"Afghan women are right to feel as if the west has abandoned them, and is effectively ignoring their brutal oppression...The UN special rapporteur has recommended that the UN codify the crime against humanity of “gender apartheid” in international law." theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

In Afghanistan, the Taliban have prevented female staff from participating in the polio vaccination program, tightening restrictions on women in the health sector.

“We need action, not just words,” Fereshta Abbasi urging the United Nations Human Rights Council to establish an independent mechanism to investigate severe abuses by the Taliban against Afghan women.

What an honour to attend the QNIS reception in Scottish Parliament to celebrate the 135th anniversary of the charity in Scotland and the work of the 170 community nurses and midwives that have been awarded the Queen’s Nurse title since 2017. Thank you to you all🙏

It was an honour to join representatives of the 170 nurses from QNIS in Scottish Parliament on their 135th anniversary to recognise their wonderful work in the community over 3 centuries! Thank you for all you do 👏👏

Delighted to be at the QNIS reception in Scottish Parliament tonight, celebrating Nurses and Midwives who have been recognised for outstanding community care with the Queen's Nurse title. It is so important to recognise inspiring people in our communities.

Women have been raped by their partners, fathers, husbands, brothers, sons, pastors, doctors, therapists, coaches, gynecologists, uncles, grandfathers, cousins, friends, acquaintances, and (less often) total strangers - to name a few - and there’s no way to spot a rapist by 1/

Day : 1090 🏫 Day : 630 🎓 🇦🇫 Afghan women are the most persecuted population in the world, silently suffering under the gender apartheid regime imposed by the Taliban, which bans them from education, work, free movement, and even the right to show their face and voice.

Today, we hear evidence from Catherine Todd (remote) and Prof Clive Beggs. 📺Watch live from 10:00 (with a three minute delay) on our YouTube channel 👇👇 youtube.com/@UKCovid-19Inq…

We’re seeking a registered nurse, midwife or nursing associate to join our Council as a non-executive member. We are looking for a professional on our register who can bring senior level experience in leading or managing culture change and/or organisational development.

Catherine Todd (Northern Ireland Covid Bereaved Families for Justice) gave evidence to the Inquiry today. You can view it on the live stream (via playback) through our 📺YouTube channel now 👇👇 youtube.com/@UKCovid-19Inq…

Fantastic to be in Ayr meeting new nursing students UWS UWS School of Health as the new term starts RCN Scotland RCN Students RCN Ayrshire & Arran

On 11th Sept 2003, Shafilea Ahmed was murdered by her parents for refusing a marriage aged 17. From Warrington, she dreamed of becoming a barrister. Our #DayOfMemory on her birthday honours her and others silenced by #HonourBasedAbuse every year. #WeRemember Shafilea

Thank you Peter May for speaking out against salmon farming in your excellent new book "The Black Loch" available in the shops either today or tomorrow!

Press release Holyrood event celebrates vital role of community nurses and midwives in Scotland MSPs, health professionals, nurses and midwives marked 135 years of QNIS & celebrated Scotland's 170 contemporary Queen’s Nurses Click here for more qnis.org.uk/holyrood-event…

Incredibly proud to be part of this event. Thank you qnis138 Scottish Parliament Clare Cable Emma Legge Prof Aly Hulme TD DBA LLM MSc RM RGN Sharon Findlay Commander Defence Primary Healthcare Defence Medical Services

I am shocked, and utterly over the moon, to win four #MJAAwards this evening, including the Outstanding Contribution to Health Journalism. It’s a complete honour. Thank you to the judges and all those who have helped and supported me with these stories.

Congratulations to Hannah Barnes, whose brilliant book 'Time to Think' documents the collapse of the Tavistock Gender Identity & Development Service, which referred 2000 minors for often irreversible medical interventions on what the Cass Review called 'remarkably weak evidence.'

Today, we hear evidence from Dr Barry Jones (Covid Airborne Transmission Alliance), Richard Brunt (Health and Safety Executive) and Sara Gorton (Head of Health at UNISON). 📺Watch live from 10:00am (with a three minute delay) on our YouTube channel 👇👇 youtube.com/@UKCovid-19Inq…

Our Burns Supper will return next year! Join us on 24th January 2025 in the heart of Burn's country at the Brig o’ Doon House Hotel for our Burns Supper. Enjoy a drinks reception, 4 course meal and entertainment throughout the evening.🥃 Book now 👉 bit.ly/3XCCGMR