Free bus travel scheme for young people is now live!

Date: 9th June 2022
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author: Scottish Government

Share more information about the free bus travel scheme for young people! Here is all the information young people may want to know about the scheme including how to apply, the benefits and top tips for travelling.

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Resources to help you respond to the Human Rights Act consultation

Date: 10th March 2022
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author:

Our friends at Liberty have shared with us a whole bunch of resources, tip sheets, template responses and guides to assist you to respond to the Human Rights Act consultation. Many of these resources included have come from our wonderful members. We recommend this being your first port of call when planning your response!

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Webinar recording: Voluntary National Reviews

Date: 10th March 2022
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care, Civil Rights and Freedoms, COVID-19
Author: Child Rights Connect

On behalf of Child Rights Connect, we would like to thank you for joining the webinar “Sharing good practices on how to engage in Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs)”. If you missed the webinar, you can find the recording here and the summary notes here .

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Just The Right Space

Date: 10th March 2022
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author:

Just The Right Space’ that’s aimed at helping people of all ages and backgrounds to better understand, navigate and participate in (or support someone) the justice system.

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Child-friendly information on the EU Settlement Scheme

Date: 18th June 2021
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author:

Now that the UK has left the European Union, children and adults from other European countries who live in the UK may need to apply for permission to stay.

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Webinar: Who defines childhood innocence? Anti-racist practice, white fragility and effective allyship in early childhood

Date: 28th May 2021
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities
Author:

This webinar engaged in critical discussions about racism and whiteness. Good practice in recognising and developing effective allyship were identified that early years practitioners, researchers, parents, carers, policy makers and community activists can adopt to create tangible change.

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Implementation guide on supporting child human rights defenders

Date: 28th May 2021
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author:

Now available in Spanish, French and English, use this guide to learn more about what you can do to strengthen the protection and empowerment of child human rights defenders.

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Youth led anti-racist and pro black training for organisations

Date: 13th May 2021
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author:

Training delivered by young, diverse people can help organisations challenge racism and discrimination within their own organisation. Based on the learning developed, organisations can safely and effectively engage with young BIPOC Scots, overcome barriers to participation and encourage young people to stand up for their rights.

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Guide to facilitate racial inequality discussions with young people

Date: 13th May 2021
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author:

Designed to aid youth workers across the UK, this guide will help you to confidently facilitate conversations around race and inequality with young people.

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Video: How to protect every child’s right to a nationality?

Date: 13th May 2021
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author: Child Rights Connect

Hear directly from UN Treaty Body experts about how to best protect every child’s right to a nationality using UN Human rights frameworks.

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Online safety toolkits

Date: 12th February 2021
Category: Access to appropriate information, Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author:

These online safety toolkits contain short activities designed to be delivered by professionals across all education settings, covering themes such as: online friendships, sharing pictures and videos, live streaming and gaming.

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Practice tips on domestic violence-informed support

Date: 28th January 2021
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author:

The Safe and Together Institute has put together domestic violence-informed practice observations and tips from the front line of the pandemic. The resource is aimed at practitioners offering support and guidance during the pandemic.

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Idea pack for LGBT+ History Month

Date: 13th January 2021
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author: LGBT Youth Scotland

LGBT+ History Month kicks off on 1 st February 2020. This idea pack puts together creative ideas of how to develop online content and events to learn about and celebrate LGBT+ rights, and civil rights movements.

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The rights of child human rights defenders: implementation guide

Date: 9th December 2020
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, Training, Respect for the views of the child
Author: Child Rights Connect

This guide aims to help child human rights defenders undertake activities to defend human rights in conditions where they feel respected and empowered.

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Learning for Sustainability – resource hub launched

Date: 22nd September 2020
Category: Access to appropriate information, Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author:

YouthLink Scotland has created a resource hub for youth workers and young people to advance climate emergency issues in communities across Scotland.

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Understanding Scottish Government’s new guidance on when children and young people should wear face coverings

Date: 4th September 2020
Category: Health and health services, Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author: Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People

This resource answers commonly asked questions in relation to Scottish Government’s new face coverings guidance, that has been implemented from 31 st August 2020.

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Children in Scotland’s latest magazine issue: ‘The Road to Renewal’

Date: 21st August 2020
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author: Children in Scotland

In the August/September 2020 edition, Children in Scotland reflects on some of the lessons learned from the last few months and how these lessons can help shape society as Scotland recovers from COVID-19.

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#PowerOfYouth campaign resources for young people to get support, take action, be heard and celebrate efforts

Date: 25th June 2020
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, General measures of implementation
Author:

The #PowerOfYouth campaign is a nationwide collaborative effort, which aims to recognise young people for their efforts, empower more young people to make a difference and give opportunities for young people to shape their future. This site is curated by young people, for young people, offering resources to get support, take action, be heard and celebrate their efforts.

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Resources to address children’s fears about returning to school and to learn about the Black Lives Matter movement

Date: 11th June 2020
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms
Author:

These resources support communication and understanding of the Black Lives Matter movement and alleviate children and young people’s nerves about returning to school in the context of COVID-19. The resources are in the form of visuals, which are easy to process and understand for many.

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Fact sheets about the Children’s Hearings System

Date: 7th October 2019
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, Basic Health and Welfare, Family Environment and Alternative Care, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities
Author: Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration

Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration (SCRA) has reviewed and updated a range of fact sheets about the Children’s Hearings System.

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