Share your manifesto calls for the Local Council elections

Date: 28th April 2022
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

Children in Scotland, Children 1 st , Child Poverty Action Group and includem have made key calls within their manifestos to encourage Local Council candidates to make children's rights pledges. We would love to promote and share your calls on our webpage, so please get in touch!

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The Human Rights Act must not be scrapped!

Date: 28th April 2022
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

Together joins 29 other children’s charities, urging the UK Government to scrap its plans to replace the Human Rights Act.

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Discover how countries have protected children’s right to a healthy environment

Date: 28th April 2022
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

There are many countries around the world that have laws which protect children’s right to a healthy environment. Some countries have stronger laws than others. This child-friendly leaflet will further children and young people’s awareness and understanding of how these countries are protecting this right and discover what Scottish Government could be doing to help!

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State of Children’s Rights blog

Date: 28th April 2022
Category: General measures of implementation

Speak Out champion Anna, from Girlguiding Scotland talks about Together’s State of Children’s Rights Report 2022 and why it’s so important for everyone to listen to and champion the rights of children and young people across Scotland, especially now the pandemic has altered the way we live.

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Together's response to the passage of the Nationality and Borders Bill

Date: 28th April 2022
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights) is appalled that the Nationality and Borders Bill that has recently been passed by the UK Parliament. This is a Bill which is anti-refugee and explicitly anti-child.

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Young Scot launches new three-year plan

Date: 28th April 2022
Category: General measures of implementation

Informed by the lived experience of #VisionMakers, who are a group of diverse young people, this three-year plan will influence the information, opportunities and services Young Scot provides. Via this collaborative effort, the plan aims to reflect the realities of growing up in Scotland and support young people to thrive.

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Research tender – how can independent funders help make human rights real in Scotland?

Date: 28th April 2022
Category:

Could you complete research that will help inform independent funders to think, act and invest in the human rights sphere in Scotland? If so, consider this research tender!

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Child-friendly report on education reform

Date: 28th April 2022
Category: Education, including vocational education

Last year, children and young people shared their thoughts on what changes should be made to the education system. After listening to children and young people’s views, Professor Muir wrote a report on education reform to Scottish Government. A child-friendly version of the report is now available.

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New child-led research - ‘Thinking About Justice’

Date: 28th April 2022
Category: Child justice system

'Thinking About Justice' explored children’s understanding, experiences of, and aspirations for justice in Scotland. Children shared how they often feel powerless and judged in their own experiences of justice. Children also highlighted the role adults play in creating both just and unjust experiences.

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Campaigners for the Good Food Nation Bill gather at Scottish Parliament

Date: 28th April 2022
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Good Food Nation Bill is currently being considered by Scottish Parliament and aims to tackle child poverty, obesity and the environmental impact of food production and waste.

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