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Don’t forget Europe’s refugees
Susan Smith argues that the devastating truth about the refugee crisis in Europe proves why we need to address the rise of right-wing nationalism
OPINION 22 June 2016 by Susan Smith
 
After the death of Jo Cox: racist rhetoric has deadly consequences
​Robina Qureshi from Positive Action In Housing says that both politicians and the media have created a toxic environment
OPINION 20 June 2016 Guest post
 
The implications of Brexit on Scotland’s third sector
Susan Smith believes Scotland's third sector should be very worried about Brexit
OPINION 15 June 2016 by Susan Smith
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After Orlando: let’s beat the ideology of hate
Tim Hopkins of the Equality Network on the aftermath of the Orlando killings
OPINION 14 June 2016 Guest post
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Should the Offensive Behaviour at Football Act be scrapped?
POLL 26 May 2016 by Graham Martin
 
People power is the solution to poverty - not prayers
It's not prayers that the poor of Glasgow need, says the Humanist Society
OPINION 6 May 2016 Guest post
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RISE: strengthen the third sector to revitalise Scotland
Third sector has a major role to play in revitalising communities, says RISE
OPINION 26 April 2016 Guest post
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We are all responsible for evil - we allow it to exist by doing nothing
Dundee-born Callum Jensen was so moved by his experiences working for charities in Angola he wrote a book on how human spirit can endure even the worst trauma
OPINION 20 April 2016 Guest post
 
Creating a Scotland we all want to live in
Carla McCormick, of The Poverty Alliance, believes the forthcoming Scottish Parliament election gives Scots the opportunity to shape a fairer Scotland
OPINION 15 April 2016 by Robert Armour
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Political consensus for non-binary sexual identity
Catherine Somerville was impressed by the support Scotland's party leaders gave to LGBTI issues at a recent event in Edinburgh
OPINION 4 April 2016 Guest post
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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

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