Scottish Ministers decided in June 2009 that tackling violence against women and occupational segregation are priorities in working towards gender equality.
They will publish a report giving an overview of progress made by listed public bodies (including Scottish Government) in each of these areas by July 2010.
The Scottish Government's Gender Equality Scheme (GES) sets out how we intend to implement the requirements of the Gender Equality Duty. Our scheme focuses on our high level priorities for progressing equality of opportunity between women and men and sets out our plans for delivery over the next three years (13 June 2008).
Gender Equality Scheme Annual Report 2009 shows what progress the Scottish Government has made since the 2008 annual report.
The Scottish Government is working towards equality between both sexes as part of its equality agenda. More
These web pages provide information about the Scottish Government's work on gender equality issues, including equal pay, pregnancy discrimination and occupational segregation. More
The Cabinet Secretary responsible for gender equality is Nicola Sturgeon and the Minister is Alex Neil.