I want to learn how to support children and young people to have equal access to their rights, with a focus on those children and young people whose rights are at risk

Informed

1) UNCRC Article 2: All children have these rights no matter what their differences are

Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland

Child friendly version of Article 2. Includes explanations of direct and indirect discrimination, where children can get help if they feel they have been discriminated against, and support for disabled children, LGBT children and children experiencing racism.

2) Let’s talk about equality and equity

Australian Human Rights Commission

This child friendly film introduces the difference between equality and equity. It highlights that creating a world that is fair for everyone is up to all of us. We can help by looking out for each other, showing one another respect, and thinking about the different ways others may experience the world.

3) Supporting children whose rights are most at risk

Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights)

In this film, the previous Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland, Bruce Adamson, talked about children whose rights are most at risk. 20 minute film; section on children whose rights are most at risk starts at five minutes.

4) Ask Us, Hear Us, Include Us - A film by the Young Ambassadors for Inclusion

Education Scotland

A website with resources created with young people with additional support needs. It includes a film, a PowerPoint presentation for a professional learning session, and a professional learning guide. Useful for individuals working in the education sector.

5) Children and Families Panel Case Studies

Children’s Parliament

A range of case studies on children with rights at risk.

Skilled

1) Inclusion, equity and wellbeing

Enquire

A seven page factsheet to explain how all pupils in Scotland should be and feel included, the law on equality in education and how professionals working with children should consider and protect their wellbeing. Content is relevant beyond educational settings.

2) Rights at Risk Video

Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights)

A video about rights at risk. Useful for individuals looking to understand rights at risk for children and young people.

3) Speaking rights sample: human rights education toolkit for youth

Equitas

The activities in the Toolkit are designed to promote values such as respect for diversity, inclusion and acceptance. Helping young people incorporate these values into their behaviours and attitudes is a concrete way to prevent discrimination. There is a section at page 14 on promoting non-discrimination.

Enhanced

1) Equality and Equity Toolkit

Education Scotland

A toolkit on the Education Scotland website developed to support early learning and childcare settings, schools and communities to understand the principles of equality and equity, identify priorities for action, and to implement and evaluate a plan which will create positive impact for all. Useful for individuals looking to analyse and address where children and young people’s rights are at risk.

2) UNCRC General Comment No. 9: The rights of children with disabilities

Committee on the Rights of the Child

A webpage with download links to the UN Committee General Comment No. 9 in six languages and four different formats. The General Comment is 22 pages long and is useful for individuals working directly with children and young people, or looking to understand the rights of disabled children and young people.

3) Talking about race and racism

Red Cross

This resource is designed to teach about race and to help children and young people understand why racism is an important topic to learn about. It helps teachers and parents create a safe space in which children and young people feel comfortable discussing and asking questions about race and racism. Can be used in other settings.

4) Girls' Rights are Human Rights!

Kate Nevens, Ellie Hutchinson, Zero Tolerance

A 47 page pdf detailing the links between children's rights, human rights and women's rights, and how to consider girls’ needs. Useful for individuals looking to understand the current situation of girls in Scotland, and what legislation, policy and practice affects them.

This is a Scottish Government-funded project. This webpage, and the linked resources within it have not been produced by the Scottish Government and so the Scottish Government cannot guarantee their quality or accuracy. Nothing on this webpage and in its linked resources is intended to constitute legal advice. Readers should seek their own independent legal advice with respect to any legal matter.