British Institute of Human Rights runs new campaign on the Human Rights Act 1998

Date: 22nd October 2021
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#WhyOurHumanRightsActMatters is the latest campaign by BIHR which aims to gather information and evidence on what the Human Rights Act means to individuals, groups and organisations around the UK.

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Human Rights Council adopts resolution recognising right to a healthy environment

Date: 22nd October 2021
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This recognition means more accountability from governments to ensure we live in a world with a safe and stable climate, a toxic-free environment, with clean air, access to safe water and adequate sanitation, healthy and sustainably produced food and thriving biodiversity and ecosystems.

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Take part in the worldwide study exploring non-take-up in the context of social protection

Date: 22nd October 2021
Category: Child poverty

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Olivier De Schutter, is conducting a worldwide study to discover the reasons why people and families who are eligible for certain benefits don’t receive them.

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Day of the Girl Child 2021 joint statement of the CEDAW and CRC Committees

Date: 22nd October 2021
Category: UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

On the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child 2021, the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) Committees have issued a joint statement.

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Improving Scotland’s National Performance Framework

Date: 22nd October 2021
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Closing date: 27 th October

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Judgement expected on UNCRC Incorporation Bill

Date: 1st October 2021
Category: Incorporation

The UK Supreme Court will hand down its judgement on Wednesday 6 th October 2021. The Court will give its decision on whether the UNCRC Incorporation Bill goes beyond the powers of the Scottish Parliament.

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New National Guidance for Child Protection published

Date: 1st October 2021
Category: Equal protection from violence

This non-statutory national Guidance outlines how statutory and non-government agencies should work together with parents, families and communities to prevent harm to children.

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New reports on Scotland’s Barnahus model

Date: 1st October 2021
Category: Child justice system, Special protection measures

A new report outlining the developments in national policy, practice and research to inform Scotland’s Baranhus model has been published. Alongside this, Scottish Government circulated its vision of the Barnahus model, detailing how it should be implemented and the values that should underpin the model.

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Opportunity for young people to shape the future of Scottish education

Date: 1st October 2021
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Young people aged 12-25 are encouraged to #HaveYourSay on the future of National 4 and National 5 assessments, by completing a short survey. Findings will help to inform Scottish Youth Parliament’s work on this issue.

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How are the UK and Scottish Governments responding to CEDAW’s recommendations?

Date: 1st October 2021
Category: UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

The Committee of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) made several recommendations to the UK Government to improve women's equality and rights. Engender has created both a Scottish and four-nations report, offering an accurate picture to CEDAW of what women’s equality and rights look like within the UK.

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