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Britain underinvests in almost everything. Year after year after year.

Chloe Mitchell this week became the 39th woman murdered in Northern Ireland since 2017. Women’s Aid have advocated and steered so much legislation and will be essential in making a success of any strategy to tackle violence against women and girls Women's Aid NI

"Femicide rates in Northern Ireland are three times higher than they are in England and Wales". SDLP, Belfast South Claire Hanna MP speaks about the violence against women and why the deadlock at Stormont is letting people down. #Ridge trib.al/dwvcRFT 📺 Sky 501

It has been widely claimed that Nicola Sturgeon is the only former or current UK political leader to be arrested since the 1970s. This is inaccurate. Other leaders arrested include Alex Salmond and Gerry Adams. Read our full analysis here: factcheckni.org/articles/is-ni…

Please, can we have some more? The budget could be bigger. The reason why is simple - public services are an investment, and good investments are worth the cost. scopeni.nicva.org/article/auster…

Incredibly destructive, and the effects are increasing. Our latest article looks at why, even when public finances are in a terrible state, spending on important services remains a good idea. The reasons are simple - the basic principles of investment: scopeni.nicva.org/article/auster…

Good to host todays Joint Forum NICVA & grateful to Perm Secretaries Colum Boyle Communities NI & Mike Brennan Economy NI and other senior civil service reps for the frank & open discussion with our JF VCS Panel & the commitment to working together on the challenges ahead.

Great thread.

How fares NI public services this morning?

'A story to inspire...' Our thanks to ScopeNI Magazine for shining a light on the work of the Belfast Charitable Society and the inspirational story of Mary Ann McCracken off the back of a wonderful event last night. 📖 You can read the full article here: scopeni.nicva.org/article/a-stor…

Secretary of State announces @ChrisNIYF 's appointment as the new Commissioner for Children and Young People for Northern Ireland. Congratulations Chris! gov.uk/government/new…

Investing in childcare improves outcomes for kids + workplace equality & productivity but NI families have been woefully let down for years. MeltedParentsNI have brilliantly captured how parents are feeling & I asked SOSNI to ensure promised improvements finally start delivering

317 children need a P1 place in a special school. 160 places available. 568 children need a place in a special school nursery. 314 places available. Hence the turn to mainstream provision. Most recent figures from EA 14 June. No figures for older years children. #education

"It's about helping people change their mindsets." A Belfast teenager who became a father at 14 and lost his brother to suicide has won two @PrincesTrust education awards and is inspiring pupils at his old school bbc.in/3ph8lVL

Thank you to ScopeNI Magazine & @NickMGarbutt for highlighting our 'Two Marys' event with Bee Rowlatt from The Wollstonecraft Society, and our work today. #maryannmccracken #HERstory #cliftonhousebelfast scopeni.nicva.org/article/a-stor…

In response to a question from @PivotalPPF about the devastating impact on public services of no proper government in Northern Ireland, Secretary of State explains why he does not step in to take more decisions. See link below to watch full event from Institute for Government

The majority of parents on low and middle-incomes in Northern Ireland consider childcare to be unaffordable, says a major review review bbc.in/3CLjVLO

Our Hunger in Northern Ireland report released today finds that one in six people face hunger across NI, with women, disabled people, carers, parents, among groups disproportionately at risk. Read our report here ➡️ bit.ly/3r6zag1 #HungerinNI

Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland (BCNI) has published its Final Recommendations for Parliamentary constituencies in Northern Ireland today. boundarycommission.org.uk/2023-review-pa…

After ten eventful years, Scope is closing. It has been a privilege. Thanks to everyone for reading. Our final piece is here: scopeni.nicva.org/article/one-fi…