Developing an East Lothian Equally Safe Strategy
On 25 November, to coincide with the launch of the international awareness campaign, “16 Days of Activism to eliminate Violence against Women and Girls”, we will launch our campaign to develop a locally focused Equally Safe Strategy.
Equally Safe, is a Scottish Government initiative that aims to create a strong and flourishing Scotland where all individuals can feel equally safe and respected, and where women and girls live free from all forms of violence, abuse and exploitation — and the attitudes that help perpetuate it.
Men and boys also experience abuse and exploitation.
The Equally Safe strategy aims to protect all genders, of all ages.
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Violence against women and children happens in East Lothian
Developing the Strategy
Tackling gender-based violence is everyone’s business. East Lothian Council is committed to ensuring that all women, children and young people across our communities live their lives free from violence and abuse and are supported to achieve the best possible outcomes.
In developing the Equally Safe Strategy, East Lothian Council is committed to identifying opportunities to embed outcomes and actions across relevant community planning policy and service areas.
Get involved!
You can get directly involved in the development of the East Lothian Equally Safe Strategy:
We can all take action!
Across each of East Lothian Council’s services, departments and teams we can collectively challenge and transform the attitudes and beliefs that perpetuate, excuse and seek to minimise gender-based violence.
Find out more: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/equally-safe
