Young people’s views sought on proposed national park in Galloway

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

Closing date: 14 th February 2025

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Together’s response on General Comment No. 27

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.

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New project: The Rights Detectives new pilot project

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.

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Together’s response to the Education (Scotland) Bill

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).

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Together’s AGM and annual report

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.

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First Years, First Priority European campaign

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).

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Hello in there wee one: a new book designed for parents-to-be

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.

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Scottish Government publishes Statutory Guidance on Part 3 of the UNCRC Act 2024

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

The Scottish Government has issued guidance on part 3 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024. Key provisions include a duty on Scottish Ministers to create a Children’s Rights Scheme, which will promote accountability and ensure children's rights are embedded in decision-making.

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Recap on Programme for Government 2024-25

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

The Scottish Government has released its official plans for 2024-25 with a focus on key areas such as child poverty, early learning and childcare, education and human rights.

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Joint letter to the First Minister on the delayed Human Rights Bill

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

The Human Rights Consortium Scotland has issued a letter to the First Minister signed by over 100 organisations including Together and members of lived experience boards, expressing deep disappointment over the Scottish Government decision to delay the introduction of the Scottish Human Rights Bill in this parliamentary session.

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