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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Misogyny should be standalone offence, say charities
Scottish Government urged to challenge “epidemic” of harassment and abuse.
NEWS 26 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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Scots children at risk by unlawful block on disability equipment
Blanket bans are being used as an excuse not to supply vital equipment
NEWS 26 November 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Politicians “must ensure no care leaver lives in poverty”
Staf calls for wage and benefits reforms amid general election campaign.
NEWS 20 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Poverty must be the key issue of the general election
Poverty must be put at the heart of the UK general election battle, charity campaigners have said
NEWS 19 November 2019 by Graham Martin
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Child prostitution charity wins Mother Teresa award
Free a Girl has helped 4,500 young women escape from forced sex work in India.
NEWS 18 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Minister hears the benefits of the Real Living Wage
SCVO's role as a Real Living Wage employer was recognised by a Scottish Government minister
NEWS 15 November 2019 by Graham Martin
 
Universal Credit forcing women to prostitution
​Women are being forced to offer "survival sex" in order to feed their families
NEWS 15 November 2019 by Robert Armour
 
Social Security Scotland to avoid using DWP’s toxic terminology
Research shows certain language stigmatises claimants
NEWS 15 November 2019 by Robert Armour
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Charity encourages elderly to apply for postal votes
Age Scotland aims to ensure older people’s voices are heard in the general election.
NEWS 12 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
 
Thousands to benefit from Living Wage rise
New hourly rate of £9.30 announced to mark start of Living Wage week.
NEWS 11 November 2019 by Gavin Stuart
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