A critical review and analysis of current research and policy relating to disabled children and young people in Scotland

Date: 11th May 2012
Category: Children with disabilities
Author: Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People

This report was undertaken to help the Commissioner identify specific issues affecting the inclusion of disabled children and young people, and indicates key areas for improvement in the course of his strategic plan. The report covers areas such as education, self-directed support, short breaks and transition to adulthood.

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Do the Right Thing - a progress report on the Scottish Government's response to the 2008 concluding observations from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child

Date: 11th May 2012
Category: General measures of implementation
Author: Scottish Government

A report setting out the progress the Scottish Government have made since the publication of their original children's rights action plan "Do the Right Thing" in 2009. As well as setting out progress to date, the report also describes the range of additional activity that Scottish Ministers are committed to delivering over the life of this parliament in order to progress the rights agenda.

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Consultation on Rights of Children and Young People Bill - Scottish Government Response

Date: 11th May 2012
Category: General measures of implementation
Author: Scottish Government

The Scottish Government response to the Consultation on a proposed Rights of Children and Young People Bill is available for download here.

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New findings from the Growing Up in Scotland study

Date: 10th May 2012
Category: Basic Health and Welfare, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Growing Up in Scotland study

Almost every parent in Scotland is involved, engaged and highly satisfied in their child's schooling in the early years according to key findings from the latest report.

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Engaging with the process of the UN's Universal Periodic Review

Date: 10th May 2012
Category: General measures of implementation
Author: Human Rights Consortium Scotland

The Human Rights Consortium Scotland had the opportunity to make a statement at the pre-session of the UPR on 2 April in Geneva.

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Scottish Parliament Committees’ Perspective on Human Rights April 2012

Date: 9th May 2012
Category: General measures of implementation
Author: Glasgow Human Rights Network

The report was produced for the Cross Party Group on Human Rights at Holyrood by the Glasgow Human Rights Network, which had been asked to establish the degree of consideration given to human rights by the Committees generally - and individually.

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Universal Periodic Review

Date: 17th April 2012
Category:
Author: Together

2008's UPR review of the UK's human rights record raised a number of important issues relating to children's rights. The second UPR review of the UK takes place in May 2012.

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Playground Charter and Pupil UNCRC Resources

Date: 3rd April 2012
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities
Author: Hill of Beath Primary School

Hill of Beath Primary School has a 'Breaktime Improvement Team' (HOBBIT) made up of pupils who work together to make sure their playground is a safe and happy place to be.

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Children’s Rights and Business Principles

Date: 3rd April 2012
Category: General measures of implementation, Right to life, survival and development
Author: UNICEF

UNICEF, the UN Global Compact and Save the Children have introduced the Children's Rights and Business Principles, a call on business to step up their efforts to respect and support children's rights in the workplace, marketplace and community.

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Scottish Gypsy Traveller reports

Date: 2nd April 2012
Category: Basic Health and Welfare
Author: Amnesty Scotland

The reports outline findings on local authority service provision and practice and media coverage of Scottish Gypsy Travellers throughout Scotland, and are the result of the organisation's campaign to highlight the widespread and systematic discrimination suffered by this community throughout Scotland.

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UK Government’s Response to UPR Recommendations

Date: 26th March 2012
Category: General measures of implementation
Author: UK Government

In May 2012, the UK will take part in a public examination of its human rights record at the Human Rights Council in Geneva as part of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). In March, the UK Ministry of Justice submitted a report on behalf of the UK to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights as part of this review process.

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Human Rights Resources

Date: 12th March 2012
Category: General measures of implementation, UK 1st periodic review
Author: United Nations Human Rights

What is a human right?

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Getting It Right for Children and Families

Date: 12th March 2012
Category: Basic Health and Welfare
Author: Scottish Government

This leaflet describes the policies and work of the Children and Families directorate.

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What is a child protection conference?

Date: 8th March 2012
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Family Rights Group

A film to help social care professionals supporting children and families through child protection conferences has been released by advice charity Family Rights Group.

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Under Pressure: Preventing Teen Abuse and Exploitation

Date: 5th March 2012
Category: Basic Health and Welfare
Author: Zero Tolerance

Zero Tolerance and YWCA Scotland have recently published a report of a training pilot which found that youth workers across Scotland are seriously concerned about the prevalence of teen abuse in Scotland.

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Action for Sick Children (Scotland) Spring 2012 Newsletter

Date: 5th March 2012
Category: Basic Health and Welfare
Author: Action for Sick Children Scotland

Take a look at the ASC(S) latest newsletter which includes articles on corporate parenting, Rights of the Child Group, education for sick children and more.

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Walk the Talk website

Date: 1st March 2012
Category: Basic Health and Welfare
Author: NHS Health Scotland

The Walk the Talk website includes information and useful tips on topics such as confidentiality and youth-friendly services. You'll also find many links to relevant resources and materials designed specifically for young people.

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I don’t feel human

Date: 28th February 2012
Category: Refugee and asylum seeking children
Author: The Children’s Society

A new report by The Children's Society reveals alarming levels of destitution among refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant children and young people.

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'What's On Your Mind? – young people’s mental health campaign

Date: 22nd February 2012
Category: Basic Health and Welfare
Author: see me

A new campaign by 'see me' aims to encourage young people to think about their behaviour towards someone their own age who is experiencing mental ill-health.

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Children's Rights poster set 2012

Date: 21st February 2012
Category: General measures of implementation
Author: UNICEF

This new set of 20 striking colour A2 posters is a great starting point for displays and class work.

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