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 a lot of work to do.

Taking a closer look at this journey serves as a good reminder of the importance of IDAHOBIT – and the importance of continuing to address the underlying attitudes and behaviours, in order for us to have a more fair and equal education system.

In this episode, EIS National Officer (Equality) Selma Augestad talks to Jordan and Liam from Time for Inclusive Education about IDAHOBIT, Scotland’s journey to LGBT inclusive education and our joint plans to tackle the new threat of rising prejudicial disinformation.

https://www.eis.org.uk/lgbt/inclusiveeducation

https://lgbteducation.scot/

https://www.eis.org.uk/equality/disruptingdisinformation

https://www.digitaldiscourse.scot/

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 include:

· How misogyny manifests in schools and colleges

· How to effectively challenge misogynistic attitudes and behaviours

· Whole school approaches to GBV

· Reasons to be hopeful

If you are affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, please seek support:

· https://www.eis.org.uk/contacts/who

· https://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/

· https://www.sdafmh.org.uk/en/

Links to resources and further information:

· https://www.beyondequality.org/

· https://www.equallysafeatschool.org.uk/

· https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/mvpscotland/

· https://www.eis.org.uk/gender-equality/girfgguidance

· https://www.eis.org.uk/gender-equality/tacklingsexualharassment

· https://www.eis.org.uk/gender-equality/genderbasedviolence

A full transcript of this episode can be found on https://www.eis.org.uk/equality/stillwerise

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, colleges, universities and wider society.

Full transcripts of our episodes can be found on https://www.eis.org.uk/equality/stillwerise