Human Rights Measurement Initiative launches new UK Data

Date: 24th July 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, General principles

The Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) is delighted to launch its latest data for the United Kingdom, informed by insights from over 500 global respondents in the 2024 annual survey.

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ENOC Bureau statement on continuous massive violations of children rights in Gaza

Date: 24th July 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, Civil Rights and Freedoms, Violence against children

The Bureau of the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC) has expressed deep concerns about the ongoing grave violations of children's rights in Gaza amid the protracted conflict. For over six months, children in Gaza have faced unimaginable atrocities, daily violence, injury, and famine, with humanitarian aid struggling to reach those in urgent need.

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Education (Scotland) Bill - call for views

Date: 24th July 2024
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, General measures of implementation

Closing date August 30 th 2024

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Post legislative scrutiny of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017

Date: 24th July 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Closing date: 13th September 2024.

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Share your views on the ‘moving on’ from care into adulthood consultation

Date: 24th July 2024
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care, General measures of implementation

Closing date: 3 rd October 2024

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Register now for Rights of the Child UK Conference 2024!

Date: 24th July 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, General principles

This year’s Rights of the Child UK (ROCK) conference will explore how the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is being progressed across the UK jurisdictions and Jersey. Speakers and delegates will explore recent developments and assess opportunities to further embed the UNCRC into law, policy and practice. Join us to share learning about what’s happening in Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Jersey, as well as international examples.

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Save the Date: Rights of the Child UK Coalition Conference 2024

Date: 25th June 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, General principles

We are excited to announce that the Rights of the Child UK Coalition (ROCK) Conference 2024 on progressing children’s rights across the UK and Jersey is scheduled to take place on the 17th September in Edinburgh.

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Happy International Day of Play!

Date: 24th June 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, Recreation, play and cultural activities

The first ever International Day of Play was celebrated on the 11 th June 2024. Read our latest Membership Spotlight from Play Scotland which marked the occasion.

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Families Outside letter to the Cabinet Secretaries for Justice & Home Affairs, Social Justice and Transport

Date: 24th June 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, Special protection measures, Family Environment and Alternative Care

Families Outside has sent a joint letter, supported by over 15 organisations including Together to the Cabinet Secretaries for Justice & Home Affairs, Social Justice, and Transport calling for urgent cross-portfolio recognition and response to the challenges facing families when travelling to visit loved ones in Scottish prisons.

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Countdown to the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act

Date: 24th June 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, General principles

In less than a month (16 th July 2024), the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 will come into effect. The Act will incorporate the UNCRC into Scots law, helping to ensure that children and young peoples’ rights are rights legally recognised and protected.

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