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In Scotland, we have already won many protections for vulnerable groups that seeks to make sure no one gets left behind. Yet there is still more work to be done to ensure everyone has an equal chance to live a fulfilling life.

Watch this video to find out about the work of the Scottish Youth Parliament to reduce inequalities in Scotland.

Some forms of inequality can be caused by discrimination. The protects people from many kinds of discrimination, harassment and victimisation:

• Age - people being discriminated against because of their age
• Disability - people being discriminated against on account of a disability
• Gender reassignment - being treated differently for being transsexuak
• Marriage and civil partnership - when you are treated differently because you are married or in a civil partnership
• Pregnancy and maternity - being treated differently because you are pregnant or on maternity leave
• Race - being disciminated against because of your race (this can mean skin colour and also nationality)
• Religion or belief - being discriminated against because of your religion, belief, or lack of one
• Sex - being discriminated against because of your sex
• Sexual orientation - being discriminated against because your are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or heterosexual

Other forms of inequality are driven by factors such as poverty or lack of access to facilities. These types of inequality can be harder to address.

Inequality in Scotland facts

• A boy born in 2018 in one of the 10% most deprived areas of Scotland would have a life expectancy 13 years shorter than a boy from the most affluent area
• 60% of working age adults in poverty and 65% of children in poverty live in a household where someone is in employment
• 15 years ago 25% of pensioners in Scotland were living in poverty, compared to 15% now

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