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NIDOS conference

9 November 2015

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon delivered the keynote speech at the Network of International Development Organisations in Scotland (NIDOS) Annual Conference.

The event brought together international development and domestic poverty organisations to discuss the impacts of inequality and how to reduce it.

FM @NicolaSturgeon now addressing delegates @NIDOSNetwork conference on inequality. #ScotlandvInequality pic.twitter.com/Z9yd3hp0sr

— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) November 9, 2015

.@NicolaSturgeon now addressing #scotlandvinequality conference pic.twitter.com/Kb6jvnQDqB

— Poverty Alliance (@PovertyAlliance) November 9, 2015

On the agenda was closing the inequality gap in Scotland as well as Scotland’s contribution to tackling poverty and inequality around the world.

The First Minister covered a range of topics and spoke of the work going on at home to create a fairer Scotland.

"Scotland can't act w/credibility overseas if blind to inequality @ home &efforts @ home undermined w/o global action" #scotlandvinequality

— Oxfam Scotland (@OxfamScotland) November 9, 2015

#ScotlandvInequality FM @NicolaSturgeon reflects:The course of social justice is never won permanently – we need to keep fighting the battle

— The Alliance (@IntDevAlliance) November 9, 2015

The First Minister said:

“Tackling poverty and inequality in Scotland is one of this Government’s central aims for one simple reason: our success as a nation depends upon our working together to deliver a strong economy whilst supporting a fairer society. We are committed to removing the barriers that stand in the way of individuals realising their full potential.

“As much as we strive to create a fairer Scotland, we must realise that inequality and poverty is not restricted to our borders – it is a global issue that needs a global response. I’ve previously announced that Scotland will become one of the first countries in the world to sign up to the new Sustainable Development Goals, to tackle poverty and inequality and promote sustainable development across the globe.”

You can read the First Minister’s speech here.

Huge thanks to FM @NicolaSturgeon for her keynote speech @NIDOSNetwork #scotlandvinequality event pic.twitter.com/KHbsX7Y5kv

— Oxfam Scotland (@OxfamScotland) November 9, 2015

The Scottish Government has launched a national discussion for people across Scotland to give their views on how the country can be a fairer and more equal place to live.

Community-led discussions are taking place the length and breadth of Scotland where people are invited to set out their vision of a fairer Scotland and suggest practical solutions, based on local and personal experience.

 

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