Together is seeking evidence on child rights in Scotland

Date: 2nd September 2014
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

What are your views & experiences of the fulfillment of children's rights in Scotland? Together is seeking written evidence to inform its State of Children's Rights report.

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New Child Rights Launchpad in Scotland

Date: 2nd September 2014
Category: Awareness-raising

UNICEF UK has launched an exciting new children's rights experience for children and young people in Scotland, with an interactive website and offline materials.

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Research finds that young carers are continually facing financial hardship

Date: 29th August 2014
Category: Young carers

The Scottish Youth Parliament has published a research report highlighting concerning levels of anxiety felt by young carers in Scotland.

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Article 10 Project launched

Date: 27th August 2014
Category: Awareness-raising

Named after Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), The Human Rights Consortium Scotland (HRCS) has launched a new campaign so that human rights are widely recognised as a set of values and standards that unite us all.

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Article 10 Project launched (1)

Date: 27th August 2014
Category: Awareness-raising

Named after Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), The Human Rights Consortium Scotland (HRCS) has launched a new campaign so that human rights are widely recognised as a set of values and standards that unite us all. Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This includes freedom to hold opinions and receive and share information and ideas without interference by a public body except in particular situations e.g. protecting national security. The HRCS Article 10 Project seeks to: - Inform people about human rights They have produced 'Wee Information Notes' on 10 subjects focusing on issues people think are important, now, alongside two general leaflets. Download the leaflets here. http://hrconsortiumscotland.wordpress.com/article-10-project/ - Assure people that human rights are relevant to their everyday lives The current debate in Scotland on the pros and cons of independence is an example of us all exercising our right to form an opinion under Article 10 of the ECHR. To vote in free and fair elections is also a human right (Article 3, Protocol 1 of the ECHR). - Acknowledge that we each have a role in the equal enjoyment of human rights For example, to respect the right of people to hold different opinions on sport, on the Referendum, etc. - Secure long-term gain. During the Referendum Campaign they ask people to declare their support for human rights being centre stage in modern Scotland, whatever the outcome. Find out more about the Article 10 Project here. http://hrconsortiumscotland.wordpress.com/article-10-project/

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Call for urgent action to address CAMHS

Date: 26th August 2014
Category: Mental health

New figures released by the Information Services Division of National Services Scotland indicate that the vast majority of Health Boards are currently failing to meet a 26-week waiting time target for treatment from specialist child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS).

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SCRA publishes fourth set of Official Statistics

Date: 21st August 2014
Category: Policies & procedures

On 21st August 2014 the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA) published its Official Statistics for 2013/14.

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Human Rights in Scotland's Future: Insight Paper

Date: 20th August 2014
Category: General measures of implementation

The Scottish Human Rights Commission has published an Insights Paper with recommendations outlining how opportunities could be taken to improve human rights protection in Scotland, whatever happens in the Scottish independence referendum.

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UN Committee Day of Discussion 2014: digital media & child rights

Date: 18th August 2014
Category: Access to appropriate information

The topic for the 2014 day of discussion will be digital media and children's rights & the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child are inviting children to participate.

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Paid internship at Together

Date: 13th August 2014
Category: Policies & procedures

Together is recruiting a Membership and Communications Intern, to help develop its relationship with members and expand its reach across Scotland.

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