Children in Scotland launches Young People’s Manifesto

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: General measures of implementation

This child and young person-friendly version of the organisation’s manifesto aims to make political ideas accessible for all, ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May.

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Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill passed

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

The new Bill will help uphold women and children’s rights to remain in their home.

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Manifesto for Armed Forces Children and Young People in Scotland

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

Royal Caledonian Education Trust has launched its first ever manifesto ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May, shaped by the voices of armed forces children and young people from across Scotland.

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The Action Project – Young People’s Big Ideas

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Respect for the views of the child

The Scottish Youth Parliament has been identifying young people’s big ideas as part of The Action Project, hosted by David Hume Institute .

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Empty Classrooms: Broken Futures campaign

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Education, including vocational education

As millions of children remain out of school around the world, World Vision UK has launched its Empty Classrooms, Broken Futures campaign as part of its wider efforts to end violence against children.

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Study on child participation in EU political and democratic life

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Respect for the views of the child

This European Commission report covers the 27 EU member countries and the UK. It explores child participation at national and local level.

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Children's views shape EU Child Guarantee and Children's Rights Strategy

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: General measures of implementation, Budgeting, Awareness-raising, Child rights indicators, Training

Over 10,000 children and young people have participated in a consultation to shape the EU’s upcoming Child Guarantee and Strategy on the Rights of the Child.

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Together welcomes passing of landmark children's rights legislation

Date: 16th March 2021
Category: Incorporation

In a historic step that will inspire countries across the world, the Scottish Parliament has today passed a Bill that will incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law.

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Take part in the Climate Hot Seat

Date: 1st March 2021
Category:

Young climate activists from across Scotland have joined together to host a youth climate husting in advance of the Scottish Parliament elections in May 2021.

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Scottish Child Payment now open for applications

Date: 1st March 2021
Category: Child poverty

A new £10-per-week payment to support eligible families with children under the age of six was launched by Scottish Government on Monday 15 th February 2021 as part of its efforts to tackle child poverty.

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