UN Women have published a major report into the progress of the worlds women. In Pursuit of Justice recognises the improvements in women's rights while highlighting the continuing violence, inequality and injustice still experienced by women around the world.  Have a look at the dedicated site and download the report here 

To mark the launch of the report there is a video on the UNiTE:Say No To Violence You Tube channel on what justice means to people. Watch it here

The new Rape Crisis Scotland postcard (above) directly addresses the rape myths that make securing rape convictions that much harder.  The latest statistics, released by the Scottish government last month,  show that only 7% of rapes reported to the police during 2008/9  resulted in a conviction - this figure is an  improvement on previous years.   Read more 

End Violence Against Women (EWAW) have published a report which calls for a coordinated, targeted and long term approach to preventing violence against women and girls.  The report, A Different World is Possible , says that schools and other educational institutions have an instumental part to play in making the the world a safer pace for women and girls.  Read the report here 

EVAW have also launched a new campaign aimed at men.  'We Are Man' asks men to sign up to a pledge not to condone attitudes or behaviours that 'normalise' violence against women.  The vidoe which accompanies the campaign is worth a watch.  Watch We Are Man 

Tuesday 26th July, Engender Office, 6pm-8pm  - Engender will be submitting a shadow report to CEDAW (Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women) and invite members to join us to identify the priority issues we should cover.  We'll also be discussing the report submitted by the UK government (see here).  RSVP: info@engender.org.uk or call 0131 558 9596 

Wednesday 27th July , Engender Office, 5.30-7pm - At our next Inspiring Women we'll be talking about the gendered nature of poverty and the discourse around around child poverty which excludes looking at the lives of women bringing up children. RSVP: info@engender.org.uk or call 0131 558 9596.  All Engender members are welcome - and welcome to bring along potential new members!