25 March 2010
Starts: 09:00
Ends: 17:00

Islam and Violence against Women

Workshop run by AMINA, The Muslim Women’s Resource Centre, Dundee.

One day intensive session on Islam as a faith, and the beliefs and values of its followers. It will be about setting the context, religiously (egalitarian values), historically, socially (including effects of colonialism/patriarchy) and how this has affected Muslim women in contemporary society and what the issues are in today’s society (terrorism, Islamophobia) which also affects them. We will also discuss the roles and obligations of Muslim women, identity issues, and the importance of faith as a marker of identity for minorities living in the West. The training is intended to also allow participants to understand the issues surrounding violence against women such as domestic abuse, rape, forced marriage, FGM and honor killing from a faith perspective and the role faith plays in understanding them. It will offer participants the chance to engage in an open and frank environment.
We will cover culture, religion and the effects of patriarchy (all very closely linked but there are subtle differences) on interpretations of faith, ethics and honour. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the cultural and patriarchal dimensions associated with the perpetration of violence against women.
The training is intended give participants the capacity to identify the difference between culture and faith and how the two interact together in a complex way.

Cost:
Statuatory / Private Org: £80
Voluntary Org: £50
Student/unemployed: £25

Venues to be allocated closer to the time.

COntact Stephanie Cowan at stephanie@mwrc.org.uk for further details and registration forms.

25 March 2010
Starts: 18:30
Ends: 21:00

Education Centre, Dingwall

Free course run by Highland Keeping Children Safe aimed at volunteers and staff in the Voluntary Sector.

Designed for people who help out with children, young people or services in your community.

This course comprises a presentation and activity learning covering the following topics:
* Getting it Right in Child Protection – Early intervention
* Categories of child abuse
* Identifying welfare needs
* Recording and sharing information
* Policy guidelines and procedures
If you wish to attend, please email your details to Claire Collins, Training & Development Officer, at Keeping Children Safe: email highlandkcs@aol.com or if you don’t have internet access you can call 01463 703033, mobile 07930 538213 to request a booking form.
Their website www.kcs-highland.org.uk will soon have a booking application too.

25 March 2010

Course offered by Social Enterprise Academy.

Free to anyone working in the third sector, or an SME(Small or Medium Enterprise), in the Highlands and Islands.

Description:
A hands-on, two-day module USE will help you to explore and understand the values and purpose of social enterprise and it is the first step in appreciating how they can create meaningful change and economic benefit.

For more details and application forms, please contact Kate on 01463 238088 or email kate@theacademy-ssea.org

www.theacademy-ssea.org/

25 March 2010
Starts: 12:00
Ends: 14:00

This event has been CAMCELLED due to insufficient bookings.

Mediation in Workplace Disputes

Workshop leader: Gill Shaw

Osprey Room, HIghland Football Academy, Dingwall

Description:
“Mediation is based on the principle of collaborative problem-solving, with a focus on the future and rebuilding relationships, rather than apportioning blame.”

Extract from mediation policy, University of Central Lancashire


Join Gill Shaw for a workshop exploring the role of mediation in resolving workplace disputes.

By considering a number of scenarios in the workplace (and beyond) the session will help you:

• Clarify what mediation is,
• Understand how mediation might work in practice,
• Consider what the potential benefits of mediation are, and
• Identify the potential downsides to mediation.

Gill will also briefly highlight some of the growing number of areas (beyond the workplace) where mediation is being adopted to resolve legal disputes.

The event is free and lunch will be available for £3.00. Pre booking requested to ensure adequate catering

To book, please contact WEA: tel. 01463 710577 or e-mail womenatwork-admin@weascotland.org.uk

Should you have a special needs requirement please let us know.

All welcome – we look forward to seeing you.