By Admin from NICVA
Published on 15 Jun 2005
A summary of the key priorities contained in the Policy Manifesto of the voluntary and community sector.
Policy priorities
- An anti-poverty strategy.
- Political leadership to tackle sectarianism and racism and support integrated education and housing.
- Integrate equality legislation. Better consultation to ensure equality of opportunity.
- A strong and inclusive Bill of Rights.
- Tackle child poverty and improve educational outcomes.
- End academic selection, focus on pupils as confident learners and active citizens, access to information on sexual and mental health, smaller classes and proper support for students in higher education.
- Free personal care, community safety for older people and end age discrimination.
- Improve access for the disabled to transport, employment and services.
- A ministerial working group on domestic violence, more Sure Start centres, all-women shortlists and improve childcare and services for carers.
- Sustainable development.
- A rural development White Paper.
Go to the Policy Manifesto page
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