Youth Work (Scotland) Bill

Date: 11th December 2024
Category: General measures of implementation

Closing Date: 21 st February 2025

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Clan Childlaw and Together secure funding to advance children’s rights across Scotland

Date: 9th December 2024
Category: Funding

On Human Rights Day, we are delighted to announce in partnership with Clan ChildLaw that we have been awarded funding from the Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland, managed by the Corra Foundation. This partnership will support action to realise and defend children’s rights and tackle immediate rights issues affecting children and young people across Scotland.

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New! Our State of Children's Rights Report 2024

Date: 6th December 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, Respect for the views of the child, Civil Rights and Freedoms, Violence against children, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Special protection measures

Over 200 babies, children and young people have shared their powerful stories of what life is like for them.

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Scottish Government launches child rights report to mark World Children’s Day

Date: 20th November 2024
Category: General measures of implementation

This report provides an update on the delivery of commitments outlined in Scottish Government’s action plan ‘Progressing the human rights of children in Scotland: action plan 2021 to 2024’.

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Eurochild publishes flagship report

Date: 20th November 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, Child poverty, Childcare

To mark World Children’s Day, Eurochild has published a new report that compiles information gathered from 57 Eurochild members in 31 countries across Europe and provides an overview of children’s realities in these countries. The report aims to identify promising practices, working solutions, and country-specific recommendations for EU decision-makers and national governments. Together worked with Children in Scotland to shape the chapter on developments in Scotland.

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Join us at The Right Start conference!

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: General measures of implementation

Tickets are now on sale for The Right Start conference on 6 th March 2025, hosted by Starcatchers in partnership with Together and Children in Scotland. This will be a day filled with discussion, workshops and talks to learn and celebrate the potential of babies and early years children.

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Study links UK austerity to rise in low birth weight and premature babies in Scotland

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

New research suggests that UK austerity policies have led to a noticeable increase in babies being born smaller or prematurely in Scotland, particularly in the most socioeconomically deprived areas. Experts believe that cuts to benefits and services are key factors driving these changes.

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Nordic-style open kindergarten to be trialled in Scotland

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

A new Nordic-style "Open Kindergarten" is being tested in Scotland, with plans for possible expansion across the country. It was launched at a special event in Bonnyrigg, bringing together early childhood experts, local decision-makers, charities, and parents.

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Future of Scotland's Commissioner Landscape

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC, Funding

In a recent parliamentary debate, MSPs reviewed findings from the Finance and Public Administration Committee’s inquiry into Scotland’s growing number of commissioner roles, focusing on issues of cost, accountability, and potential overlap.

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Scottish Parliament takes evidence on proposed Education (Scotland) Bill

Date: 19th November 2024
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

The Scottish Parliament’s Education, Children and Young People Committee has heard evidence from civil society and NHRIs on the proposed Education (Scotland) Bill. The legislation seeks to replace the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) with a new body, Qualifications Scotland (QS), and create an independent Chief Inspector of Education.

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