Children’s Commissioner submits report to United Nations on rights of care-experienced children

Date: 8th July 2021
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS) has submitted a report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child ahead of 2021’s Day of General Discussion on Alternative Care. The submission focuses on the challenges to human rights faced by care-experienced children and young people and those at risk of entering care in Scotland.

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School pupils achieve mental health first aid qualification

Date: 8th July 2021
Category: Mental health

The training was created by St Andrew’s First Aid, Scotland’s only dedicated first aid charity. The programme has been specifically designed to equip young people with the ability to spot signs of mental health issues in family and friends and enable them to reach out and provide vital support.

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Children and young people call for reunion rights and safe passage routes

Date: 8th July 2021
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

The Scottish Youth Parliament has responded to UK Government’s consultation on the ‘New Plan for Immigration.’ The response is based on relevant SYP policy, findings from SYP’s 2021-26 manifesto research, and consultation with SYP’s External Affairs, UK & International Committee and Equality & Human Rights Committee.

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Call for children’s views and experiences of care

Date: 8th July 2021
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

By hearing the voices of care experienced children and young people, local authorities can inform their service provision and make changes where children and young people say it is needed. Care experienced children and young people are asked to take part in two surveys to share their views: ‘Your Life, Your Care’, and ‘Your Life Beyond Care’. Both surveys are part of the ‘Bright Spots’ programme.

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‘Twisted Toys’ campaign highlights harms children face online

Date: 8th July 2021
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The new campaign asks people to imagine a scenario where all the harmful features of the digital world are also present in traditional toys. It uses a range of imaginary ‘Twisted Toys’ – including a ‘Share Bear’ and ‘Stalkie Talkie’ – to illustrate that the digital space often does not have the same safety standards for children as their real-world toys do.

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United Nations makes commitment to promote children’s right to a healthy environment

Date: 8th July 2021
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Heads of the United Nations have jointly committed to stepping up their action to promote the right children, youth and future generations have to a healthy environment and the importance of meaningful participation in decision-making at all levels.

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European Child Guarantee is adopted

Date: 8th July 2021
Category: Child poverty

The Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) unanimously adopted the European Commission’s proposal for a European Child Guarantee. The Guarantee aims to prevent and combat child poverty and social exclusion, and to foster equal opportunities for children and young people in need.

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Call for children’s submissions on the rights of Indigenous Peoples

Date: 8th July 2021
Category: UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

The draft report was created pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 33/25 . Children and young people will have an opportunity to share their feedback at their regional meetings on the following times:

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Young people call on UK Government to enhance protections for  unaccompanied refugees

Date: 8th July 2021
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

Twenty-six young people with experience of migration and the asylum systems are calling on UK Government for a better future for young refugees and asylum seekers. Through a series of group workshops and discussions, they have agreed a list of eight recommendations for policy changes to ensure that people fleeing war and persecution can access safe routes to sanctuary.

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Scottish Government publishes child poverty progress report

Date: 8th July 2021
Category: Child poverty

Scottish Government published its third annual progress report for its ‘Every child, every chance: tackling child poverty delivery plan 2018-2022’. It also includes information on what additional support has been introduced in the past year to support and protect people and communities, and what Scottish Government plans to do next year.

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