Human Rights Taskforce publishes its recommendations

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Incorporation, General measures of implementation

The National Taskforce for Human Rights Leadership has published its report and recommendations for a new human rights law for Scotland.

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Poverty reduction targets could be met by increasing Scottish Child Payment

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Child poverty

New research by Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows that increasing the Scottish Child Payment to £30 a week would be enough to ensure Scotland’s poverty targets are met.

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Who Cares? Scotland publishes COVID-19 recovery planning report

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

The report shares views and experiences of the organisation’s Care Experienced membership in relation to the pandemic.

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Children in Scotland launches Young People’s Manifesto

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: General measures of implementation

This child and young person-friendly version of the organisation’s manifesto aims to make political ideas accessible for all, ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May.

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Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill passed

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

The new Bill will help uphold women and children’s rights to remain in their home.

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Manifesto for Armed Forces Children and Young People in Scotland

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

Royal Caledonian Education Trust has launched its first ever manifesto ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May, shaped by the voices of armed forces children and young people from across Scotland.

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The Action Project – Young People’s Big Ideas

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Respect for the views of the child

The Scottish Youth Parliament has been identifying young people’s big ideas as part of The Action Project, hosted by David Hume Institute .

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Empty Classrooms: Broken Futures campaign

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Education, including vocational education

As millions of children remain out of school around the world, World Vision UK has launched its Empty Classrooms, Broken Futures campaign as part of its wider efforts to end violence against children.

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Study on child participation in EU political and democratic life

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: Respect for the views of the child

This European Commission report covers the 27 EU member countries and the UK. It explores child participation at national and local level.

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Children's views shape EU Child Guarantee and Children's Rights Strategy

Date: 25th March 2021
Category: General measures of implementation, Budgeting, Awareness-raising, Child rights indicators, Training

Over 10,000 children and young people have participated in a consultation to shape the EU’s upcoming Child Guarantee and Strategy on the Rights of the Child.

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