Funding available for youth projects

Date: 16th April 2012
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The European Commission has announced that it has funding of €3 million available to support youth projects between the EU and countries which do not border the European Union.

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St Nicholas Care Grant Funding

Date: 13th April 2012
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St Nicholas Care Fund encourages applications from groups and organisations working with people in need in the following categories:

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Committee to Examine the Reality of Gypsy/Traveller Lives

Date: 12th April 2012
Category: Non-discrimination, General measures of implementation

The reality of life for Gypsy/Travellers is to be examined by the Scottish Parliament's Equal Opportunities Committee as part of an inquiry into accommodation.

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Comic Relief Announces New Funding Round

Date: 10th April 2012
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Comic Relief has announced that its UK grants programmes are now open for applications.

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New Enquire film launched! The Learners' Perspective

Date: 3rd April 2012
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

In Enquire's new film, young people share their views on how their school experience is affected by being in care, being a young mum, having Asperger's or other learning difficulties, and the support that has helped them get the most out of their education.

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Children's Rights and Business Principles

Date: 3rd April 2012
Category: General measures of implementation, UK 1st periodic review

From today, a landmark set of 10 principles are available to ensure that companies respect and support children's rights.

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Call for submissions on Child Rights & Business General Comment

Date: 3rd April 2012
Category: General measures of implementation, UK 1st periodic review

The UN Committee is in the process of drafting a General Comment on Children's Rights and Business and has prepared an annotated outline to guide its further deliberations.

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X-ray pilot for child asylum-seekers sparks outrage

Date: 2nd April 2012
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

The United Kingdom's four children's commissioners have slammed a Home Office pilot scheme to use dental X-rays to determine the age of asylum-seeking children.

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AB Charitable Trust

Date: 26th March 2012
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AB Charitable Trust supports charities that defend human rights, such as freedom from torture and arbitrary imprisonment, and promote respect for individuals whatever their circumstances.

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Ironmongers’ Company

Date: 26th March 2012
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The Ironmongers' Company wishes to support projects that provide opportunities for disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential.

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