Equality Budget Unveiled

There's to be increased help for female genital mutilation victims.

The £11.8 million pot will also help support women exit from prostitution and victims of domestic abuse.

The Scottish Government is handing over £20.3 million to around 220 projects across Fife and the rest of Scotland.

Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil said: “The Scottish Government Equality Budget demonstrates our commitment to tackle inequality and help those who are the most disadvantaged and the most discriminated against in our communities.

“We are committed to working with key agencies and organisations to ensure we protect the most vulnerable groups in our society. This funding helps do this.

“We will be supporting a range of strategic and community work and, most importantly, fund frontline services to address inequality, tackle discrimination and progress equality across Scotland.”