Date: 19th November 2020
Category: COVID-19, Equal protection from violence

Together to #ENDviolence is a global campaign aiming to catalyse the political and financial commitments needed to end violence against children by 2030.

Date: 19th November 2020
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Two passionate human rights defenders are sought for roles as the Year of Childhood Programme Manager and the Dignity in School Programme Lead.

Date: 19th November 2020
Category: Equal protection from violence

This study was commissioned by Scottish Government to quantify how many children and young people are victims of trafficking. It also sought to establish their geographical routes into Scotland, identify demographics and understand victims’ experiences of support services.

Date: 19th November 2020
Category: Education, including vocational education, Non-discrimination

Human rights education aims to incorporate human rights principles, such as equality, fairness, non-discrimination, and respect into lessons across the curriculum and the wider learning environment. It also involves empowering children to stand up for their own rights and the rights of others.

Date: 19th November 2020
Category: Child poverty, Social security, COVID-19

The report calls upon governments, donors and other development partners around the world to urgently support an expansion in social protection coverage of children and their caregivers. The report provides examples to demonstrate that most countries can take steps towards establishing universal child benefits and that the costs of not doing so could be far higher.

Date: 19th November 2020
Category: Disabled children

Closing date: 11th January 2021

Date: 12th November 2020
Category: Incorporation, Disabled children

In the post, the Chief Executive Officers of SCLD and PAMIS discuss the importance of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill for children and young people with learning/intellectual disabilities.

Date: 12th November 2020
Category: Child poverty, Social security

The survey seeks service providers’ input to help understand child poverty in Orkney and determine whether current out of school provision meets children and families’ needs.

Date: 12th November 2020
Category: Equal protection from violence

In a new blog, CRIN reflects on the developments of 2020 and how to secure justice for survivors of child sexual abuse in religious institutions. The blog focuses on Latin America with reference to other developments internationally.

Date: 12th November 2020
Category: Inclusive education, Mental health, COVID-19

In this article, CRIN highlights positive responses to the crisis that have benefitted children and young people around the world. It invites readers to submit further examples for a follow-up report.

Date: 28th October 2020
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Scottish Government has produced an updated report on how it is addressing 11 recommendations from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child during the pandemic.

Date: 28th October 2020
Category: Equal protection from violence

This study is the first at a national level in Scotland on child sexual exploitation and the first to consider the vulnerabilities to sexual exploitation experienced by both girls and boys. It aims to develop an understanding as to why some children in Scotland become so vulnerable to sexual exploitation.

Date: 28th October 2020
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Human Rights Council has adopted its annual resolution on the rights of the child, with a focus on realising these rights through a healthy environment. This resolution urges States to recognise this right to a healthy environment through legislation and meaningful participation of children in decision-making processes.

Date: 28th October 2020
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Closing date: 7th December 2020

Date: 28th October 2020
Category: Optional protocol on a communications procedure

The first question the Committee on the Rights of the Child has to answer when it receives communications submitted under the third Optional Protocol is: is the communication admissible? This report presents an annotated overview of the decisions made by the Committee to inform those who may consider submitting communications.

Date: 27th October 2020
Category: Child poverty

The study compares the findings of interviews with family support services held in 2013 and findings from interviews with the same services in 2019. The results highlight a rise in families experiencing destitution even before the coronavirus pandemic. 

Date: 27th October 2020
Category: Recreation, play and cultural activities

Starcatchers’ annual report outlines what projects and activities it held over the past year to ensure all nought to five-year olds through innovative arts and cultural experiences are inspired.

Date: 27th October 2020
Category: Equal protection from violence

On the 7th November 2020 the main provisions of the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019 will come into force. Scottish Government has created resources to support the commencement of the Act.

Date: 27th October 2020
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

In summer 2020, Scottish Human Rights Commission carried out monitoring research into how COVID-19 has been managed and the impact of the pandemic on human rights including children’s rights. The research focused on the context of care at home and support in the community. The report calls for a commitment to return care and support to pre-pandemic levels as a minimum.

Date: 27th October 2020
Category:

Scottish Government has published its updated action plan Ending Homelessness Together. It includes plans for rapid rehousing welcome centres which will help people facing homelessness into more suitable accommodation as quickly as possible and ideally within 24 hours.