Challenge Poverty Week 2021
Please join us in supporting Challenge Poverty Week 2021 by following the daily themes at Daily themes and policy asks – Challenge Poverty Week .
Key messages
- Too many people in our society are locked in the grip of poverty, restricted from playing a full role in society.
- But in Scotland, we all agree that poverty can, and must, be solved.
- By redesigning our economy to reflect our shared values of justice and compassion, we can unlock poverty’s grip.
- Action must be taken to boost people’s incomes, reduce the cost of living, and create the just and green Scotland we all want to see.
The themes this week will be:
Environment – Tuesday 5th October
Social Security – Wednesday 6th October
Employment – Thursday 7th October
Health – Friday 8th October
Public services – Saturday 9th October
Communities – Sunday 10th October