Together to take part in World Children’s Day Celebrations at the Scottish Parliament

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Respect for the views of the child, Civil Rights and Freedoms

Unicef is bringing together partner organisations from across the sector to jointly host a reception celebrating thirty years of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and related progress for children’s rights in Scotland.

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New report assesses children’s participation and empowerment during UNCRC session

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC, Respect for the views of the child

Children’s Rights Connect has published an analysis highlighting how the UN Committee has addressed children’s participation and empowerment of children human rights defenders (CHRDs) during its 82 nd session.

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Join the 2019 Rights of the Child UK (ROCK) Conference!

Date: 29th October 2019
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The conference, taking place in Belfast on Tuesday 3rd December 2019, will explore how domestic law is being used to progress implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) across the UK.

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Together to take part in conference on incorporating international human rights in Scots law

Date: 29th October 2019
Category: Incorporation

The event, hosted by Human Rights Consortium Scotland , will be held on 19th November 2019, at Edinburgh University.

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Together raises concerns about cross-border safeguarding in the event of a no-deal Brexit

Date: 29th October 2019
Category: Right to life, survival and development, Child trafficking

The parliamentary briefing, issued jointly with members of the UK Children and Brexit coalition, outlines the implications of leaving the EU without a deal on cross-border safeguarding arrangements for children.

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Together endorses a joint submission to the United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR)

Date: 29th October 2019
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Updates on UNCRC incorporation

Date: 29th October 2019
Category: Incorporation

Responses to Scottish Government’s consultation on UNCRC incorporation have now been published.

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Join the Children’s Rights March to the Scottish Parliament!

Date: 29th October 2019
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Children’s Parliament is organising a march on 6 th November to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the UNCRC and re-affirm support for incorporating the UNCRC into Scots law.

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National Youth Work Awards open for nominations

Date: 29th October 2019
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The National Youth Work Awards celebrate youth work and the youth workers who make a difference every year in the lives of young people.

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Sign up for a free online course on implementing the UN Guidelines for the Alternative Care of Children

Date: 29th October 2019
Category: Care Experienced children, Family Environment and Alternative Care, Training

This six-week course is designed for practitioners and policymakers from both state and non-state bodies and anyone working in providing services around children’s care.

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