On Friday 3rd February, we’re having our annual ‘Let’s Hear it Fae the Lassies’ night, with readings, songs and poetry by Scottish women artists. This year, the theme is independence. If you’d like to share a favourite piece of writing, we’d love to hear from you, though you can also come along just to listen and enjoy the evening.

This year, our AGM will focus on the cost of living crisis, its impact on women and how this country could address the situation differently under independence. In solidarity with our Ukrainian sisters – and all women from countries in conflict – we will also look at the impact of war on women.

Please purchase tickets from website. This is an online event.

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This event is for women who are candidates for election in May 2022, or those who would like to support women candidates. Come along to share, learn and network with others.

Whatever party you are a member of, you’re welcome here: we want to see more women in every area of the political arena. And cross-party support between women is a vital component in redressing the gender imbalance.

In this online event, we will discuss:
The political landscape today and how it affects women

Why we need more women in office
Using your support network to survive in politics

There will be two breakout sessions where you will have the opportunity to work through some key topics and network with other candidates.

A chance for independent-thinking women to amplify our voices to celebrate women and the women in the life and works o' Rabbie Burns.

Our National Council on 2nd October will examine the Scottish Government’s consultation on the delivery of a National Care Service. Women for Independence will be submitting a response to the consultation, based on the thoughts and opinions given at the event.

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