Category: equalities

International Day of Persons with Disabilities – 3rd December 2024
Today is international day of disabilities. UNISON understands disabilities issues and promotes rights, dignity and well-being of people with disabilities ...

World AIDS Day – Sunday 1 December 2024
Sunday December 1 is World AIDs Day. City of Edinburgh Council colleagues & UNISON contributed £37.00 in donations to the ...

A portrait of Sheku Bayoh’ at Edinburgh City Chambers, Monday 25th November
A free screening of the film 'A portrait of Sheku Bayoh will be shown at the City Chambers, High Street, ...

Disability History Month
16th November to 16th December is Disability History Month, a time to highlight the ongoing journey to equality for disabled ...

Transgender Remembrance Day
Wednesday, 20 November, is Transgender Day of Remembrance Day. Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day to remember and honour ...

Scottish Trans Conference Saturday 23rd November from 10.15am – 5pm
Scottish Trans are running a free conference in Glasgow on Saturday 23rd November. This event will be open to all ...

November is Transgender Awareness Month
Transgender Awareness Month is an annual celebration of transgender history and the transgender community. It is celebrated every November to ...

Happy Diwali 2024
The name is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali, meaning “row of lights.” The festival generally symbolizes the victory of ...

2024 National LGBT+ Conference – Visitor invite
Next weekend Edinburgh hosts the 2024 National LGBT+ Conference at the Edinburgh Conference Centre. Friday lunch time - Sunday lunch ...

18th October is World Menopause Day
On World Menopause Day UNISON is calling for support for anyone experiencing the menopause. This is an issue for everyone ...