Date: 19th November 2024
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, UNCRC Optional Protocols and General Comments, Special protection measures

The Scottish Government and the Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) have released three new reports that propose big changes to how secure care is handled for young people in Scotland. Known as the Reimagining Secure Care project, these reports suggest a new way forward that puts children’s rights and wellbeing at the centre of care.

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: General principles

TheChat was commissioned to find out how parents and carers support their children when it comes to learning about friendships and relationships, growing up and puberty, being safe and issues like consent. A recent report shares the project’s findings.

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: General measures of implementation

The 2025 National Youth Work Awards are now accepting nominations, inviting people across Scotland to celebrate the youth workers, projects, and organisations making a real difference in young people’s lives. This annual event recognises inspiring individuals and innovative projects that positively impact Scotland's youth.

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

The UK Government has introduced a new draft bill, the Data (Use and Access) Bill, aimed at updating key elements of data protection. This legislation seeks to leverage data for economic growth, modernise digital government and improve lives.

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: General measures of implementation

A new report by the London School of Economics (LSE) and the 5Rights Digital Futures for Children research centre has looked into whether banning smartphones in schools helps students learn better.

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

A review of the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) has led it to express concerns about potential threats to its independence. The review was undertaken on behalf of the Department of Communities, with the aim of considering the need, form, effectiveness and function of commissioner roles.

Date: 19th November 2024
Category:

A new report titled Young Visionaries reveals how children and young people see the future of education, health, work, privacy, security, technology, and the environment. The report is based on the work of 12 Youth Foresight Fellows who gathered ideas from over 800 young people through more than 50 workshops in 12 countries.

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: Violence against children

Panama, Kyrgyzstan, Uganda, Burundi, Sri Lanka, and Czechia and the Gambia have all announced they will fully ban corporal punishment, while Nigeria has committed to stopping it in schools.

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: General principles

Closing date: 13th December 2024

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

Closing date: 31st January 2025

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

Closing date: 22nd January 2025

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

Deadline: 26th January 2025

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

Closing date: 6th February 2025

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: General principles, Civil Rights and Freedoms

Closing date: 14th February 2025

Date: 9th October 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, General principles, UNCRC Optional Protocols and General Comments

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UN Committee) called for inputs in drafting General Comment No.27 focusing on children’s right to access justice and effective remedies. The call for inputs is an opportunity to help define the terms, approaches and actions that government should adopt.

Date: 9th October 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, General principles

The new Rights Detectives pilot project by Together provides an opportunity for babies, young children, and their families to explore children’s rights in a fun and informative way. Partnering with Craigmillar Literacy Trust, Home Start UK, Play Scotland, and Starcatchers, the project has already hosted sessions featuring sensory play, music, movement, a children's rights photography exhibition, messy play, and engaging discussions to encourage family participation.

Date: 8th October 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, Best interests of the child, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Together has raised concerns in its consultation response to the Scottish Government’s Education Bill. While the Bill aims to address recommendations from key reports such as the OECD Review of the Curriculum for Excellence and Professor Ken Muir’s review, Together believes it falls short of fully upholding the rights of children and young people as outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

Date: 8th October 2024
Category: General measures of implementation

Together recently held its 2024 Annual General Meeting, celebrating the dedication of our incredible members who work tirelessly to make children’s rights a reality. We elected new Chair and also launched our annual report.

Date: 8th October 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, General principles

The First Years, First Priority European campaign has demonstrated the power of networks in influencing policies and public investment for Early Childhood Development (ECD).

Date: 8th October 2024
Category: General measures of implementation

This is a new book designed to help parents-to-be in Dundee bond with their babies before birth. It features illustrations, questions, stories, songs and prompts, to encourage early communication with the unborn baby, helping to strengthen relationships after birth.