I want to support children and young people as human rights defenders, to stand up for their own rights and for the rights of other children and young people

Informed

1) UN declaration on human rights defenders

Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland

This is a child friendly version of the UN declaration on human rights defenders.

2) Children and young people defend our human rights— here are eight ways adults can help them do it

Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland

The Children and Young People’s Commissioner’s office worked with a group of young human rights defenders to create eight recommendations for adults in power in Scotland.

3) Children's Right to Protest

Amnesty International UK

Amnesty International website detailing children's right to protest. Useful for individuals working directly with children and young people who want to support them to understand their rights.

Skilled

1) Child Right Ambassador Handbook

Scottish Borders Child Rights Ambassadors

Scottish Borders Child Rights Ambassadors have developed this handbook to support other children to promote child rights in their community. It includes top tips and activities.

2) Activate Your Rights – Rights Resilience Pack

Young Scot, Children in Scotland, Scottish Government

Pages 20-52 of this pdf shares a range of activities co-designed with children and young people to support them to stand up for their rights, and feel empowered to do so. Useful for individuals working directly with children and young people.

3) The Rights of Child Human Rights Defenders - Implementation Guide Summary

Child Rights Connect

An 18 page, child friendly, implementation guide on the rights of child human rights defenders. Details what a child human rights defender is, relevant UNCRC articles, child friendly justice, and implementing a children's human rights approach. Useful for individuals working directly with children and young people who want to support them as human rights defenders.

4) Child as Human Rights Defenders Toolkit

Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland and Children’s Parliament

Toolkit to support child human rights defenders, including resources. Useful for individuals looking to understand what a child human rights defender is, or looking to support a child human rights defender.

Enhanced

1) Together with Children, for Children: A Guide for Civil Society Organisations Empowering Children in CRC Reporting

Child Rights Connect

A guide for civil society organisations empowering children in CRC reporting, which also contains useful ideas and guidance about children and young people's participation.

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