Summary of evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of children and young people

Date: 10th December 2020
Category: COVID-19, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

This is the fourth evidence summary on the impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of children and families in Scotland. The summary focuses upon newer Scottish studies relating to children and families living in poverty; black and minority ethnic young people; and families impacted by disability. It draws on wider UK research where necessary.

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Review of the UN human rights treaty body system published

Date: 10th December 2020
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms, Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

The review considers the effectiveness of the UN human rights treaty body system and makes recommendations on how the system could be further strengthened and enhanced.

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Youth climate challenge reaches European Court of Human Rights

Date: 10th December 2020
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms, Non-discrimination, Right to life, survival and development, Respect for the views of the child

The European Court of Human Rights has ordered 33 European governments to respond to a landmark climate action lodged by six youth campaigners.

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Equalities and Human Rights Commission submits report to the UN on children’s rights in Great Britain

Date: 10th December 2020
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

The report is part of the monitoring of the UK Government’s implementation of rights set out in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The report looks at the state of children’s rights and makes recommendations for change.

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Together gives evidence on the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill

Date: 9th December 2020
Category: Incorporation

Together’s Director, Juliet Harris, delivered Stage 1 evidence to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee, alongside members Who Cares? Scotland, YouthLink Scotland, SCLD and Scottish Youth Parliament.

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Youth-led conference on Children’s Rights Impact Assessments

Date: 9th December 2020
Category: Child rights impact assessments

On 16 th November, the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS) hosted a Europe-wide conference, gathering 43 children and young people’s commissioners from 34 European UN Member States, and young advisers from 12 countries. The annual ENOC conference focuses on topics affecting children and young people’s human rights across Europe.

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Parents and carers’ responses to Back at School survey

Date: 9th December 2020
Category: Education, including vocational education, COVID-19, Recreation, play and cultural activities

This autumn, Connect ran a survey asking parents and carers how being back at school or in nursery was going. It received 527 responses from across 29 local authorities.

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My Support, My Choice report now available

Date: 9th December 2020
Category: Disabled children, Mental health, Health and health services, Social security

The report includes evidence, analysis and recommendations to improve social care in Scotland following COVID-19.

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Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill passed

Date: 9th December 2020
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

MSPs unanimously voted to pass the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill, making Scotland the first country in the world to make it a legal right to access free period products.

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Girls in Scotland 2020 survey findings

Date: 9th December 2020
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Civil Rights and Freedoms, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Over 500 girls and young women aged seven to 21 took part and shared the challenges they face. The results have been analysed against findings from a similar 2018 survey, to compare what progress has been made and what issues remain.

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