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Women and girl’s safety in rural and island Scotland
Councillor Maureen Chalmers writes about strengthening local leadership to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) in rural and island Scotland
Women and girls living in Scotland’s rural and island communities can face unique barriers when seeking support, safety and protection.
Factors such as geographical isolation, limited transport links, housing challenges and reduced access to specialist services can increase vulnerability and make it more difficult to access help.
In this blog article from the Improvement Service, COSLA’s Councillor Maureen Chalmers Community, Wellbeing Spokesperson and co-Chair of the Equally Safe Joint Strategic Board, highlights the important role elected members can play in preventing and eradicating violence against women and girls (VAWG) in rural areas.
The piece explores the specific challenges faced by rural communities and introduces a new briefing developed by COSLA and the Improvement Service to support local leaders in creating safer, more equitable communities.
Read the full article: Strengthening the Role of Elected Members in Preventing and Eradicating Violence Against Women and Girls in Rural Areas
