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Fair Work Convention @fairworkconvention.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Head of Fair Work Convention Secretariat, Helen Martin joins Satwat Rehman OPFSA for Q&A @closethegap.org.uk & @savechildrenuk.bsky.social research launch 'Strengths not Stigma: Research on fair work for young mothers' #FairWork #Childcare #youngmothers 👉https://lnkd.in/efBumvit

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 29/09/2026

Young mothers are ambitious and determined but held back from paid work and better futures by unfair systems. Our new report with @savechildrensco.bsky.social calls for action so young mothers can access, sustain and progress in fair work. Full report buff.ly/Sa1qDIm Exec summary buff.ly/HZR7g1Y

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 23/09/2026

Check out our new resource developed with @scotwomensaid.bsky.social & @rapecrisisscot.bsky.social, explaining how 'Equally Safe at Work', 'Equally Safe in Practice' and 'Equally Safe at School' connect, differ, and supports organisations to take action to prevent VAWG. 🔗 buff.ly/clA4ofJ

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 22/09/2026

📣 There's a limited number of spaces available for the launch of Close the Gap's and @savechildrensco.bsky.social research on young mothers' labour market experiences in Scotland. 📆 Tuesday 29th September, 10.00am – 01.00pm 📍The Radisson Blu, Glasgow Central. 🔗 Register here: buff.ly/lBabIbc

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 08/09/2026

Join us and @savechildrensco.bsky.social for the launch of our new research exploring young mothers' labour market experiences in Scotland. 🗓️ Tuesday 29th September, 10.00am-1.00pm 📍Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow Central 🔗Register at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fair-work-...

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 07/09/2026

Honour-based abuse and why it’s a workplace issue was the topic at our recent Community of Practice event, covering what employers need to know and how to support victim-survivors. Thank you to Rabia Roshan, VAWG Development Officer at @aminamwrc.bsky.social, who shared her expertise.

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 02/09/2026

Last week, the Close the Gap team and Board of Trustees came together for an informal meet-up ahead of our board meeting. It was great to connect and hear everyone's journeys into working on women’s labour market participation.

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 25/08/2026

Our first-of-its-kind guidance helps managers recognise signs someone has been raped or sexually assaulted and create workplace policies to support survivors. 🔗 buff.ly/ilY54OP Thanks to @rapecrisisscot.bsky.social Survivor’s Reference Group for informing the development of this guidance.

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 21/08/2026

Over 12,000+ SMEs have used our Think Business, Think Equality tool to advance gender equality and drive positive change. This year we launched an improved version with new topics, updated guidance & better user experience, all guided by SME feedback. buff.ly/mXUZFzy #WorldEntrepreneursDay

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 18/08/2026

🫱🏻‍🫲🏿Policymakers and employers who aim to create an equal and inclusive workplace must take targeted actions to include & centre the experiences of minoritised groups, to make sure they address their specific needs & barriers.

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 18/08/2026

🚧When combined, these factors can create different levels of inequality and multiple roadblocks in a woman’s life, development and employment. (3/4)

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 18/08/2026

🔎Applying an intersectional lens is crucial in achieving gender equality. Women are not a homogenous group, and they often experience discrimination on the grounds of various overlapping factors such as ethnicity, sexual orientation faith & disability. (2/4)

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 18/08/2026

🧵 What do we mean when we say #intersectionality? Intersectionality describes the coexistence of various forms of discrimination & their combined effects on an individual’s experience. (1/4)

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 12/08/2026

As Close the Gap marks 25 years of working on women’s labour market participation in Scotland, we've looked back to see how practice on preventing sexual harassment has changed over this time. 🔗 Read the full blog at buff.ly/5D0N0ui

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Engender @engenderscot.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We live in an age of crisis, which impacts women hardest. It's outrageous that women still do not have equal access to resources in modern Scotland. Gender inequality, combined with socio-economic crises & public service cuts, have deepened women’s poverty.

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 06/08/2026

👏 Congratulations to @nhslothian.bsky.social for achieving Development tier accreditation in Equally Safe at Work. They are the third health board this year to receive accreditation, recognising their efforts to advancing gender equality in the workplace and preventing violence against women (VAW).

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 03/08/2026

On Friday we welcomed the Minister for Business and Fair Work @thomascarthur.bsky.social to the Close the Gap office to discuss the future of fair work policy. We shared findings from our Excluded by Design research and emphasised the need to prioritise action on fair work for disabled women.

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 30/07/2026

🎉This week the Close the Gap team came together for our annual staff away day, and this year was particularly meaningful as we celebrate 25 years as an organisation. We reflected on our growth & achievements over that time, shared updates on current projects & looked ahead to what's next.

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Engender @engenderscot.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

See our Confronting Women's Poverty series & read our intro paper here: www.engender.org.uk/cwp/

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Confronting women’s poverty

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Engender @engenderscot.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

📢 It's time to confront women's poverty in Scotland. Today, we're launching our new series, Confronting Women’s Poverty, outlining our 5-point plan of action to eliminate the gender income gap & prevent destitution for women & their children. 🧵⬇

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 16/07/2026

We've submitted evidence to the @ukparliament.parliament.uk Women and Equalities Committee inquiry into flexible working and disability. Our response draws on our research on disabled women's experiences of employment in Scotland. ➡️ Read it here www.closethegap.org.uk/content/reso...

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 02/07/2026

👏 Well done to @advocard.bsky.social on achieving Development Tier accreditation for #EquallySafeAtWork. They are currently the only third sector organisation to be accredited, recognising their efforts to advancing gender equality in the workplace and preventing violence against women (VAW).

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 30/06/2026

New research from our project with @savechildrensco.bsky.social reveals urgent need for systemic change to support young mothers in the Scottish labour market. Read a preview of the findings here: buff.ly/Pxpv8Ca 🔜 Full research report & recommendations coming later this year.

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 21/06/2026

🎥 And that's a wrap! Close the Gap recently spent a day filming a new series of bitesize learning videos for our Equally Safe at Work programme. We can't wait to share the finished videos soon!

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Engender @engenderscot.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Today we’ve launch new research on the endemic sexism, misogyny & gender-based violence that 90% of women councillors in Scotland are experiencing. The is completely unacceptable. Find our summary and full report here - www.engender.org.uk/news/blog/ni...

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Engender blog | Nine in ten women councillors have experienced sexism, misogyny or violence in Scottish local politics, our new report reveals

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 16/06/2026

Our Head of Equally Safe at Work Kelsey Smith will lead a session on 'Gender Equality and Supporting Women's Wellbeing in the Workplace' as part of National Wellbeing Week (22 - 28 June). 📅 Tuesday 23rd June, 10:00 - 10:45, online ⛓️‍💥 To register, visit buff.ly/FS6Oguj

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 11/06/2026

We reject racism in all its forms. Gender equality cannot be achieved without challenging racism, and we remain committed to advancing both together. (4/4)

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 11/06/2026

As a women’s rights organisation, we are clear that racism undermines gender equality, puts women of colour at greater risk of harm, and distracts from the action needed to prevent violence against women and girls. (3/4)

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 11/06/2026

There is no justification for racism, hate, or attacks on migrant and racially minoritised communities. Attempts to use women’s safety and equality to legitimise racist violence are deeply harmful and must be challenged. (2/4)

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 11/06/2026

Close the Gap condemns the racist violence, intimidation and disorder seen yesterday in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland, and stand in solidarity with those communities targeted by it. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Stephen Ogilvie. (1/4)

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 11/06/2026

#ICYMI: All the recordings from our occupational segregation webinar series are now available on YouTube: 1. What is occupational segregation?: buff.ly/Vf6TPzP 2. Addressing occupational segregation in male-dominated sectors: buff.ly/Y25rI1Q 3. Understanding undervaluation: buff.ly/pPnPo4b

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Close the Gap webinar- What is occupational segregation?

We hear from Close the Gap, Equate Scotland and Gender friendly Scotland on what occupational segregation is, why it occurs and what can be done about it.

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 08/06/2026

We’re pleased to welcome @charityleadscot.bsky.social, NHS Fife, @scotambservice.bsky.social and Access to Industry onto our Equally Safe at Work accreditation programme. We look forward to working with these new employers to make improvements for women working in Scotland.

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 01/06/2026

Congratulations to @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social on achieving bronze accreditation for Equally Safe at Work. 👏 A fantastic achievement that reflects their ongoing work to promoting gender equality.

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 27/05/2026

Ahead of today's Scottish Government debate on expanding childcare, we've published a briefing calling on MSPs to urge Scot Gov to deliver four keys asks to create a fully wraparound childcare system that meets the needs of all women and their families. ➡️ Read it here: buff.ly/eH1IV8v

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 21/05/2026

Last week, Close the Gap co-ordinated Feminist Governance training for trustees and board members of women's organisations in Scotland. 👏Thanks to those from Close the Gap, @engenderscot.bsky.social & @swbg.bsky.social for joining.

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 19/05/2026

We're sharing a guest blog by Aneela McKenna & Dr Karla Perez Portilla, who worked with us to develop our anti-racist practice strategy. They reflect on what an intersectional, anti-racist approach demands in practice in the third sector. buff.ly/G6VbPF6

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 14/05/2026

Our Executive Director, Anna Ritchie Allan, will be a guest speaker at the upcoming Holyrood Insight’s Employment Rights Act Scotland Conference. 📅 Thursday 28th May 2026, 09:30 - 15:30, COSLA Conference Centre, Edinburgh 🎟️ For tickets and more info, visit

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Employment Rights Act Scotland Conference - Join us to understand the new legal requirements of the Employment Rights Act 2025

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 05/05/2026

💡Don't miss out - only one week until our final webinar on occupational segregation. 📆 Tuesday 12th May 13:00 - 14:00, online. Topic: Exploring the undervaluation of 'women's work.' Featuring expert speakers and good practice examples. Register at events.teams.microsoft.com/event/12dbda...

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 30/04/2026

This week we launched our anti-racist practice strategy for 2026 to 2029. Our Executive Director Anna Ritchie Allan writes about why this work is essential, and outlines what we're committing to and how we’re building in accountability to this work. ⬇️ Read it here:

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Blog | Close the Gap launches anti-racist practice strategy for 2026 to 2029

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 28/04/2026

Don't miss the final webinar in our special series on occupational segregation. 📆 Tue 12th May, 1pm- 2pm We'll be exploring the undervaluation of ‘women’s work', and how this underpins gendered pay inequality, occupational segregation and the gender pay gap. Register at buff.ly/rCwkOEw

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 27/04/2026

We're committed to becoming an anti-racist organisation that challenges racialised hate and harm in all forms. We've launched our three-year Anti-racist Practice Strategy, which sets out how we will embed anti-racist principles across key organisational areas. Find out more: buff.ly/5IHuKXv

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Engender @engenderscot.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Will your local candidates commit to investing in women? Ahead of the election on 7 May, we need your help to call on candidates to transform women’s lives by tackling women’s deep financial insecurity head-on. 👉🏻 Head to our website now to email your candidates: www.engender.org.uk/news/blog/ho...

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 21/04/2026

💡Don't miss out - only one week until our second webinar on occupational segregation. 📆Tuesday 28th April, 13:00 - 14:00, online. Topic: Addressing occupational segregation in male dominated sectors. Featuring expert speakers and good practice examples. Register at buff.ly/ieiknR1

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 10/04/2026

❓️ How can organisations address occupational segregation in male-dominated sectors? Join our webinar, where we'll hear from employers that have rolled out targeted approaches to increase the number of women in their male-dominated workforce. 📆 Tue 28th April, 1pm-2pm Register at: buff.ly/e5HQfEq

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 24/03/2026

👏 Congratulations to NHS Education for Scotland for achieving development tier accreditation for #EquallySafeAtWork. They're the first organisation in our latest cohort to receive accreditation, demonstrating their efforts to advancing gender equality in the workplace and VAW.

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First Minister's National Advisory Council on Women and Girls @nacwgscot.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The NACWG's Circle Event brought together members of the Empowering Women Panel, stakeholders and @scottishgovernment.bsky.social policymakers to reflect on Phase Two work www.generationequal.scot/nacwg-fina… #GenderEquality #LivedExperience #NACWG

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 18/03/2026

Our #EquallySafeatWork Community of Practice peer-learning network is a free and easy way for public and third sector employers to connect & work towards the same goal of advancing gender equality at work. ➡️ Find out more about it at buff.ly/ZNp1TBV ✅ Join for free at buff.ly/YTguJZo

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 17/03/2026

Don't miss our second webinar in a special series on occupational segregation: 📆 Tue 28th April, 1pm - 2pm We'll be hearing from organisations who have successfully rolled out targeted approaches to increase the number of women in their male-dominated workforce. Register here: buff.ly/e5HQfEq

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 13/03/2026

As Mother's Day approaches, we want to highlight our project with @savechildrensco.bsky.social, funded by @therobertsontrust.bsky.social, to create fairer workplaces for young mothers. We're wrapping up our research on their workplace experiences & employer attitudes, which we hope to share soon.

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Close the Gap @closethegap.org.uk · 10/03/2026

💡Don't miss out - only one week until our first webinar on occupational segregation. 📆Tuesday 17th March, 13:00 - 14:00, online Featuring expert speakers and good practice examples from employers across different sectors. Register at buff.ly/nVYwBOq

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