# Scotland to invest up to £1 million in school programme against misogyny

> Scotland announced up to £1 million in additional funding for secondary-pupil programmes from 2027/28 and a refreshed campaign.

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- Published: 2026-10-18T21:10:53+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-18T21:10:53+00:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-17
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Scotland’s First Minister announced a new Respect Fund for Scotland on 17 October. Up to an additional £1 million from 2027/28 will support third-sector programmes helping secondary pupils reject misogyny; primary pupils are to receive age-appropriate learning about respect. The government described the fund as part of a broader package addressing violence against women and girls.

The package also includes a refreshed “Don’t Be That Guy” campaign backed by sporting organisations and athletes, and a commitment to introduce a Misogyny Bill before the 2027 summer recess. The government named Scottish Rugby, the Scottish Football Association and Scottish Tennis among campaign supporters. The bill remains a future commitment; the release does not say it has been introduced or enacted.

## Data

### Announced measures

Funding, school learning, campaign and a future legislative commitment.

Methodology: Future funding and the proposed bill are described as announced plans, not completed measures.

| Intervention | Announced detail |
|---|---|
| School fund and learning | Up to £1 million additional from 2027/28 for secondary programmes; primary pupils receive age-appropriate learning on respect. |
| Public campaign | A refreshed “Don’t Be That Guy” campaign is backed by sporting organisations and athletes. |
| Legislation | The government committed to introduce a Misogyny Bill before the 2027 summer recess. |

Sources: <https://www.gov.scot/news/action-against-misogyny/> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/scotland-respect-fund-misogyny-schools-campaign/data/source-reported-details?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/scotland-respect-fund-misogyny-schools-campaign/data/source-reported-details?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Scottish Government](<https://www.gov.scot/news/action-against-misogyny/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-18; Published: 2026-10-17)

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