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Date: 3rd May 2022
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Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC
A new report has been shared with the United Nations which sets out the extent to which human rights are being upheld across the UK. This is part of the Universal Periodic Review process – where countries who are part of the United Nations review each other’s progress on putting human rights into practice.
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Date: 3rd May 2022
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Protection from abuse or neglect
The minimum age of marriage has will be raised from 16 to 18. This will also apply to religious and cultural marriages not registered with the couples' local council. Children will not face penalties under the new law, but adults who facilitate their marriage within England and Wales, or abroad could face a fine and up to seven years in jail.
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Date: 3rd May 2022
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Mental health
Running from Monday 9th May until Sunday 15th May 2022, the theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is loneliness, its effect on our mental health and how we can all play a part in reducing loneliness in our communities.
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Date: 3rd May 2022
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Equal protection from violence, Armed conflict
This new report draws on case studies and evidence to demonstrate the case for integrating peace education into British schools. Accompanying this report are six short films to showcase peace education in action. Each film focuses on a different primary or secondary school that invests in building peace, whether though exploring identity and inclusion, training in conflict resolution, or tackling global issues.
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Date: 3rd May 2022
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Education, including vocational education
Closing date: 13th July 2022
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Date: 3rd May 2022
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Health and health services
Closing date: 31st May 2022
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Date: 3rd May 2022
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Health and health services
Closing Date: 16th May 2022
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Date: 3rd May 2022
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UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with D
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child and the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities have expressed concern that discrimination against disabled children makes them disproportionately vulnerable to violence, including corporal punishment, neglect and abuse, in all settings, such as the family home, mental health, educational, or childcare institutions. Subsequently, the Committees call on States to urgently adopt comprehensive strategies to stop this.
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Date: 3rd May 2022
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Funding
If you support children and young people aged 16+, who were born in the UK from 1st September 2002, then money may have been set aside for them that they can claim. Unclaimed Child Trust Funds could now be worth £1,000 or more per child.
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Date: 28th April 2022
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Civil Rights and Freedoms
Children in Scotland, Children 1st, Child Poverty Action Group and includem have made key calls within their manifestos to encourage Local Council candidates to make children's rights pledges. We would love to promote and share your calls on our webpage, so please get in touch!
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Date: 28th April 2022
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Other human rights treaties and mechanisms
Together joins 29 other children’s charities, urging the UK Government to scrap its plans to replace the Human Rights Act.
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Date: 28th April 2022
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Basic Health and Welfare
There are many countries around the world that have laws which protect children’s right to a healthy environment. Some countries have stronger laws than others. This child-friendly leaflet will further children and young people’s awareness and understanding of how these countries are protecting this right and discover what Scottish Government could be doing to help!
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Date: 28th April 2022
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General measures of implementation
Speak Out champion Anna, from Girlguiding Scotland talks about Together’s State of Children’s Rights Report 2022 and why it’s so important for everyone to listen to and champion the rights of children and young people across Scotland, especially now the pandemic has altered the way we live.
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Date: 28th April 2022
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Refugee and asylum seeking children
Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights) is appalled that the Nationality and Borders Bill that has recently been passed by the UK Parliament. This is a Bill which is anti-refugee and explicitly anti-child.
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Date: 28th April 2022
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General measures of implementation
Informed by the lived experience of #VisionMakers, who are a group of diverse young people, this three-year plan will influence the information, opportunities and services Young Scot provides. Via this collaborative effort, the plan aims to reflect the realities of growing up in Scotland and support young people to thrive.
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Date: 28th April 2022
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Could you complete research that will help inform independent funders to think, act and invest in the human rights sphere in Scotland? If so, consider this research tender!
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Date: 28th April 2022
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Education, including vocational education
Last year, children and young people shared their thoughts on what changes should be made to the education system. After listening to children and young people’s views, Professor Muir wrote a report on education reform to Scottish Government. A child-friendly version of the report is now available.
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Date: 28th April 2022
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Children in conflict with the law
'Thinking About Justice' explored children’s understanding, experiences of, and aspirations for justice in Scotland. Children shared how they often feel powerless and judged in their own experiences of justice. Children also highlighted the role adults play in creating both just and unjust experiences.
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Date: 28th April 2022
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Basic Health and Welfare
The Good Food Nation Bill is currently being considered by Scottish Parliament and aims to tackle child poverty, obesity and the environmental impact of food production and waste.
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Date: 7th April 2022
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Every year, we evaluate our activities to see if there are areas for improvement. We would love to hear from you! Please let us know what you think about the value of membership and where you would like to see us do better.
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