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International Women’s Day and our manifesto for a fairer future
Illustration by Kumi McKenna
International Women’s Day 2026 falls in the lead up to the Scottish Parliament elections. With this in mind, we are reflecting on our 2026 Manifesto: Transforming Culture for a Fairer Future. In this final blog, EMCC Project Manager Katie Goh reflects on women’s experiences across the arts, culture and creative sectors and what steps need to happen to improve equity for women and marginalised communities.
Last September, at our inaugural conference, we launched our manifesto Transforming Culture for a Fairer Future ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election. The manifesto was sent to all MSPs and major political parties, so that they can keep women’s equality and the culture sector top of mind when developing their party manifestos and cultural policies.
Scotland’s Cultural Future: Reflections on our culture hustings for the next parliament
Last week, EMCC, alongside our five organisational partners presented Scotland’s Cultural Future, a culture hustings ahead of the upcoming Holyrood election in May. This event was an opportunity to hear Scotland’s main political parties debate their policy positions, and to help inform the public about their views on culture and the arts.
Culture Hustings Event
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Hear Scotland’s main political parties set out their plans for supporting our cultural lives in the next parliamentary term. We’ve joined forces with Scottish and UK cultural organisations to host a hustings event for the sector.
EMCC Launch Manifesto for 2026 Holyrood Elections
Transforming Culture for a Fairer Future
We are excited to launch our manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
Right now, Scotland’s culture and media sectors are not as safe, equal or fair for women as they need to be.
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