Call for input: UN seeks children and young people’s video inputs for global event on education

Date: 26th August 2019
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, Respect for the views of the child

The UN Human Rights Office is inviting children to submit short “video selfies” on the importance of education to ensure that their views are included at the 2019 Social Forum.

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New report on the UNCRC’s Individual Communications Procedure

Date: 26th August 2019
Category: Optional protocol on a communications procedure

Child Rights Connect has published a report setting out key findings following a roundtable event titled: “Towards a better implementation of the UNCRC through its Third Optional Protocol on a Communications Procedure”.

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UN calls on governments to address discriminatory housing practices with respect to LGBT young people

Date: 26th August 2019
Category: Social security, Non-discrimination

The statement highlights an overrepresentation of LGBT young people in populations experiencing homelessness and urges governments to take action.

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Call for Evidence to inform the National Food Strategy

Date: 26th August 2019
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Closing date: 25 th October 2019

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“What’s the biggest child rights issue in Scotland?” Commissioner asks children and young people

Date: 26th August 2019
Category: Respect for the views of the child

The Commissioner invites children and young people to share their views on children’s rights related issues in Scotland, as part of the UNCRC’s 30th anniversary celebration.

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New report finds young people from deprived backgrounds are disproportionally targeted for recruitment by UK armed forces

Date: 26th August 2019
Category: Education, including vocational education, Child poverty

The report, published by CRIN , looks at the link between the recruitment of young people in the UK and socioeconomic deprivation.

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New data highlights impact of child poverty in Scotland

Date: 21st August 2019
Category: Child poverty

National Records of Scotland’s (NRS) figures show that poverty has a stark effect on children’s life expectancy and healthy life expectancy.

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Starcatchers launches ‘Making My Mark’ campaign

Date: 21st August 2019
Category: Recreation, play and cultural activities, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Respect for the views of the child

The campaign aims to celebrate and raise awareness of how the arts and creative experiences can help babies and young children learn about their rights.

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Young people invited to join Commissioner’s annual Human Rights Gathering

Date: 21st August 2019
Category: Respect for the views of the child, Civil Rights and Freedoms

The Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland is looking for young people aged between 15 and 17 to take part in the 2019's Human Rights Gathering.

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Minister thanks children and young people for their contributions to policy development

Date: 21st August 2019
Category: Respect for the views of the child

The Minister for Children and Young People, Maree Todd, has written an open thank you letter to children and young people in Scotland.

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