Date: 18th December 2023
Category: General measures of implementation, Civil Rights and Freedoms

People in Scotland are more likely to support human rights than not and are increasingly worried about having fewer human rights, according to new research published by the Scottish Human Rights Commission. The Commission asked public opinion specialists YouGov to carry out research to investigate public attitudes towards human rights in Scotland and published these results for Human Rights Day.

Date: 18th December 2023
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, General measures of implementation

Members of the End Child Poverty coalition in Scotland, alongside 150 other organisations including Together, are urging the First Minister Humza Yousaf to - as a first step - deliver on his commitment to increase the Scottish Child Payment to £30 per week.

Date: 18th December 2023
Category: General measures of implementation, Civil Rights and Freedoms

This report is a call to recognise ecocide as a children’s rights crisis. By criminalising ecocide, we protect children’s rights, ensure intergenerational equity, and preserve the beauty and vitality of the natural world.

Date: 15th December 2023
Category: General measures of implementation, Incorporation

For over 10 years, children, young people and adults have stepped up to lead this important campaign and their hard work has finally paid off. Thursday 7th December 2023 was a historic day as the amended UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill was unanimously passed in Scottish Parliament. Read on to find out more about the day and how we celebrated with children and young people.

Date: 21st November 2023
Category: General measures of implementation

Exploring practice at home and in other jurisdictions to draw learning for Scotland as it moves to incorporate the UNCRC.

Date: 17th November 2023
Category: General measures of implementation

Have you had the chance to explore our child-friendly resources with children and young people? We’re actively seeking feedback from both facilitators and children and young people who have engaged in our resources to help guide the development of new child-friendly resources in the future.

Date: 17th November 2023
Category: General measures of implementation

The globally recognised UNICEF status aims to celebrate communities where children's rights are embedded in policies and services. According to UNICEF UK, Cardiff Council has worked with organisations across the city to implement sustainable projects and strategies to support children and young people to make the most of their rights.

Date: 17th November 2023
Category: Special protection measures, General measures of implementation, General principles, Civil Rights and Freedoms

The case, lodged in 2020, was brought by six Portuguese children against 33 European states. The applicants demand that states uphold their legal duty to reduce fossil fuel-related emissions and prevent climate harms.

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: 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: 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: 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.

Date: 5th September 2023
Category: General measures of implementation, Policy and strategy

The Scottish Government has published its official plans for 2023-24. Key themes include addressing poverty, childcare and education.

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

CPAG has published a briefing outlining key policies the Scottish Government must prioritise to tackle child poverty. CPAG has called on Scottish Government to reflect these priorities in its Programme for Government 2023-24 and to allocate sufficient resources in the 2024-25 Budget.

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

Nicola Killean has started her new role as the Children and Young People’s Commissioner for Scotland. Her first message is addressed to children and young people where she introduces herself and asks for their help to develop a new Strategic Plan to guide our work for 2024-2028.

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

As part of the UNCRC Skills and Knowledge Framework project, the Children and Families Panel had an in-person meet-up in Stirling. Alyssa Faulkner, Project Worker on UNCRC Framework Project at Children’s Parliament, discusses how the children and adults participated in different activities on the day, allowing them to speak openly about their own personal stories and lived experiences to inform the UNCRC implementation project.

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

NHS Scotland is funding five places for a Postgraduate Diploma education programme for Infant Mental Health specialists. The course is targeted at practitioners within specialist services which hold the mental health and wellbeing of infants, children and their families at their core.

Date: 11th August 2023
Category: General measures of implementation

Together along with partners JRS Knowhow, Children’s Parliament, JustRight Scotland, and the Observatory on Human Rights of Children at Swansea University, have been working on a project funded by the Scottish Government, developing a Skills and Knowledge Framework and Training Plan for UNCRC Implementation in Scotland. This project aims to empower the public sector workforce to confidently use a child rights approach when upholding their statutory duties. They have just published the website where you can learn more about the project, the team and updates!

Date: 11th August 2023
Category: General measures of implementation, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Scottish Government has commissioned the Centre for Excellence for Children’s Care and Protection (CELCIS) to conduct independent research to gather evidence to inform decision making about how best to deliver children’s services in Scotland. Findings will be used to inform the National Care Service and the future of children’s services and are due to be released in October. Read on to find the most recent Interim Report.