. More
The Scottish Government is committed to working with others to ensure that Scotland is a country where girls and boys in Scotland no longer face barriers to subject and career choice at school and women and men no longer face barriers to subject choice in colleges, universities and other training providers as well as to employment and earnings' opportunities. More
On 14 November 2006, the Scottish Government published its interim response to the Women and Work Commission's recommendations to close the pay and opportunity gap between men and women. More
The law provides protection for employed women who are pregnant or on maternity leave. Rules also apply to employers to help them plan ahead and manage maternity leave and pay. More
Women's needs are complex - depending on socio-economic background, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation and faith. More
The Government is committed to taking whatever steps necessary to raise awareness about domestic abuse, improve information about the scale & nature of the problem and ensure that women & their children get the protection & support they need. More
A forced marriage is one where one or both parties are coerced into a marriage against their will and under duress. More