Safeguarding risks at unregulated children’s services

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: Social security

The UK Department of Education has published a report revealing out-of-school-services putting children’s safety at risk due to a lack of regulation and accountability for the use of safe practices. Similar concerns exist around unregulated sports in Scotland, highlighting a need for better safeguarding for children in all settings.

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New: Report on the state of economic, social and cultural rights in the UK

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)

JustFair has launched a report in preparation for the UN Committee on Economic Social and Cultural Rights’ (UNCESCR) review of the UK. This report examines the state of these rights over the last five years and how well they are being protected, respected and fulfilled by the UK and devolved governments, identifying where things need to improve.

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Funding opportunities for Care Experienced students at and applying for university

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care

Read on to find out about current funding opportunities for students and applicants with Care Experience.

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An update on the General Comment on Sustainable Development

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), Respect for the views of the child

Children from across the globe informed the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights’ next General Comment on Sustainable Development. Children shared how sustainable development affects and connects with economic, social, and cultural rights. Now, the Committee has created videos sharing the main takeaways from its discussions with children.

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Cuba and Mauritius prohibit corporal punishment

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: Equal protection from violence, Right to life, survival and development

Cuba and Mauritius have introduced new progressive legislation banning corporal punishment. This brings the total percentage of children worldwide protected by law from all corporal punishment to approximately 14% of the global child population, according to End Violence Against Children.

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Consultation: Ensure people’s voices are being heard in the Scottish Parliament

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: Respect for the views of the child

Closing date: 10 th February 2023

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Consultation: Transfer of the functions of education appeal committees to the Scottish Tribunals

Date: 17th January 2023
Category: Respect for the views of the child

Closing Date: 6 th February 2023

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International Human Rights Day: New research on the incorporation of ICERD for Scotland's new Human Rights Bill

Date: 9th December 2022
Category: UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), Incorporation

The theme of this year’s International Human Rights Day is ‘Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All’ and in celebration of this special day Judi our Policy and Communications Intern shares an insight into her research during her placement with Together during her Human Rights LLM, on incorporating the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) and advocates for better access to justice for children and young people in Scotland.

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National Discussion on Scottish Education: child rights and inclusion

Date: 10th November 2022
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Closing date: 5 th December 2022

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Inquiry into female participation in sport and physical activity

Date: 10th November 2022
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Closing Date: 9 th December

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