By Paul McGill from SCOPE Magazine
Published on 15 Oct 2007
This issue of the social policy magazine covers a range of topics, from A Shared Future, to volunteering, to poverty and human rights.
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Cover story
Manus Maguire argues that we need to build long-term, proactively and systematically to end sectarian division, especially at the interfaces. Robin Wilson wants to create the equal and pluralist society the international community expects but detects political inertia. Caroline Maguire says good relations is a rural issue as well — and they’re doing something to end the invisible lines which people know not to cross.
Editorial
Good mood music but we must play together
Some more harmonious conducting is needed to orchestrate effective government at Stormont.
Features
It’s all about time
The Volunteer Development Agency launched its latest research on volunteering. Wendy Osborne draws out five key messages.
Volunteering research launched
Denise Hayward summarises the findings, including the huge but declining contribution of volunteers and the need for good management.
Young volunteers ‘fresh and enthusiastic’
Opportunities led by young people are important to harness the positive contribution they can make, says Mary Field.
Will GCAP make poverty history?
Lawrence McBride disagrees with last month’s article on public perceptions and says it is the statistics of poverty we should worry about.
A verdict on the Human Rights Act
If you believe the populist rhetoric the Act is a charter for criminals and miscreants but Les Allamby thinks it gives important protection.
Made in Belfast?
Torture and repression around the world seem far removed from Belfast but there is a closer link than we might believe. Adam Kula explains.
News
Bizarre interpretation of law on ageism
Opening doors
Six to one say no to nuclear
Praise for schools’ links with communities
Check your outcomes
Post-conflict problems
Cut the size of your boots
Changes to local government
Action Cancer detects seven breast cancers a month
Media silence cuts suicides by third
Urgency needed on anti-poverty strategy
Carers contribute £87b per year
Ministers move to A Shared Future
Citizenship and stability
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