Date: 27th October 2015
Category: General principles, Equal protection from violence, Children in situations of exploitation

The Scottish Parliament's Justice Committee is seeking views on the general principles of the Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm Bill, a Scottish Government Bill which was introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 8 October 2015.

Date: 27th October 2015
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

This consultation seeks views on the development of a Digital Learning and Teaching Strategy for Scotland.

Date: 27th October 2015
Category: Social security, Health and health services, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Scottish Government is inviting views on what a healthier Scotland should look like in the next 10-15 years and the steps that should be taken to make this vision a reality. From August 2015 to April 2016 they will hold a national conversation on health and health and social care services in Scotland.

Date: 14th October 2015
Category: General principles

The Scottish Human Rights Commission is developing its Strategic Plan for 2016-2020. To help us set our priorities and improve how we work, we would like to hear from people and organisations from across Scotland's diverse communities.

Date: 13th October 2015
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

Together was in Geneva last week to attend a UN meeting to provide information on children's rights in Scotland.

Date: 13th October 2015
Category: Parental responsibilities, Parental guidance

Together submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on a Pregnancy and Parenthood in Young People Strategy, to help ensure that the Strategy is developed, implemented and monitored using a rights approach and reflecting the government's obligations under the UNCRC.

Date: 13th October 2015
Category: UNCRC Optional Protocols and General Comments

Argentina became the 17th state party to OP3 with its ratification on 14 April followed by Chile, on 1st of September and Mongolia on 28 September. In addition, following elections in April two new members have joined the steering committee and the Ratify OP3 coalition welcomes 7 new members.

Date: 13th October 2015
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children, Children in situations of exploitation, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is organising several consultations and calls for submissions, namely a consultation on unaccompanied migrant children and adolescents, reports on ITCs and child sexual exploitation, investment in the rights of the child and information requested on the dissemination of a child mortality report.

Date: 13th October 2015
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The European and External Relations Committee would welcome views on the proposed repeal of the Human Rights Act...

Date: 13th October 2015
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

Shilla, Ambassador at Who Cares? Scotland has written a new blog for Together outlining her experiences meeting Ms Amal Aldoseri.

Date: 2nd October 2015
Category: Awareness-raising

Each autumn, the Human Rights Tour travels the UK holding free-to-attend pop-up community education and debate days. This year, from the 2nd October 2015 the British Institute of Human Rights have 15 days of activities and opportunities to get involved, learn, share and be empowered to join the conversations about how our human rights are protected.

Date: 29th September 2015
Category: Policies & procedures

Together held its 2015 AGM on 25th September and welcomed three new Trustees to the Board.

Date: 29th September 2015
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

Together, SYP, SHRC & SCCYP will give evidence to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child at a pre-session meeting in Geneva.

Date: 29th September 2015
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

Nicola Sturgeon has announced that the Scottish Government will not grant the consent needed by the UK Government in any attempt to repeal the Human Rights Act.

Date: 29th September 2015
Category: Non-discrimination, Disabled children, UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

This draft plan sets out the Scottish Government's aim to remove barriers and enable disabled people to enjoy equal access to citizenship. Over 50 commitments will help to deliver the four outcomes and three cross cutting themes that will bring about change to disabled people. The Scottish Government will consider the views of disabled people on this approach and finalise a plan in spring 2016.

Date: 15th September 2015
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

Eurochild called for solidarity and leadership ahead of EU meeting of ministers on Monday 14 September, and to adopt a shared response to the refugee crisis based on the European values of solidarity and human rights.

Date: 10th September 2015
Category: Protection of privacy, Family Environment and Alternative Care

Scotland's most senior court has ruled the Named Person service in the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 is in the best interests of children and complies with law.

Date: 10th September 2015
Category: Health and health services

What happens to a child or young person's education when they are too ill to go to school? In June 2015, the Scottish Government published the revised guidance which aims to ensure that every child and young person's legal right to education is upheld, even at times of illness.

Date: 10th September 2015
Category: Non-discrimination

The 23rd of September is BiVisibility Day, a day to recognise and celebrate bisexuality. Misconceptions about bisexuality can be common, so marking the day is a great way to celebrate and increase Bi Visibility.

Date: 10th September 2015
Category: Mental health

The Scottish Children's Services Coalition (SCSC) has urged the Scottish Government to act urgently to ensure that NHS Health Boards achieve waiting time targets for access to Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).