“The way forward must be grounded in a human rights-based approach.” Sally Holland, Children’s Commissioner for Wales on the Adverse Childhood Experience model

Date: 16th November 2018
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care

Sally Holland, Children’s Commissioner for Wales , has published a policy position statement in which she reflects on the potentials and pitfalls of Adverse Childhood Experiences, commonly referred to as ‘ACES’, being the driver of policy for children, concluding that a human-rights based approach is needed in order to ensure that every child gets an equal chance to fulfil their potential. Holland outlines five principles of a children’s human-rights based approach - embedding children’s rights, non-discrimination and equality, empowerment, participation and accountability – arguing that the positive awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Wales can fit into a wider commitment to ensuring children’s human rights are at the heart of policy and practice:

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Consultation - Mental health support for young people in Scotland

Date: 16th November 2018
Category: Mental health

Closing Date: 14 th December 2018

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Call for comments on Committee on the Rights of the Child Draft revised General Comment No. 10 (2007) on children’s rights in juvenile justice

Date: 16th November 2018
Category: General Comments, Age of criminal responsibility

Closing date: 8 th January 2019

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Consultation on Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill

Date: 16th November 2018
Category: Equal protection from violence

Closing date: 25 th January 2019

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Consultation on Scottish Hate Crime Legislation

Date: 16th November 2018
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Closing date: 24 th February 2019

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Together endorses national pledge to life-enhancing outdoor play

Date: 7th November 2018
Category: Recreation, play and cultural activities

Together has joined 50 individuals and organisations in signing a National Position Statement to make playing and learning outdoors an everyday activity for Scotland’s children and young people. The statement asserts the health, wellbeing and educational benefits of playing and learning outdoors and commits signatories to help widen access to natural and communal spaces and to enriching urban spaces for children and families to play in.

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Together joins Who Cares? Scotland and friends for Care Experience Week’s #LoveRally

Date: 7th November 2018
Category: Care Experienced children, Awareness-raising, Incorporation

Together was proud to walk alongside hundreds of people in Glasgow as part of Who Cares? Scotland’s Love Rally on Friday 26 th October 2018 which called for a lifetime of equality, respect and love for care experienced people.

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New Report - The Irish Children’s Rights Referendum

Date: 7th November 2018
Category: General measures of implementation

Together is pleased to share this report produced by Camilla Bonifai, Together’s work-based placement student from the University of Edinburgh , which explores the Irish Children’s Rights Referendum.

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#Choose Respect - Anti-Bullying Week 2018

Date: 7th November 2018
Category: Bullying

Anti-Bullying Week takes place from the 12 th – 16 th November 2018 and this year, the theme is #ChooseRespect. Together’s member Respectme are inviting organisations to get involved with this campaign towards respect and positive relationships.

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New website showcases what Brexit means for civil society

Date: 7th November 2018
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

Brexit Civil Society Alliance has launched a new website which aims to provide accessible, up-to-date resources on what Brexit means for civil society and showcase what Brexit work civil society is doing.

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