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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Poll: should prostitution be fully decriminalised?
POLL 21 August 2015 by Graham Martin
29 comments
 
In defence of Amnesty’s stance: sex workers need rights
Molly Smith of SCOT-PEP on why she believes Amnesty's position on the sex trade is a step forward
OPINION 19 August 2015 Guest post
2 comments
 
Why is Amnesty International colluding with women’s exploitation?
No Amnesty for men who exploit women, argues Catriona Grant
OPINION 19 August 2015 Guest post
5 comments
 
RNIB Group should change its restructuring plans
Ian Welsh argues RNIB Group's restructuring plans are disempowering service users and underestimating the substance of post-referendum Scotland
OPINION 18 August 2015 Guest post
 
Using a creative approach to mental health
Instead of trying to change people, present opportunities which give them options in life, says StArt Again's founder Mhairi Sloan
OPINION 18 August 2015 Guest post
1 comment
 
No need for first day nerves in my new role at Samaritans
Recently appointed Scottish Samaritans chief James Jopling on the challenges of his new role
OPINION 11 August 2015 Guest post
1 comment
 
Kids Company is being hung out to dry and its closure will be catastrophic
Catriona Grant on Kids Company's closure
OPINION 10 August 2015 Guest post
6 comments
 
Tory benefit plans: solutions are needed, not stigma
Benefits: solutions and understanding is needed, not stigma
OPINION 4 August 2015 Guest post
 
Poll: should benefits be stopped for people with addiction, alcoholism or obesity?
POLL 31 July 2015 by Graham Martin
11 comments
 
Poll: Can charities cope with the demand created by welfare cuts?
POLL 23 July 2015 by Paul Cardwell
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