The Bright Spots programme in Scotland- second pilot phase

Date: 17th November 2023
Category: Care Experienced children

CELCIS in partnership with Coram Voice, is extending the pilot phase of the Bright Spots programme in Scotland. This initiative, comprising the 'Your Life, Your Care' and 'Your Life Beyond Care' online surveys, seeks to empower children and young people with Care Experience to share their perspectives on life and well-being.

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Cardiff revealed as UK's first UNICEF Child Friendly City

Date: 17th November 2023
Category: General measures of implementation

The globally recognised UNICEF status aims to celebrate communities where children's rights are embedded in policies and services. According to UNICEF UK, Cardiff Council has worked with organisations across the city to implement sustainable projects and strategies to support children and young people to make the most of their rights.

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Grave children’s rights violations are happening in Palestine

Date: 17th November 2023
Category: Violence against children

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has called for “an end to the devastating harm being wreaked on children’s lives in the occupied Palestinian Territory” and for the prioritisation of children’s lives in armed conflict as required by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and humanitarian law.

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Children bring a case against 33 European states on climate and their rights

Date: 17th November 2023
Category: Special protection measures, General measures of implementation, General principles, Civil Rights and Freedoms

The case, lodged in 2020, was brought by six Portuguese children against 33 European states. The applicants demand that states uphold their legal duty to reduce fossil fuel-related emissions and prevent climate harms.

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Delivery of relationships, sexual health and parenthood (RSHP) education in Scottish schools – draft statutory guidance

Date: 17th November 2023
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Closing date: 23 rd of November

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Education Reform: a Consultation on the provisions of the Education Bill

Date: 17th November 2023
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Closing date: 18 th December 2023

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Your views on Additional Support for Learning (ASL) in Scotland (1)

Date: 17th November 2023
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Special protection measures

Closing date: 31 st December 2023

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Care Leaver Payment: Consultation on policy proposals

Date: 17th November 2023
Category: Care Experienced children

Closing Date: 26 th January 2024

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Launch of Together’s #RightsOnTrack campaign for World Children’s Day

Date: 16th November 2023
Category: General measures of implementation, General principles

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has given the Scottish Government a lengthy ‘to-do’ list (almost 200 recommendations) to implement the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Let’s get children’s #RightsOnTrack ahead of the next review by committing to specific recommendations and advocating for duty bearers to translate them into action! Read on to find out how you can get involved!

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Scottish Parliament hears children and young people’s views on reconsideration of the UNCRC Bill

Date: 13th November 2023
Category: General measures of implementation, General principles

Members of the Scottish Parliament’s Equalities, Human Rights & Civil Justice Committee were in for a Halloween treat, as Juliet Harris, Director of Together, presented evidence on behalf of children, young people and our members. The evidence session was one of two that the Committee held on the reconsideration of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill. Check out the blogs Together released which take you through the highlights of each session and a recent video submission of children and young people giving evidence to the Committee

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