Still We Rise

The International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia is observed every year on the 17th May to show solidarity and take action for LGBT equality. In 2021, Scotland made history in becoming the first country in the world to commit to embedding LGBT inclusive education across the curriculum, for all ages . But Scotland’s journey is far from a linear story of progress, and we still have...

From Tate tantrums to Barbie blessings, 2023 saw a reinvigoration of a cultural conversation about mainstream misogyny. In this episode, we spoke to Laura at Rape Crisis Scotland, Dan at Beyond Equality - two people who have made it their mission to address the malady that is misogyny. We also spoke to teacher Hannah Lafferty about the equality work she has taken forward in her school. Topics incl...

Welcome to ‘Still We Rise’, a new podcast series by the Educational Institute of Scotland – Scotland’s largest teaching trade union. The name of this podcast is inspired by the powerful poem by Maya Angelou, which reminds us of our power and resilience in the face of adversity. Join us to explore how educators and trade unionists can rise up against the influence of the far right in our schools, c...