Scottish Women's Convention

19/06/2026

Aila, in partnership with the Scottish Women's Convention, are challenging the stigma surrounding women and gambling this World Cup.

Women often gamble for different reasons than men - as a way to escape stress, trauma, or loneliness. Major tournaments only amplify that pressure, making it more important than ever to keep yourself safe.

You are not alone. You can read real-life stories from women who have experienced harm from their own gambling in our Lived and Living Library at aila-scotland.co.uk.

If your own gambling is affecting your life, reach out to Aila to access safe, women-specific support.

18/06/2026

📢 Calling women in Bute & Dunoon!

Join the Scottish Women’s Convention on the below dates for an informal discussion about the issues that matter most to women in your local community.

☕ Come along for a cuppa and blether.

📍Glenburn Hotel, Isle of Bute,
📆Tuesday 23rd June
⏰ 12.30pm-2.00pm or 6.30pm-8.00pm

📍 Dunoon Burgh Hall, Dunoon,
📆Thursday 25th June
⏰12.30pm-2.00pm or 6.30pm-8.00pm

To register and for more information: https://bit.ly/3IjsNLK

Or contact us on:
📧[email protected]
📞0141 339 4797

We’d love to hear from women across Bute and Dunoon.
*Free Refreshments provided*

16/06/2026

📢 It’s that time of year again, we want to hear from women across Scotland!

What issues matter most to you for 2026/27?

Whether it’s health, social care, employment, climate action, childcare, housing or something else, your views can help shape what we feedback to the Scottish Government.

🗣️Take a few minutes to share your thoughts via our survey: https://bit.ly/4ecDIHO

📆 Survey closes: 10th August 2026

Every voice matters, please take part and share with your networks to help us hear from as many women as possible.

10/06/2026

📣Last chance to sign up for tomorrows event!

Join our online blether to share your experiences, connect with others and make sure women with lipoedema are at the centre of the conversation. Whether newly diagnosed or managing it for years, your voice matters.

📆Thursday 11th June
⏰12.30PM - 2.00PM
Register here: https://bit.ly/3IjsNLK

A Blether on... Lipoedema 🗣️

Join our online blether to share your experiences, connect with others and make sure women with lipoedema are at the centre of the conversation. Whether newly diagnosed or managing it for years, your voice matters.

📆Thursday 11th June
⏰12.30PM - 2.00PM

Register here: https://bit.ly/3IjsNLK

09/06/2026

"What about the women that don’t have the energy or confidence to keep pushing...who sticks up for them?" - SWC Health Roundtable attendee (Nov 2025)

The Scottish Women’s Convention, alongside 35 organisations from across Scotland, has signed an open letter to First Minister John Swinney calling for the retention of a dedicated Minister for Women’s Health.

As an organisation that listens to and advocates for women’s lived experiences, we know that women’s health cannot be treated as an afterthought. Too many women continue to face barriers to accessing the care, support and information they need throughout their lives.

The progress made in recent years has been driven, in part, by maintaining a dedicated focus on women’s health at a national level. Retaining a Minister for Women’s Health is essential to ensuring that women’s voices continue to be heard, their experiences taken seriously and meaningful action continues to address the inequalities that persist across the healthcare system.

A dedicated Minister for Women’s Health is vital in tackling health inequalities and ensuring women’s health remains a national priority.

Read more in The Herald's coverage of the letter here: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26176586.john-swinney-warned-axing-womens-health-minister-role/

05/06/2026

A Blether on... Lipoedema 🗣️

Join our online blether to share your experiences, connect with others and make sure women with lipoedema are at the centre of the conversation. Whether newly diagnosed or managing it for years, your voice matters.

📆Thursday 11th June
⏰12.30PM - 2.00PM

Register here: https://bit.ly/3IjsNLK

03/06/2026

This Volunteer Week, we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to every volunteer who has given their time, energy and passion to the Scottish Women's Convention.

Your commitment helps us amplify the voices of women across Scotland and none of what we do would be possible without you.

To our incredible volunteers: thank you. Truly. 💜

20/05/2026

📣 Join the Scottish Women’s Convention for a series of upcoming events designed to amplify women’s voices across Scotland. All events are FREE and open to women aged 16+ living in Scotland. Please share with colleagues, friends and your networks 💜

Violence Against Women and Girls Roundtable(In Person)
📅 Wednesday 20th May
⏰ 6.00pm – 7.30pm
📍 Glasgow

Violence Against Women and Girls Roundtable (Online)
📅 Thursday 21st May
⏰ 12.30pm – 2.00pm

Menstrual Health Roundtable (In Person)
📅 Thursday 28th May
⏰ 6.00pm – 7.30pm
📍 Glasgow

A Blether… on Lipoedema (Online)
📅 Thursday 11th June
⏰ 12.30pm – 2.00pm

📩 Registration/Further Information: https://bit.ly/3IjsNLK

For any queries, contact:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0141 339 4797