Date: 17th September 2012
Category: General measures of implementation, UK 1st periodic review, Respect for the views of the child

Together and Children in Scotland have published a joint briefing on the proposals outlined in the Children and Young People Bill consultation.

Date: 10th September 2012
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Open to the voluntary and community sector throughout the UK including constituted voluntary and community groups, charities, social enterprises, co-operatives, faith organisations, and community interest companies.

Date: 31st August 2012
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Disabled People's User-Led Organisations (DPULOs) are run by and for disabled people.

Date: 30th August 2012
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This new website lists trusts and foundations where there is a link to the Scottish Grant-Making Trusts Group, together with a brief summary of their individual criteria.

Date: 20th August 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

The Scottish Government is set to introduce a new Children and Young People's Bill later this year.

Date: 20th August 2012
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The 'take a Break' scheme for families raising disabled children in Scotland has re-opened thanks to confirmation of further funding from the Scottish Government.

Date: 19th August 2012
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The DWP has launched a new Innovation Fund to support separated families and help them to collaborate in the best interests of their children.

Date: 6th August 2012
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The Wolfson Foundation makes grants awards for people with particular health needs or disabilities, often through smaller charities. Grants can be for new buildings, major refurbishment work, equipment or vehicles.

Date: 6th August 2012
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National Anti-Bullying Week takes place across Scotland from 19 - 23 November 2012. To mark the occasion, respectme, Scotland's Anti-Bullying Service, wants to encourage and support anti-bullying campaigning at a local level.

Date: 2nd August 2012
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The Robertson Trust is leading a group of funders from across the UK who have pledged £1.3 million to identify new ways of reducing alcohol-related harm in young people, their families and communities in Scotland. Funding will be available for 3 years from March 2013.

Date: 23rd July 2012
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YouthLink Scotland, the national agency for youth work, is now welcoming applications for the latest round of the Scottish Government's CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund.

Date: 23rd July 2012
Category: Respect for the views of the child, General measures of implementation

On Saturday 7 July 2012, children and young people from across Britain travelled to London to have their say on the future protection of human rights in the UK at a special consultation day organised by the British Institute of Human Rights and the Rights of the Children Coalition UK (ROCK).

Date: 23rd July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

The Committee on the Rights of the Child is drafting a General Comment on Child Rights and the Business Sector.

Date: 20th July 2012
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on 'Getting our Priorities Right'. The purpose of this Guidance is to provide an updated good practice framework for all child and adult service practitioners working with vulnerable children and families affected by problematic parental alcohol or drug use.

Date: 20th July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Scottish Government has launched a new national website with clear, accessible information on what the public should do if they are concerned for a child's welfare.

Date: 19th July 2012
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The NHS Health Scotland Equality team is looking for good practice examples and case studies around pregnancy and maternity services to share on the Equality team website.

Date: 17th July 2012
Category: Equal protection from violence, General measures of implementation

A group of children's charities has called for a ban on smacking youngsters to be introduced to Scotland.

Date: 17th July 2012
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care

UNICEF UK has launched a consultation on proposed updated standards for the Baby Friendly Initiative.

Date: 12th July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

The Commission's second consultation, published on 11 July 2012, seeks further views from the public.

Date: 4th July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

UNICEF UK ran a workshop on sustainable development at 'Taking the Rights Steps Children's Rights: Wales and the World', a major international conference that focused on the human rights of children and young people, and was held at Swansea University supported by the Welsh Government.