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Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

Jill Wood

Policy Analyst at Engender

What is the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)? Often referred to as the ‘women’s bill of rights’, CEDAW is a core international human rights treaty devoted to gender equality. CEDAW spells out in detail women’s human right to... Read more

Women undertake the bulk of care, childcare and housework but their contribution to the economy is undervalued and often ignored. Read more

Jill Wood, policy manager at Engender, takes a look at the referendum debate from a women's rights perspective. Read more