Date: 17th November 2023
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Closing date: 23rd of November

Date: 17th November 2023
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Closing date: 18th December 2023

Date: 17th November 2023
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Special protection measures

Closing date: 31st December 2023

Date: 17th November 2023
Category: Care Experienced children

Closing Date: 26th January 2024

Date: 16th November 2023
Category: General measures of implementation, General principles

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has given the Scottish Government a lengthy ‘to-do’ list (almost 200 recommendations) to implement the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Let’s get children’s #RightsOnTrack ahead of the next review by committing to specific recommendations and advocating for duty bearers to translate them into action! Read on to find out how you can get involved!

Date: 13th November 2023
Category: General measures of implementation, General principles

Members of the Scottish Parliament’s Equalities, Human Rights & Civil Justice Committee were in for a Halloween treat, as Juliet Harris, Director of Together, presented evidence on behalf of children, young people and our members. The evidence session was one of two that the Committee held on the reconsideration of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill. Check out the blogs Together released which take you through the highlights of each session and a recent video submission of children and young people giving evidence to the Committee

Date: 13th November 2023
Category: General principles

Closing date: 31st December 2023

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Policies & procedures, Funding

We are excited to publish our Annual Report for the last year, which we recently shared at our AGM. Take a look at Together’s work and accomplishments from the previous year, and if you’re a new member, find out more about our organisation!

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Equal protection from violence, Violence against children, Restraint, Protection from abuse or neglect

Scottish Parliament recently held a consultation for a proposed Member’s Bill to ensure restraint and seclusion of children and young people in schools is only used as a last resort where there is an immediate risk of harm and using appropriate methods.

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: General measures of implementation

The UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill is being reconsidered by Scottish Parliament, with the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee taking the lead. So, what happens next?

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Access to appropriate information, Best interests of the child, Child justice system

Clan Childlaw has released a powerful animation which reflects the legal needs of children and young people who are in conflict with the law. The story stems from conversations Clan has had with children and young people about their experiences with lawyers, calling for greater care, support and communication from adults in these practices.

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Respect for the views of the child

The Scottish Youth Parliament has launched its latest #WhatsYourTake consultation survey. This is a survey for young people aged 12-25, living in Scotland and is an opportunity for them to have their say on key issues. So, #WhatsYourTake on important matters such as human rights, transitions for young people with a disability, and democracy in our local communities?

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Child poverty

Save the Children is calling on Scottish Government to do #BetterforBabies in a new briefing which shows that action is needed to reduce the 34% of babies under one living in poverty in Scotland. They are calling on organisations to support their calls to further protect babies from the harms of poverty.

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: General measures of implementation

Applications for the Churchill Fellowship which focus on improving the lives and outcomes of children and young people with experience of care are now open! Read on to find out who can apply!

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Special protection measures

The UK Government has announced that the Victims and Prisoners Bill will be amended to further protect children from domestic abuse and violence. Jade’s Law will be introduced, named after a victim of domestic violence and her family who campaigned for greater protection of children and for their best interests to be always considered.

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: Violence against children

The Council of Europe Committee of Ministers has taken a significant and proactive step in the fight against violence against children by adopting a new Recommendation aimed at improving reporting systems.

Date: 5th October 2023
Category: COVID-19, Respect for the views of the child

Closing date: 20th December 2023

Date: 6th September 2023
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)

The SHRC is issuing a joint report with other national human rights institutions and equality bodies to inform the CRPD into the human rights of disabled people in the UK. Read on to find out how the situation has developed since the CRPD’s inquiry in 2016.

Date: 6th September 2023
Category: Respect for the views of the child, Right to a healthy environment

A judge in Montana in the United States has sided with young people in a historic climate trial, saying Montana is violating young people’s constitutional right to a clean environment by ignoring the climate effects of fossil fuels.

Date: 6th September 2023
Category: Awareness-raising, General measures of implementation, General principles

The UN Secretary-General (SG) Guidance Note on Child Rights Mainstreaming has been published. This is a historic first step in addressing the need for a systematic application of a child rights approach across the UN System.