Resource Hub
Get Involved in the Election
Resources for all women who want to actively participate in democracy in this year’s elections.
Standing for election is a hugely daunting prospect, and we need more women doing it.
Resources for women who are standing for election in local Government elections and other by-elections.
Getting Started
Resources for women who want to be more active in politics but aren’t sure where to start.
At its best, politics is about trying to find the best way for us all to live fair, equal, decent lives and working together to make the world better for everyone.
At its best, politics is about trying to find the best way for us all to live fair, equal, decent lives and working together to make the world better for everyone.
At its best, politics is about trying to find the best way for us all to live fair, equal, decent lives and working together to make the world better for everyone.
Ready to Get Involved
Resources for women who want to participate in politics and know what options there are.
Start your political journey today! This handbook will help you become more involved in the Scottish Green Party and show you where you can access support to get politically active.
Start your political journey today! This handbook will help you become more involved in the Scottish National Party and show you where you can access support to get politically active.
Start your political journey today! This handbook will help you become more involved in the Green Party and show you where you can access support to get politically active.
Start your political journey today! This handbook will help you become more involved in the Liberal Democrats and show you where you can access support to get politically active.
Be a Councillor
Resources for women are beginning to explore becoming a councillor, or are ready to put themselves forward.
Hear from Cllr Dawn Black, Cllr Holly Bruce, Cllr Shamin Akhtar about their journey to becoming a councillor and their experience in the job.
Standing for election is a hugely daunting prospect, and we need more women doing it.
Standing for election is a hugely daunting prospect, and we need more women doing it.
Getting Ready to Stand
Resources for women who are in the process of putting themselves forward for election.
Standing for election is a hugely daunting prospect, and we need more women doing it.
Standing for election is a hugely daunting prospect, and we need more women doing it.
This programme is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to feel confident to use your voice both online and offline.
Resources for women who are standing for election in local Government elections and other by-elections.
Support for Women of Colour
Our bespoke support for Women of Colour, created to equip you at every stage of your political journey.
Hear from in politics talking about their experiences as Women of Colour in politics.
Explore leadership, values, optimising our mindset, using our cycle to serve us and discover unique ways to look after our mental health and wellbeing.
This programme is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to feel confident to use your voice both online and offline.
Support for d/Deaf and Disabled women
Our resources designed specifically for d/Deaf and Disabled women to support your specific needs to enable you to recognise your true power.
British Sign Language (BSL) Toolkit based on our Getting Started in English Politics Course. This toolkit is provided in video format with a BSL interpreter throughout.
Former councillor Ashley Gracyzk, the first profoundly deaf Councillor in Scotland, tells us about what inspired her to get involved in politics.
For women wanting to hear we hear about the experiences of Disabled women campaigners, activists and politicians.
For women wanting to hear we hear about the experiences of Disabled women campaigners, activists and politicians.
Women’s Stories
Hear women share their stories and experiences of getting into politics. Why they decided to get politically active and what happened when they were elected.
Hear from Cllr Jennifer Layden as she shares her story of why she decided to get politically active.
Hear from Christina McKelvie as she shares her story of why she decided to get politically active.
We spoke to Councillor Claire Miller from Scottish Greens as she shares her story of why she decided to get politically active.
We spoke to former Teacher, now Scottish Labour Party Councillor Alison Evison, who spoke candidly about her journey into politics and what happened when she was elected.