Equality and the UK asylum process

Date: 1st October 2021
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

Closing Date: 8th November 2021

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COVID-19 Recovery

Date: 1st October 2021
Category: COVID-19

Closing Date: 9 th November 2021

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Education Reform

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

Closing Date: 26 th November 2021

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Join Together in calling on the UN to recognise the right to a healthy environment

Date: 1st October 2021
Category:

We want you to join more than 1000 organisations to urge the UN Human Rights Council to support a resolution that recognises the human right to a healthy, safe, clean, and sustainable environment.

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NHS Grampian looks for children to support creation of its GutFeel app

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Health and health services, Mental health

NHS Grampian is developing digital health and wellbeing resources for young people. The board was awarded an SBRI competition to develop digital interventions to support psychological services, particularly those experiencing functional gastro-intestinal disorders. As such, NHS Grampian would like young people to participate in the design of the app.

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Draft proposal for Member’s Bill to include right to food in Scots Law

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Child poverty

A draft proposal for a Member’s Bill to include a right to food in Scots law has been lodged by MSP Rhoda Grant. It aims to reduce food insecurity and improve health.

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Donations for Afghan refugees wanted!

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

Refuweegee is looking to fill welcome packs for children with donated age-appropriate toys and books, school stationery, toothbrushes, hats, scarfs and gloves. Alongside this, donations are encouraged to gift a homage to Scotland – whether it be a packet of Tunnocks teacakes or a can of IrnBru!

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Advisory Board for Scottish Human Rights Bill meets for first time

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

An advisory board to support the development of a new human rights law for Scotland met for the first time on Thursday 9 th September. Equalities Minister Christina McKelvie chairs the group that will play a key role in progressing the Human Rights Bill and which Together is delighted to be a part of.

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New guidance published for Child Protection in Scotland

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Equal protection from violence

Scottish Government has published new, non-statutory guidance that describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children in Scotland and replaces the 2014 version. It outlines how statutory and non-government agencies should work together with parents, families and communities to prevent harm and to protect children from abuse and neglect.

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Report shows modern life continues to erode happiness of young people

Date: 17th September 2021
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Children's Society's Good Childhood Report 2021 shows that modern life continues to erode the happiness of young people. Dissatisfied with school, friendships and how they look, an estimated 306,000 10-15 year olds in the UK are unhappy with their lives.

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