What young women need in 2026

Plus, a young women's guide to misinformation 📰

We’re on the precipice of what could be major political change in Scotland. We want young women to be heard.

Despite the advancements in gender equality of the last century or so, this is a challenging time to be a young woman. Our rights are increasingly under threat by a growing far-right movement, and the rise of extreme misogyny both on- and offline is jeopardising our safety.

We’ve been talking to young women about what they want and need, and they’ve told us loud and clear. Find out more in the latest article on our site ✍

“All has to actually mean all, not just some of us.”

Gaia Ragone from our most recent 30 Under 30 list shared her take on young women’s rights for International Women’s Day.

A young woman’s guide to misinformation

Do you know the difference between misinformation and disinformation? Do you know how to spot them?

As the election draws closer, identifying mis- and disinformation are going to be important skills for those of us trying to sort the fact from the fiction. Learn how to feel confident in identifying misinformation and look after your wellbeing when doing so in the latest guide from our Young Women Demand steering group.

When ‘gender’ is still read as ‘women’

Too often, “gender” is still read as shorthand for “women.” When we say gender inequality, many people hear women’s inequality. When we say gender-based harm, they hear harm against women. And while women and girls do experience disproportionate levels of discrimination, violence, and exclusion, reducing gender to women alone quietly reinforces the idea that gender justice is women’s work.

We hosted an AI & Gender Conference, and no men turned up. Here’s what young woman leader Bethany has to say about it.

Join us at our online Hustings for Women’s Equality

We’ve teamed up with other national women’s organisations and campaign groups for an online hustings: an opportunity to ask questions of politicians ahead of the upcoming election.

Representatives from the main political parties will take part to answer your questions on some of the most pressing issues impacting women’s lives in Scotland.

🗓: Monday 30th March, 7–8.30pm