Date: 30th April 2015
Category: General principles

As a result of the European Youth Work Convention which took place in Brussels from 27th - 30th April, a Declaration of the 2nd European Youth Work Convention has been published which aligns with the national Youth Work Strategy launched by Education Scotland and Youthlink Scotland in 2014.

Date: 23rd April 2015
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

A network of over 130 child rights organisations, including Together, has raised concern over the growing divide between commitments made to realise children's rights and the inaction of EU institutions.

Date: 14th April 2015
Category: Freedom of association and peaceful assembly

A new independent advisory group chaired by prominent solicitor advocate John Scott QC, is to be established to examine the use of stop and search powers in Scotland.

Date: 14th April 2015
Category: Optional protocol on a communications procedure

One year since the Communications Procedure came into force, Ratify OP3 CRC are calling for State Parties to ratify OP3 and improve access to justice for all children.

Date: 14th April 2015
Category:

The Scottish Parliament's Education and Culture Committee has launched a call for written submissions on the Scottish Government's Education (Scotland) Bill.

Date: 14th April 2015
Category: Optional protocol on a communications procedure

Argentina's ratification of the third Optional Protocol to the CRC on a communications procedure (OP3) means that there are now 17 State Parties to OP3.

Date: 10th April 2015
Category: Child rights indicators

Growing Up in Scotland has been tracking and studying the lives of over 10,000 children and their families since 2005 and has launched a stakeholder survey to find out more about the impact of their research reports and events.

Date: 7th April 2015
Category: Non-discrimination

Hate crime goes against the protection of human rights. Quarriers are asking people to sign-up to support their WAR on hate crime campaign, to help ensure that children and adults with disabilities live full, happy lives free from abuse.

Date: 1st April 2015
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

As we approach the 2015 UK General Election, SHRC has called on all parties to commit to a progressive approach to realising human rights.

Date: 1st April 2015
Category: Care Experienced children

Extra support and strengthened rights for children and young people in care which were introduced in the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 came into effect in Scotland on 1st April 2015.

Date: 25th March 2015
Category: Health and health services

The Scottish Government has announced its commitment to protect more children from the effects of second-hand smoke by prohibiting smoking in cars with children on board.

Date: 24th March 2015
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

UK Joint Committee states it would like to see the UNCRC incorporated into UK law, in a report following a short inquiry into compliance with the Convention.

Date: 20th March 2015
Category: Universal Periodic Review (UPR)

On Friday 20th March 2015, a group of 47 NGOs including Together supported a statement led by UPR info during the UN Human Rights Council 28th session, to call on States to focus on the quality of UPR recommendations, not their quantity.

Date: 18th March 2015
Category: Best interests of the child, Family Environment and Alternative Care, Child poverty

The UK Supreme Court rules that the UK Government's £500-a-week cap on benefits is lawful but incompatible with UK obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 17th March 2015
Category: Young carers

This consultation took place between 22 January and 16 April 2014 and set out the proposals to improve outcomes for carers and young carers across Scotland, and this response analyses the responses received and sets out conclusions and next steps.

Date: 17th March 2015
Category: Children in situations of exploitation

The Scottish Government is currently engaging with survivors and relevant organisations to seek views on the Terms of Reference of the National Inquiry into Historical Child Abuse, as well as the attributes of the Chair and Panel.

Date: 12th March 2015
Category: General measures of implementation

During the UN Human Rights Council annual day of discussion on 12th March 2015 which focused on "better investment in the rights of the child", SHRC delivered a statement highlighting that more work is needed to protect the human rights of children in Scotland.

Date: 11th March 2015
Category: Scotland-specific monitoring and reporting

Together has highlighted the impact of reserved powers on children's rights in Scotland, as part of the UK Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry.

Date: 11th March 2015
Category: Children of prisoners

An informative new article on Together's blog written by Nicki Wray (Barnardo's Scotland) highlights the vulnerabilities of children affected by parental imprisonment and how a new Bill has the potential to enhance and further their rights.

Date: 11th March 2015
Category: Children in situations of exploitation

In a resolution adopted on the 11th March 2015, the European Parliament strongly emphasised that protecting children and ensuring a safe environment for their development is one of the primary objectives of the EU and Member States.