Our new report explores kinship & support networks in the LGBTI+ community. Our diverse chosen families & support networks are a lifeline. They need to be recognised properly. Check out the report outlining our findings and policy recommendations here:
Our updated guide for service providers working with LGBT asylum seekers and refugees.
It is based on our original research report ‘Sanctuary, Safety and Solidarity — Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Scotland’.
17 April 2024   |   Letters
Today, 14 organisations from across Scotland have signed a letter in support of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021, introduced on April 1st 2024.
18 March 2024   |   News
Today (18/3/24) we hosted an event bringing together 10 diverse faith leaders, faith groups and LGBTQA+ Survivors of Conversion Practices to discuss the Scottish Government’s new draft Bill and proposals to end conversion practices in Scotland.
15 January 2024   |   News, Press releases
The Equality Network, a leading national LGBTI equality and campaign organisation in Scotland, has today appointed a new Chief Executive, Dr Rebecca Crowther.
The organisation’s previous leader, Tim Hopkins, is retiring as CEO today after 27 years with the Equality Network and 14 years as its head. Following an open recruitment process over the past few months, the Equality Network’s Board has appointed Dr Crowther as CEO to take the organisation forward into the future. She was previously the Equality Network’s Policy Manager.
18 December 2023   |   Letters
We can provide high quality online training to public service providers and employers in Scotland, to help mainstream LGBTI+ equality, rights and inclusion.
The Scottish LGBTI+ Rainbow Mark has been developed in consultation with LGBTI+ communities and demonstrates a commitment to LGBTI+ inclusion.
30 Bernard Street
Edinburgh EH6 6PR
+44 (0) 131 467 6039
en@equality-network.org
Equality Network is a national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) equality and human rights charity.
The Equality Network is a registered Scottish charity: SC037852, and a company limited by guarantee: SC220213.
We are grateful for funding from the Scottish Government