A new report has been shared with the United Nations which sets out the extent to which human rights are being upheld across the UK. This is part of the Universal Periodic Review process – where countries who are part of the United Nations review each other’s progress on putting human rights into practice.
The minimum age of marriage has will be raised from 16 to 18. This will also apply to religious and cultural marriages not registered with the couples' local council. Children will not face penalties under the new law, but adults who facilitate their marriage within England and Wales, or abroad could face a fine and up to seven years in jail.
Running from Monday 9th May until Sunday 15th May 2022, the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is loneliness, its effect on our mental health and how we can all play a part in reducing loneliness in our communities.
This new report draws on case studies and evidence to demonstrate the case for integrating peace education into British schools. Accompanying this report are six short films to showcase peace education in action. Each film focuses on a different primary or secondary school that invests in building peace, whether though exploring identity and inclusion, training in conflict resolution, or tackling global issues.
Disability hate crime is recognised as one of the most underreported crimes in the UK and Mencap estimates that around 97% of disability hate crimes currently go unreported. I Am Me Scotland has launched a new Down's Syndrome Awareness project that aims to educate young people on bullying and disability hate crime.
If you work with and support refugee children and families in a professional, voluntary or personal capacity, this resource is just for you. Access advice, guidance, information and training in one place to better understand the rights of children who have been displaced.
Play is crucial to children and young people’s health, development and wellbeing. Parents and carers have a crucial role in delivering this right. Find out how incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child can support children and young people to have this right respected, protected and fulfilled.
The HUB for SUCCESS includes answers to commonly asked questions about the Care-Experienced Students Bursary and Further Education, including how to apply and practical information about how payments are made.
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