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Complain to BBC Newsbeat about false rape allegations article

In response to todays horrifically skewed (13/03/13) BBC Newsbeat article, discussing the report from the CPS which shows false allegations of rapeMore

Glasgow Caledonian University PhD Research Opportunities: Gender and the Economy

Working towards REF2014, Glasgow Caledonian University is continuing to develop future capacity in its areas of strength.More

See, Hear, Speak Out: Day School from Scottish Women’s Aid

Saturday 16th March, 10:30-4pm.
Augustine United Church,  41 George IV Bridge
Edinburgh
EH1 1EL

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Scottish Women’s Aid Annual Conference - Domestic Abuse Stops…

Domestic Abuse Stops… February 5th 2013, 10:00 - 15:45
Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor, Grosvenor St, Edinburgh EH12 5EF

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City of Edinburgh Council Civic Event Celebrating 20 Years of Zero Tolerance

The first ever Zero Tolerance campaigns were launched in Edinburgh in November 1992.More

Zero Tolerance 20th Birthday Gig and Comedy Night

Zero Tolerance are celebrating 20 years of campaigning to tackle men's violence against women.More

16 Days of Action - Events around Scotland

16 days of Activism Against Gender Violence runs from November 25th to December 10th, there are many activities taking place all around Scotland to raise awareness about gender-bMore

Workshop: Investigating the Role of Gender in Police Decision Making

Responding to Young Women Regarded as Violent - Dr Suzanne Young (University of Glasgow)More

“It’s Easy Out Here for a Pimp: How a Porn Culture Grooms Kids for Sexual Exploitation”.

27 September 2012, A.K. Bell Library, Perth
(6.30-9.30pm)

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Transforming a Rape Culture: Campaigning to End Sexual Violence

8 October 2012 (9am - 4:30pm)
Rape Crisis Scotland
Thistle Hotel, Cambridge Street, Glasgow


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Commercial Sexual Exploitation

25 September 2012, Edinburgh (10am - 4pm)

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March 2012 Prevention Network News

Keep up to date with the latest violence against women prevention network news.

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Reclaim the Night, Edinburgh

Reclaim the Night: speak out against violence. Join the march.More

Documentary: Abandon the Knife

Kenyan girls fight back against genital mutilation. More

Invitation to tender for a project to update the Zero Tolerance ‘Respect’ education programme

The Zero Tolerance Charitable Trust is seeking to engage a consultant to complete a piece of work to update our 'Respect' education programme.

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GET SAVI: free consultation event

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July 2011 Violence Against Women prevention network newsletter.

The VAW prevention network newsletter; keep up to date with news and events More

Forced Marriage Road Show

Shakti Women's Aid and Karma Nirvana
Venue: Norton Park, Conference Centre, 53 Albion Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5QY

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June 2011 Violence Against Women prevention network newsletter.

The VAW prevention network newsletter; keep up to date with news and events More

Training - Under Pressure: Preventing abuse and sexual exploitation in young people’s relationships.

Zero Tolerance and YWCA are offering a free one day training course for youth workers and practitioners who work with young people in the community.

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Domestic Abuse Resources and Training for Schools in Scotland (DARTSS) and Safe Hub Scotland website launch.

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May 2011 Violence Against Women prevention network newsletter

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Reclaim the Night

Join the Reclaim the Night;

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Under Pressure: Preventing abuse and sexual exploitation in young people’s relationships.

Zero Tolerance and YWCA are offering a free one day training course for youth workers and practitioners who work with young people in the community.

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Gender Analysis and Domestic Abuse

Scottish GBV Research Network event for researchers to revisit the gender-based analysis of domestic abuse and to reflect on their work. More

Zero Tolerance is seeking to employ a Development Officer

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with excellent communication and project management skills to lead on two areas of work:
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Ladyfest Edinburgh Art Walk

Join Ladyfest in visiting acclaimed Edinburgh exhibitions exploring painting and photography. More

Digital Desperados Premiere Night

Join the CCA and catch a variety of visions, opinions and ideas that all too often get pushed to one side. More

April 2011 Violence Against Women prevention network newsletter

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Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2011: Legislation becomes Law

The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill was approved by the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 16 March. More

Human Rights Watch Film Festival set to inform and inspire debate.

The Human Rights Watch Film Festival returns to London from 24 March - 1 April with a programme packed full of documentaries and dramas set to inform and inspire debate. More

International Women’s Day, 100 years on.

In recognition of everything that has been achieved and everything that still needs to change. More

Zero Tolerance joins demand for resignation of Bill Aitken over rape comments

UPDATE: The Conservative MSP Bill Aitken resigned as convener of the justice committee at Holyrood after comments he made on prostitution in an area where a woman was allegedly raped led to a public outcry calling for his resignation. More

Women's refuge chief returns OBE in protest over cuts

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GEO: Engaging and Listening to Women strategy launched.

The Goverment Equailitys Office have launched the fist ever cross-government newsletter aimed at women and women’s organisations. More

Criminalisation of the Purchase and Sale of Sex

Response from Zero Tolerance to the consultation on Trish Godman's proposed member's Bill, February 2010
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Do Women Matter?

An evening of discussion in celebration of International Women’s Day 2011. More

MSPs back The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill

BBC:Democracy Live The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill passed its first stage of parliamentary scrutiny on 19 January 2011.
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Government Equalities Office: New Strategy Underway for Engaging and Listening to Women

Following the closure of the Women’s National Commission, GEO has now embarked upon developing a new approach to enable women and women’s organisations to interact more closely and directlMore

Scottish government to continue funding for VAW services across Scotland in 2011-2012

Press release from Rape Crisis Scotland

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Closed for Christmas

The Zero Tolerance office will be closed until Wednesday 5th January 2011. More

‘Get SAVI’ (Students Against Violence Initiative)

Zero Tolerance is hosting the pilot of new a training course for students at Edinburgh University on the 21st – 23rd of January 2011.More

More events

For more events being held by Zero Tolerance and our partners please see the Prevention Network calendar (opens in a new window)More

Holyrood Domestic Abuse Summit.

The one day event chaired by Zero Tolerance Chair Lesley Orr will be used to discuss domestic abuse and gender based violence in the wider services context, as well as on both a UK and Scottish level. More

What are you looking at? Women and Violence in the Media

Free event. An inspiring lecture by Jenny Kemp, Zero Tolerance, about the way that women are represented in the media. More

Sexism and the Media Workshop, Stirling

This is a one-day Zero Tolerance workshop for S6 pupils from a range of secondary schools in Stirling to raise awareness of gender issues as part of Stirling’s 16 Days of Action. More

Trade and Money and Power - films and discussion

As part of this year's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence Zero Tolerance has organised a special screening with The Filmhouse in Edinburgh of Trade and Money and Power. More

Money and Power launch Dundee

This event will be the local launch of the Zero Tolerance and Women's Support Project new DVD resource on commercial sexual exploitation. More

Support us: new membership scheme launched

Zero Tolerance today launched a new membership scheme to encourage individuals and organisations to sign up More

Scottish Women’s Aid: Census Day 2010

Thursday, 18th November, 2010

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Respect Resource sets an example

Orkney Violence Against Women Training Consortium has been using the Zero Tolerance Respect Education Packs to ensure training on violence against women is delivered throughout the school system More

Zero Tolerance: Respect Education Initiative update

Respect education initiative, which you may be aware of, is a worthwhile, age-appropriate and well-evaluated resource for teaching children and young people More

Not Safe At Home campaign

Not Safe At Home campaignTuesday, 2nd November, 2010 More

The Scottish Gender-Based Violence Research Network has launched

The Scottish Gender-Based Violence Research Network has launched More