Scottish Labour has launched a campaign to tackle the "disproportionate" impact of public-service cuts on women.

The party say that women are the largest users and providers of public services and any reduction causes them to suffer more of an impact.

This weekend, party activists are taking to the street, holding stalls and knocking on doors as part of the international campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

Scottish Labour pledges to boost resources for women and families affected by domestic abuse, including increasing dedicated services such as Women's Aid.

The party's equalities spokeswoman Pauline McNeill said: "Women are the majority users and providers of public services so we need a long-term funding solution to stop the disproportionate impact cuts are having on women.

"Over the last year, several Scottish women's services have reached breaking point and the next Scottish Labour government will invest in more resources for women and families affected by domestic abuse.

Equalities Minister Christina McKelvie said tackling inequalities and promoting policies that support women and girls is a Scottish Government priority.

She said: "It is deeply worrying that the UK Government's welfare cuts are having a disproportionate effect on women and hard-pressed families.

"This year we will invest more than £125 million on welfare mitigation and measures to help protect those on low incomes - but we could do much more if we had full welfare powers transferred to Scotland."