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Support HUG - Helping Unite Generations - to help combat the problem of loneliness and isolation among the older generation.

Non-Domestic Charitable Exemptions and Reliefs from Rate Liability in Northern Ireland – A Policy Paper (February 2005).

Make Poverty History urges the government and international decision makers to make urgent and meaningful policy change in three critical areas: trade, debt and aid.
NICVA | Make Poverty History | 24 Mar 2005

Join the Make Poverty History campaign - a unique alliance of over 300 civil society organisations who are mobilising to create global change.
NICVA | NICVA | 24 Mar 2005

Nine Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about managing Human Resources in the voluntary and community sector.

The need for independent, non-statutory advice and representation is underpinned by the important principle that everyone, including government, is subject to the law...

A list of organisations that contributed to the policy manifeso and their websites.

Young people should be recognised as a vital resource in our society and treated with dignity and respect. They should have effective support to enable them to contribute positively to the community...

Women’s groups are a lifeline in many communities, particularly in some of the most disadvantaged. The position of women and women’s organisations has not changed significantly in the past year...

The commitment contained within the Programme for Government and the Joint Declaration of the British and Irish Governments to bringing forward a strategic and integrated approach aimed at regenerating areas of greatest disadvantage, particularly those that have suffered from the worst impact of the Troubles, is much welcomed...

Northern Ireland should actively promote itself as a leading region for lifelong learning. Our shockingly high rates of poor literacy (almost 25% of adults have only basic literacy and numeracy) place us amongst the worst regions in Europe...

Northern Ireland is over-dependent on the motor car and this is one of the major failures in public policy development of the last forty years...

Sectarianism is not a problem confined to interfaces where violence flares up periodically. It is something that is found at every level of society right across Northern Ireland...

Organisations working in the area of rural development welcomed the reference within the Programme for Government to ‘rural proofing’ across all government departments...

In updating its 1982 world strategy, the United Nations has recognised ageing as one of the three major challenges now facing the world...

The voluntary and community sector believes that it is desirable to build a socially cohesive and just society. Research has shown that the most socially cohesive regions in Europe are the most successful...

Human rights protection for all citizens is essential in a democratic society. The perception of human rights ‘belonging’ to certain groups to the exclusion of all others must be addressed...

Having a decent home is fundamental to personal wellbeing and social inclusion. It provides security, promotes health and gives a firm platform for creating social networks, capitalising on educational opportunities and securing employment.

The voluntary and community sector has a long history in a wide range of health issues as both an advocate and service provider...

Northern Ireland has gained greatly from membership of the European Union in many ways – not least the financial support which has brought tangible social, economic and infrastructure benefits...
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