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The third sector can do better on human rights

Amanda Ariss argues that the third sector is failing to take the lead in promoting equality and human rights issues

OPINION 29th April 2014 Guest post

Backing independence for the greater good

Gavin Corbett hates kilts and doesn't vote SNP but here he explains why he's a proud member of Third Sector Yes

OPINION 28th April 2014 Guest post

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The referendum questions trustees need to ask

Debbie McIlwraith outlines some of the issues Scottish charities should be considering in the run up to the independence referendum vote in September

OPINION 28th April 2014 Guest post

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Closing the gap for deaf children

Heather Gray believes more action is needed to ensure deaf children get the same opportunities as everyone else

OPINION 25th April 2014 Guest post

What does the future hold for young carers?

Barbara Schuler questions whether reforming the laws in relation to carers will really improve life for young carers

OPINION 24th April 2014 by YouthLink Scotland

North Harris sets an enticing example

Ann-Marie Hewitt explains how community ownership has transformed North Harris

OPINION 23rd April 2014 Guest post

Schools can’t preach equality but ignore it themselves

Susan Grasekamp is the Scottish Disability Equality Forum's chief executive. Here she discusses how schools are failing disabled pupils

OPINION 10th April 2014 Guest post

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Procurement will be the death of us

Buying human services in the same way one buys pencils or sacks of cement is to ignore the human aspect, argues Martin Sime, chief executive of SCVO

OPINION 8th April 2014 Guest post

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Empowering communities through land reform

Last week David Cameron, chair of Community Land Scotland, set out the need for change in Scotland’s land ownership. Here he explains how this can be achieved

OPINION 7th April 2014 Guest post

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The outlook for women in Scotland

Jill Wood discusses Engender's work on gender issues surrounding the referendum and welfare reform

OPINION 7th April 2014 Guest post

Experts from across the sector look at how we work in the face of the pandemic – advice for a range of topics, from home working, to Zoom meetings, to looking after mental health

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