Date: 22nd October 2021
Category: Child poverty

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Olivier De Schutter, is conducting a worldwide study to discover the reasons why people and families who are eligible for certain benefits don’t receive them.

Date: 22nd October 2021
Category: UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

On the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child 2021, the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) Committees have issued a joint statement.

Date: 22nd October 2021
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Closing date: 27th October

Date: 1st October 2021
Category: Incorporation

The UK Supreme Court will hand down its judgement on Wednesday 6th October 2021. The Court will give its decision on whether the UNCRC Incorporation Bill goes beyond the powers of the Scottish Parliament.

Date: 1st October 2021
Category: Equal protection from violence

This non-statutory national Guidance outlines how statutory and non-government agencies should work together with parents, families and communities to prevent harm to children.

Date: 1st October 2021
Category: Child justice system, Special protection measures

A new report outlining the developments in national policy, practice and research to inform Scotland’s Baranhus model has been published. Alongside this, Scottish Government circulated its vision of the Barnahus model, detailing how it should be implemented and the values that should underpin the model.

Date: 1st October 2021
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Young people aged 12-25 are encouraged to #HaveYourSay on the future of National 4 and National 5 assessments, by completing a short survey. Findings will help to inform Scottish Youth Parliament’s work on this issue.

Date: 1st October 2021
Category: UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

The Committee of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) made several recommendations to the UK Government to improve women's equality and rights. Engender has created both a Scottish and four-nations report, offering an accurate picture to CEDAW of what women’s equality and rights look like within the UK.

Date: 1st October 2021
Category:

A collation of Scottish civil society has presented questions to the UK and Scottish Governments querying the actions being taken by governments to address concerns following the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.

Date: 1st October 2021
Category: Equal protection from violence

Call on leaders across the globe to prioritise protection of children by adopting and implementing six proposals that will: strengthen policy and legislation, bolster institutional frameworks and systems and provide funding to prevent violence against children.

Date: 1st October 2021
Category:

The Moment aims to connect children and young people with decision-makers to discuss children and young people’s climate calls to action ahead of COP26. These participatory sessions are called ‘climate surgeries’ and elected representatives (Members of Parliament, Members of Scottish Parliament and local councilors) have already ‘saved the date’ so they can participate. You are encouraged to support children and young people to set up these climate surgeries. 

Date: 1st October 2021
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

Closing Date: 8th November 2021

Date: 1st October 2021
Category: COVID-19

Closing Date: 9th November 2021

Date: 1st October 2021
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Closing Date: 26th November 2021

Date: 1st October 2021
Category:

We want you to join more than 1000 organisations to urge the UN Human Rights Council to support a resolution that recognises the human right to a healthy, safe, clean, and sustainable environment.

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Health and health services, Mental health

NHS Grampian is developing digital health and wellbeing resources for young people. The board was awarded an SBRI competition to develop digital interventions to support psychological services, particularly those experiencing functional gastro-intestinal disorders. As such, NHS Grampian would like young people to participate in the design of the app.

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Child poverty

A draft proposal for a Member’s Bill to include a right to food in Scots law has been lodged by MSP Rhoda Grant. It aims to reduce food insecurity and improve health.

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

Refuweegee is looking to fill welcome packs for children with donated age-appropriate toys and books, school stationery, toothbrushes, hats, scarfs and gloves. Alongside this, donations are encouraged to gift a homage to Scotland – whether it be a packet of Tunnocks teacakes or a can of IrnBru!

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

An advisory board to support the development of a new human rights law for Scotland  met for the first time on Thursday 9th September. Equalities Minister Christina McKelvie chairs the group that will play a key role in progressing the Human Rights Bill and which Together is delighted to be a part of.

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Equal protection from violence

Scottish Government has published new, non-statutory guidance that describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children in Scotland and replaces the 2014 version. It outlines how statutory and non-government agencies should work together with parents, families and communities to prevent harm and to protect children from abuse and neglect.