State of Children's Rights Report 2026

We are delighted to share with you our new State of Children’s Rights Report 2026. This year’s report is dedicated to exploring how organisations across Scotland are taking forward a children’s human rights approach in their work, in the hope of sharing learning and ideas. Structured around the five principles of a children’s human rights approach – embedding, equality and non-discrimination, empowerment, participation and accountability – the report is a practical resource to help Scotland’s workforce ensure they respect, protect and fulfil children’s rights.

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Link to report here!

Annual Report 2024-25: Reflecting on a year of progress

We are pleased to share our Annual Report 2024-25, which highlights a year of significant developments in the promotion and protection of the human rights of babies, children and young people across Scotland.

Introducing our annual report, our Chair, Susan Hunter, says:

“This year has felt like a turning point for children’s rights in Scotland. With the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 finally coming into force in July, Together has moved from years of campaigning to the practical work of making rights a reality.”

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Annual Report 2024-25

Children's Rights Skills and Knowledge Framework

We're delighted that the Children's Rights Skills and Knowledge Framework is now available.

The Framework provides access to resources and training on children’s rights and on taking a children’s human rights approach.

The resources can be used across a wide range of sectors, giving users an enhanced understanding of how they can respect, protect and fulfil children’s rights.  

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https://www.togetherscotland.org.uk/framework/

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