OUT NOW! State of Children's Rights Report 2024

Our 2024 report is grounded in the stories of 220 babies, children and young people aged nine months to 17 years old.

Through their words, artwork and other forms of expression, they highlight what it feels like when their rights are upheld, the challenges they face and their ideas for a better future.

The report explores their experiences at home, nursery, school, college, local communities, online and in Scotland as a whole.

Read the report here!

Strategic Plan 2024 - 2032

Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights) is delighted to launch our new Strategic Plan for 2024 – 2032!

Our strategic plan is a declaration of our commitment and a plan for action. Our three strategic priorities reflect a holistic approach to achieving our vision, focusing on proactive measures, responsive actions, and building the strength of the children’s rights community to ensure the rights of every baby, child and young person in Scotland.

We would like to thank everyone who has supported Together over the past 25 years and got us to this stage. With a ‘to do’ list from the UN Committee and the power of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, Together commits to work tirelessly to ensure that rights are not only recognised in law but become a lived reality for all babies, children and young people in Scotland - that Scotland becomes a place where all babies, children and young people can grow up in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding.

Strategic Plan 2024 - 2032

Annual Report 2023-24: Reflecting on a year of progress

We are pleased to share our Annual Report 2023-24, which highlights a year of significant developments in the promotion and protection of children’s rights across Scotland.

Throughout this period, Together and its members worked tirelessly to support the full incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law.

Looking back, we are proud of the progress made in 2023-24. We are grateful for the support of our members, funders, and partners, whose collaboration has been essential in advancing children’s rights in Scotland.

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Latest News & Events

11th December 2024 — General measures of implementation
Together urges MSPs to remember children on Human Rights Day

Ahead of the Scottish Parliament debate on Human Rights Day yesterday, Together provided a briefing for MSPs urging children’s rights to be recognised as human rights, to address constitutional barriers to enable rights to be fully embedded, and to bring back the Human Rights Bill for Scotland.

11th December 2024 — Civil Rights and Freedoms

Young people’s views on redesigning the hearings system

The Scottish Government has completed a public consultation on proposed changes to the Children’s Hearings System, with a strong emphasis on including the views of children and young people who have experienced the system.

9th December 2024 — Funding

Clan Childlaw and Together secure funding to advance children’s rights across Scotland

On Human Rights Day, we are delighted to announce in partnership with Clan ChildLaw that we have been awarded funding from the Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland, managed by the Corra Foundation. This partnership will support action to realise and defend children’s rights and tackle immediate rights issues affecting children and young people across Scotland.