Date: 23rd July 2012
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YouthLink Scotland, the national agency for youth work, is now welcoming applications for the latest round of the Scottish Government's CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund.

Date: 23rd July 2012
Category: Respect for the views of the child, General measures of implementation

On Saturday 7 July 2012, children and young people from across Britain travelled to London to have their say on the future protection of human rights in the UK at a special consultation day organised by the British Institute of Human Rights and the Rights of the Children Coalition UK (ROCK).

Date: 23rd July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

The Committee on the Rights of the Child is drafting a General Comment on Child Rights and the Business Sector.

Date: 20th July 2012
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on 'Getting our Priorities Right'. The purpose of this Guidance is to provide an updated good practice framework for all child and adult service practitioners working with vulnerable children and families affected by problematic parental alcohol or drug use.

Date: 20th July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Scottish Government has launched a new national website with clear, accessible information on what the public should do if they are concerned for a child's welfare.

Date: 19th July 2012
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The NHS Health Scotland Equality team is looking for good practice examples and case studies around pregnancy and maternity services to share on the Equality team website.

Date: 17th July 2012
Category: Equal protection from violence, General measures of implementation

A group of children's charities has called for a ban on smacking youngsters to be introduced to Scotland.

Date: 17th July 2012
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care

UNICEF UK has launched a consultation on proposed updated standards for the Baby Friendly Initiative.

Date: 12th July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

The Commission's second consultation, published on 11 July 2012, seeks further views from the public.

Date: 4th July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

UNICEF UK ran a workshop on sustainable development at 'Taking the Rights Steps Children's Rights: Wales and the World', a major international conference that focused on the human rights of children and young people, and was held at Swansea University supported by the Welsh Government.

Date: 4th July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

The Children and Young People Bill sets out a range of proposals for taking forward the Scottish Government's ambitions for children's rights and services.

Date: 2nd July 2012
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The Global Calls for Proposal under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) are now open to submissions.

Date: 2nd July 2012
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care

The Scottish Parliament's Education and Culture Committee are to examine the decisions made about when or if a child should be removed from the family home.

Date: 25th June 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

The survey is being conducted to find out to what extent children and young people are able to enjoy their rights as outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 25th June 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

Scotland needs a National Action Plan for Human Rights. Over the past three years, the Scottish Human Rights Commission has researched the realisation of human rights in Scotland in comparison with international standards.

Date: 22nd June 2012
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Glasgow 2014 will be the biggest multi-sports event that Scotland has ever hosted and is already bringing significant opportunities and benefits for the people and communities of Glasgow and Scotland.

Date: 21st June 2012
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Charities and social enterprises can bid for a share of £2.5 million to help young people find employment.

Date: 18th June 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

Former COSLA President Pat Watters is to chair a new national group which will oversee the ambitious development of community planning across Scotland - the process which brings together services provided by councils, the NHS, emergency services, and other public agencies.

Date: 11th June 2012
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The increasing rates of alcohol related harm within young people is a significant concern in Scotland and the rest of the UK. There is a requirement for innovative interventions that aim to move beyond the provision of general advice and support to young people, families and communities.

Date: 11th June 2012
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Youth Scotland is delighted to be working in partnership with Youth Service America and Disney to offer 'Disney Friends for Change' grants to young people aged 5-18 years. These grants offer young people across the United Kingdom an opportunity to receive £750 to help make a lasting, positive change in the world.