Children and young people share their views on human rights incorporation

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Incorporation, Respect for the views of the child

Together recently hosted three conversation events to inform the work of the National Taskforce for Human Rights Leadership. We’d like to thank the children and young people who took part and our members who supported them – Aberlour, Scottish Refugee Council, SCLD and YouthLink Scotland. Children and young people can still submit their views until 31 st January 2021.

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Aberlour launches petition to double Scottish Child Payment

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Social security, Child poverty, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The petition calls on Scottish Government to increase the Scottish Child Payment from £10 to £20 per child per week by 2022, to enable families “to do more than just survive”.

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National Theatre of Scotland invites care experienced people to get creative!

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Care Experienced children, Respect for the views of the child

Care experienced young people and adults, foster carers, children’s residential workers and social workers are invited to co-curate an interdisciplinary performance project that blends media installation with both digital and live performance.

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Young Advisers needed!

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Respect for the views of the child

The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS) is looking for young people to become Young Advisers and tell CYPCS what issues matter to Scotland’s children and young people.

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Annual report on the nature and scale of poverty across the UK

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Child poverty

This report highlights early indications of how poverty has changed since the start of COVID-19, who is feeling the greatest economic and health effects of COVID-19, and recommendations for change.

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Prospects for an EU-wide Child Guarantee to combat child poverty

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Child poverty

Almost 22.5% of children in the European Union are at risk of poverty and social exclusion. The economic fallout from COVID-19 continues to hit children, young people and their families. This article looks at progress towards implementing an EU-wide Child Guarantee to combat poverty.

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Together adds support to joint statement on protecting human rights and judicial review

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: General measures of implementation

Together has joined over 110 human rights-focused organisations in expressing concerns at the UK Government’s intentions to review the human rights framework and judicial review.

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New blog on reform to judicial review

Date: 15th January 2021
Category:

The new blog by Dr Katie Boyle, Associate Professor Int Human Rights Law at the University of Stirling, considers the human rights implications of reforms to judicial review.

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Stage 1 report on the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill published

Date: 13th January 2021
Category: Incorporation

The report analyses evidence gathered from individuals and groups who would be impacted by the Bill – including engagement sessions with children and young people. The Equalities and Human Rights Committee unanimously recommends that the Scottish Parliament agree to the general principles of the Bill, while identifying some areas in need of further consideration.

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Together’s #RightsResolution for 2021

Date: 13th January 2021
Category: UNCRC Optional Protocols and General Comments, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Civil Rights and Freedoms, Family Environment and Alternative Care, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Awareness-raising

To celebrate the #YearOfChildhood, Together’s #RightsResolution for 2021 is to create weekly children’s rights infographics for our members to use and share.

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