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4 July 2016

LGBTI rights – the human rights struggle for our generation

Danny Sriskandarajah, Civicus
The rights of LGBTI citizens across the world are intrinsically bound up all our rights. We need to build a broad-based, progressive alliance.
International Development
26 May 2016

Using art to create outstanding care

Des Kelly OBE
Des Kelly OBE reflects on the contribution of the array of creative arts to improving quality in care.
Arts
24 May 2016

Inspiring change – the arts and older people in Ireland

François Matarasso
François Matarasso describes the magic of the Bealtaine festival for older people in the Republic of Ireland.
Arts
9 May 2016

Transforming our world through investment

Jo Mountford, ShareAction
ShareAction's new report suggests that the involvement and commitment of private sector actors will be needed if we are to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
International Development
17 March 2016

Independence in Question: the voluntary sector in 2016

Caroline Slocock, Civil Exchange
The independence of the voluntary sector has hit a five year low according to Civil Exchange’s new report, Independence in Question.
Strengthening Civil Society
14 March 2016

The UN Sustainable Development Goals and LGBT inclusion – new Stonewall paper

Kit Dorey, Stonewall
Lesbian, gay, bi and trans people worldwide must be included properly in aid and development.
International Development
4 March 2016

Dementia and imagination

Janet Morrison
Creative approaches help us challenge our conventional notions of engagement with people with dementia.
Arts
4 March 2016

Both sides of the coin: the distinctive value of art in health care

François Matarasso
Let's stop trying to ‘prove’ the value of arts interventions in health care only according to narrow scientific assessment models, says Baring Foundation trustee François Matarasso.
Arts
29 February 2016

Law in action – victory for survivors of domestic violence

Sarah Cooke OBE
The recent Court of Appeal ruling on access to legal aid for domestic violence survivors is crucial in enabling people to escape from abusive relationships.
Strengthening Civil Society
8 February 2016

The state and voluntary sector independence – who Rremembers the Commission for the Compact?

David Cutler
Restrictions announced by Theresa May on the lobbying of Parliament by the voluntary sector are a world away from the promise of the Compact.
Strengthening Civil Society