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Change has always come from young people standing up, speaking out and challenging the status quo.

 
Disabled people cannot wait another seven years for their rights to be fully protected without action from the Scottish Government

 
Social Enterprise Scotland is keen to find out exactly how we can better use public sector spending power to open up more opportunities for social enterprises and the people and communities they serve 

 
Scotland's Bravest pays tribute to a remarkable woman

 
The right to a healthy environment could be transformative for communities and campaigners fighting for a fairer and greener future – but only if new rights have ‘teeth’ and are enforceable against public bodies and polluters. 

 
Since the decline of the pandemic, we’ve seen digital inclusion become deprioritised by services and people, even though in our increasingly digitised world we’re risking leaving more people behind than ever before.

 
Sean J Morrow on how the crisis has impacted his charity – and the toll it has taken 

 
A new paper has been published which presents a framework for digital inclusion in health and social care.

 
"No matter your age, the need for connection, community and somewhere safe where you can just be yourself and be loved for who you are is the same

 
Advice on making volunteering a success