Fairer Scotland

Date: 17th October 2016
Category: Child poverty

The Scottish Government launched its Fairer Scotland Action Plan this week, setting out the 50 steps it plans to take to make Scotland a fairer place by 2030.

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Rise in suspected child abuse referrals

Date: 17th October 2016
Category: Children in situations of exploitation

NSPCC Scotland say referrals of suspected child abuse from their helpline to police and social services have risen by 58% in the past 3 years.

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Financial Review of early learning and childcare in Scotland

Date: 17th October 2016
Category: Social security, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

A new Scottish Government financial review suggests that funds to pay for free childcare is not being spent on the program by councils.

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Ending human trafficking

Date: 17th October 2016
Category: Child trafficking

Scotland's first Human Trafficking Strategy aiming to break up trafficking groups and support victims has been launched following evidence of a threefold rise in child trafficking.

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Police Scotland chief says tackling hate crime is 'absolute priority'

Date: 17th October 2016
Category: Non-discrimination

Speaking at the start of Hate Crime Awareness Week, the chief of Police Scotland said he was determined to eradicate all forms of hatred in Scotland. A new network of LGBTI liaison officers has been established to improve the reporting of hate crimes.

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Believe in Me – UK report

Date: 17th October 2016
Category: Best interests of the child

New research has found 88% of young people in Britain today say they 'lack confidence and doubt they will succeed in life', prompting a reminder from Barnardo's to parents, carers and adults about the importance of expressing belief in children and young people.

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Every Last Girl – Free to Live, Free to Learn, Free from Harm

Date: 17th October 2016
Category: Children in situations of exploitation

A new global report has highlighted the multiple forms of discrimination and barriers that affect girls today.

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Transitions for Young People with Additional Support Needs

Date: 17th October 2016
Category: Right to life, survival and development

The Scottish Government has commissioned ARC Scotland to map the availability of planning and support for people aged 14 - 25 years who have additional support needs in Scotland.

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Brexit: European Scrutiny Committee response and consultation

Date: 4th October 2016
Category: Incorporation

Together made a submission in partnership with the Children's Rights Alliance for England (CRAE) to urge the Committee to place a particular focus on considering the rights of children and young people.

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Submission to the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)

Date: 4th October 2016
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

Together, along with the Children's Rights Alliance for England (CRAE) and the Wales UNCRC Monitoring Group has submitted a joint GB response to the third UPR cycle taking place in May 2017.

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