Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Bill

Date: 27th October 2015
Category: General principles, Equal protection from violence, Children in situations of exploitation

The Scottish Parliament's Justice Committee is seeking views on the general principles of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm Bill, a Scottish Government Bill which was introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 8 October 2015.

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Consultation on the Development of a Digital Learning and Teaching Strategy for Scotland

Date: 27th October 2015
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

This consultation seeks views on the development of a Digital Learning and Teaching Strategy for Scotland.

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Creating a Healthier Scotland

Date: 27th October 2015
Category: Social security, Health and health services, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Scottish Government is inviting views on what a healthier Scotland should look like in the next 10-15 years and the steps that should be taken to make this vision a reality. From August 2015 to April 2016 they will hold a national conversation on health and health and social care services in Scotland.

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SHRC develop Strategic Plan

Date: 14th October 2015
Category: General principles

The Scottish Human Rights Commission is developing its Strategic Plan for 2016-2020. To help us set our priorities and improve how we work, we would like to hear from people and organisations from across Scotland's diverse communities.

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Together takes part in UN meeting as part of UK-wide CRC review

Date: 13th October 2015
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

Together was in Geneva last week to attend a UN meeting to provide information on children's rights in Scotland.

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Together’s response to Pregnancy and Parenthood in Young People Strategy

Date: 13th October 2015
Category: Parental responsibilities, Parental guidance

Together submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on a Pregnancy and Parenthood in Young People Strategy, to help ensure that the Strategy is developed, implemented and monitored using a rights approach and reflecting the government's obligations under the UNCRC.

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OP3 CRC updates - New signatories and ratifications, steering committee changes and new coalition members

Date: 13th October 2015
Category: UNCRC Optional Protocols and General Comments

Argentina became the 17th state party to OP3 with its ratification on 14 April followed by Chile, on 1st of September and Mongolia on 28 September. In addition, following elections in April two new members have joined the steering committee and the Ratify OP3 coalition welcomes 7 new members.

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Call for submissions from OHCHR

Date: 13th October 2015
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children, Children in situations of exploitation, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is organising several consultations and calls for submissions, namely a consultation on unaccompanied migrant children and adolescents, reports on ITCs and child sexual exploitation, investment in the rights of the child and information requested on the dissemination of a child mortality report.

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Human Rights Inquiry - call for evidence

Date: 13th October 2015
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The European and External Relations Committee would welcome views on the proposed repeal of the Human Rights Act...

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Speaking to the UN about and for care experienced young people - new blog post by Shilla Zwizwai

Date: 13th October 2015
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

Shilla, Ambassador at Who Cares? Scotland has written a new blog for Together outlining her experiences meeting Ms Amal Aldoseri.

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