UK Government responds to critical report on the 'Rights Removal Bill'

Date: 28th March 2023
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

The UK Government wants to ‘overhaul’ the Human Rights Act 1998 by repealing and replacing it with a Bill of Rights. This will remove many of the protections set out in the Human Rights Act. The UK Government has now replied to a report by the Joint Committee on Human Rights which raised concerns. The UK Government has overwhelmingly disagreed with the recommendations made by the Committee.

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Exploring the continued impact of the cost of living crisis

Date: 28th March 2023
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Two surveys recently conducted individually by StepChange and Barnardo’s highlight how financial insecurity poses huge human rights concerns for children, young people and adults across the UK.

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New report sharing the voices and experiences of young carers and young adult carers

Date: 28th March 2023
Category: Young carers

A total of 1,109 young carers and young adult carers from across the UK have shared their experiences of being a carer. The report reveals that many young carers and young adult carers feel that their role is becoming more intense in terms of time and the number of people they care for. The stress experienced by this is now further exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis.

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What human rights situations require the Human Rights Council’s attention?

Date: 28th March 2023
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms, Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

These issues require the attention of the Human Rights Council as they are, or potentially are, incompatible with international human rights law. Freedom of expression, freedom of association, and the right to peaceful assembly are just some of the human rights they place at risk.

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Call for inputs on making housing affordable

Date: 28th March 2023
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Right to life, survival and development

Deadline: 20 th April 2023

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Review of National Outcomes

Date: 28th March 2023
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Deadline: 5 th June 2023

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‘Dear Kate, Ash and Humza…’ A letter from children and young people

Date: 8th March 2023
Category: Incorporation

Together supported Omima, Arden, Beau and Daisy, Members of Children’s Parliament and Scottish Youth Parliament, to send a letter to the SNP leadership candidates, asking for their clear commitment to incorporating children’s rights. The letter gained support from our members with 75 signatories! Let’s keep the pressure on candidates at the hustings – read more to find out how you can get involved!

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Membership Spotlight: Children’s Parliament

Date: 8th March 2023
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This month we are putting the spotlight on our members at Children’s Parliament and their work on the Dignity in School Action programme.

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Together responds to alcohol marketing consultation

Date: 8th March 2023
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Scottish Government is seeking views on proposals to restrict alcohol advertising and promotion. Together’s response highlights the children’s rights issues and repeated calls from children and young people about reducing the visibility and harmful impact of alcohol on their lives.

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Young Carers Action Day

Date: 8th March 2023
Category: Young carers

Young Carers Action Day on the 15 th of March is all about raising public awareness of young carers and young adult carers and seeking to bring about change for them and their families. Read on to find out how you can help Carer’s Trust and young carers call on decision-makers to support young carers and young adult carers for this campaigning day.

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