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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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TFN Live from The Gathering 2016

NEWS 16 February 2016 by TFN
Management
Tune in to watch the top events happening at the Gathering 2016 at the SECC from the comfort of your own desk - for free!

https://tfn.scot/news/gathering-TFNlive

Radical change is needed to limit global warming

OPINION 12 October 2018 Guest post
Environment & International
Rosie Watson warns that immediate, drastic action is required to successfully limit warming to 1.5 degrees

https://tfn.scot/opinion/radical-change-is-needed-to-limit-global-warming

The UK’s first charity sex shop opens

NEWS 5 June 2015 by Susan Smith
Families & Young People
The Family Planning Association is taking an enterprising approach to income generation by opening its own online sex shop

https://tfn.scot/news/the-uks-first-charity-sex-shop-opens

Scottish anti-abortion group denies links to religious extremists

NEWS 25 May 2022 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Questions have been asked about links between Compassion Scotland and American hate groups.

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-anti-abortion-group-denies-links-to-religious-extremists

NGOs demand Gaza ceasefire - and condemn use of hunger as a weapon of war

NEWS 20 February 2024 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
The groups say this is the only way to comply with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2417

https://tfn.scot/news/ngos-condemn-use-of-hunger-as-a-weapon-of-war

Holyrood 2021: what the voluntary sector wants

NEWS 4 May 2021 by Graham Martin
Families & Young People
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Culture & Leisure
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#NeverMoreNeeded
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TFN's guide to charity election manifestos

https://tfn.scot/news/holyrood-2021-what-the-voluntary-sector-wants

SCVO briefing: Scottish Government Debate on Welfare – 13 August 2014

Norette Ferns
12 August 2014
Posted in
vulnerable in this attack on our social security safety net – those who are disabled[v], unpaid carers[vi], women,The lack of a human rights focus in the draft legislation, indicating how those in crisis or those needing,consultation: “We believe that the planned Bill must include principles or a commitment to protect key human,Whatever happens in September, Scotland must find its own way in creating a more humane and empowering,/news-campaigns-and-policy/research/scvo-welfare-reform-mapping-report/ [xiii] http://www.scvo.scot/blog

https://scvo.scot/p/5524/2014/08/12/scvo-briefing-scottish-government-debate-on-welfare-13-august-2014

SCVO response to Scottish Government Enterprise and Skills consultation

Ruth Boyle
15 August 2016
Posted in
An Economy for all: a human rights based approach Economic growth remains slow in Scotland.,rights based approach.,rights of individuals.,Women’s over-representation among the lowest paid in the labour market means that many women are reliant,However, starting to think about enterprise and skills support in human rights terms will promote many

https://scvo.scot/p/13860/2016/08/15/scvo-response-to-scottish-government-enterprise-and-skills-consultation

SCVO Briefing – Creating a Fairer Scotland

Craig Wilson
22 June 2016
Posted in
Introduction In January 2016, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published the most comprehensive,review to date of Scotland’s equality and human rights progress.,Human Rights-Based Approach SCVO has concerns that there remains a human rights deficit in Scotland –,report – and that many people are unable to fulfil their basic human rights.,rights, to the undermining portrayals of women in the media and public domain.

https://scvo.scot/p/12643/2016/06/22/scvo-briefing-creating-a-fairer-scotland

Scottish Labour Market strategy disappoints

Ruth Boyle
12 September 2016
Posted in
and the European Convention of Human Rights, both of which enshrine dignity and respect.,A human rights-based approach to workplace rights extends beyond directives guaranteeing working hours,the importance of flexible working at all levels of employment in promoting the full participation of women,The right to participate in the labour market should be a gateway for securing other human rights, including,This blog was first published as a column in the Herald.

https://scvo.scot/p/13642/2016/09/12/scottish-labour-market-strategy-disappoints