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A more equal and caring economy is possible. We work to promote equality through gender budgeting to build a fairer and more equal Scotland.
More about usWhat we want to see
An economy that works for women
Public spending decisions that recognise the different challenges faced by women and men
A feminist green recovery that invests in tackling inequality
From our blog
Invest to prevent VAWG Dec 4: Blog by Robyn Moffat-Wall, Training and Engagement Officer & Heather Williams, SWBG's Training Lead about women's experiences of public sector debt.
Reaction to the Autumn Statement Nov 23: Our Training Lead, Heather Williams, reflects on yesterday's budget announcements.
What SWBG would like to see in the Autumn Statement Nov 21: In times of insecurity and increasing levels of poverty and destitution (JRF 2023), comments about what may be included in the Chancellor’s statement leave little room to aspire to (Binns, 2023). While many issues remain devolved, public spending and tax issues as well as block grants, have a great impact on Scotland. This blog will detail what we’d like to see in the upcoming statement, especially in relation to advancing gender equality across the UK.
Can we achieve equality, provide opportunity, and create community by freezing Council Tax? Oct 19: Our Coordinator, Carmen Martinez, reflects on the gendered implications of the First Minister's recent announcement about freezing Council Tax.
