COVID-19: The importance of collecting data from children ethically

Date: 1st May 2020
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Civil Rights and Freedoms, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care, General principles

COVID-19 continues to impact the lives of children in a variety of ways and collecting information can aid the response to the current and future pandemics. Despite the need to understand, quantify, forecast and track COVID-19, data collection without ethical consideration can lead to negative outcomes for children who need support. This discussion paper examines what considerations need to occur and why.

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Children’s views sought on new guide on the Universal Periodic Review

Date: 1st May 2020
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC, Universal Periodic Review (UPR)

Closing date: 31 st May 2020

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Inquiry into Government’s response to COVID-19: human rights implications

Date: 1st May 2020
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Civil Rights and Freedoms, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care, General principles

Closing date: 22 nd July 2020

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Inquiry into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on equalities and human rights

Date: 1st May 2020
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Civil Rights and Freedoms, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care, General principles

Closing date: 1 st January 2021

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COVID-19: Together calls on MSPs to ensure children’s human rights are protected in crisis response

Date: 9th April 2020
Category: General principles

Together’s briefing acknowledged the unprecedented challenges for Scotland, the UK and wider world, but urged decision-makers to consider the human rights implications of emergency measures and the need to protect vulnerable children.

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Together’s Director contributes to report on building resilience of families affected by the criminal justice system

Date: 9th April 2020
Category: Children of prisoners

Having a parent in prison has a major impact on children’s human rights. They can face stigma, psychological distress, social and economic disadvantage and widespread disruption to their lives. The ‘Constructive Connections’ report, produced jointly by University of Salford, University of Huddersfield and Families Outside, focuses on areas that Scotland needs to prioritise in order to reduce the impact felt by these children.

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Together welcomes new Policy & Communications Assistant

Date: 9th April 2020
Category:

We’d like to welcome Naomi, our new Policy & Communications Assistant, who joined us in March.

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COVID-19: Together joins charities in calling for cash payments in lieu of free school meals

Date: 9th April 2020
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

A joint letter to the First Minister, coordinated by Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) in Scotland and supported by Together, called for a dignified response upon the closure of schools.

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COVID-19: Changes to Scottish Government legislative programme

Date: 9th April 2020
Category:

Various changes to Scottish Government’s legislative programme have been announced in light of COVID-19, including some Bills being delayed or “paused”.

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COVID-19: Scottish Government announces support for individuals and organisations

Date: 9th April 2020
Category: Funding

The Scottish Government will make £350 million available to those facing hardship because of Covid-19, with a focus on supporting welfare and wellbeing.

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