I want to understand children and young people’s lived experiences, including those whose rights are at risk

Informed 

1) Children and Families Panel Case Studies 

Children’s Parliament  

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

2) Children's Rights Case Studies 

Parent Club 

Case studies on the Parent Club showing how children and parents can use the UNCRC to help them deal with different situations. Useful for individuals looking to support families claim their rights. 

Skilled  

1) Equality Evidence Finder 

Scottish Government 

Equality evidence gathered by the Scottish Government and its agencies can be explored by the theme children and families and the protected characteristics. 

2) Children and young people’s evidence bank 

Children in Scotland 

Database of reports from Children in Scotland and partners. Includes evidence on rights; culture, media and the arts; participation; poverty; food; inclusion; health and wellbeing; education and learning; additional support for learning; services and places and spaces.  

3) Equality and Human Rights Monitor 2023: Is Scotland Fairer? 

Equality and Human Rights Commission 

Pages 43 – 74 explore progress towards equality for the protected characteristic age. Themes explored include education, child poverty, mental health and youth custody. 

4) Mapping the Young Person's Journey: With Young Black and Young People of Colour in Scotland 

Intercultural Youth Scotland 

 A mapping of young Black and young People of Colour's experiences of education and employment in Scotland.  

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