UNCRC Act Anniversary Webinar

Join Together for this special webinar to mark the second anniversary of the commencement of the UNCRC Act in Scotland. The event will create a space to reflect on the journey to incorporation, consider the progress made so far and explore what needs to happen next to further advance the implementation of children's rights in Scotland!

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State of Children's Rights Report 2026

We are delighted to share with you our new State of Children’s Rights Report 2026. This year’s report is dedicated to exploring how organisations across Scotland are taking forward a children’s human rights approach in their work, in the hope of sharing learning and ideas. Structured around the five principles of a children’s human rights approach – embedding, equality and non-discrimination, empowerment, participation and accountability – the report is a practical resource to help Scotland’s workforce ensure they respect, protect and fulfil children’s rights.

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Link to report here!

Together's Children's Rights Manifesto

Our Children’s Rights Manifesto is out now!

Intended as a resource for political parties, candidates and policymakers, this manifesto brings together calls made by over 30 of Together’s members in their individual manifestos for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.

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Read Together's Manifesto here!

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