Today we mark the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child!

Date: 20th November 2019
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Celebrations are taking place all over the world to mark the occasion! Together’s members and supporters are hosting a number of events and campaigns across Scotland.

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Take part in shaping Scottish Youth Parliament’s work!

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Respect for the views of the child

The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) is gathering young people’s views on what its new manifesto should look like.

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Together endorses joint submission to United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The document seeks to provide input to an OHCHR report on the theme “Realizing the rights of the child through a healthy environment”, to inform the Human Rights Council 2020 full-day meeting on the rights of the child.

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Together and Children in Scotland launch the second phase of Children and Young People’s Panel on Europe

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Respect for the views of the child

The first phase of the Panel began in August 2018 with the aim of ensuring that children and young people’s voices were heard in discussions about leaving the European Union. Together and Children in Scotland are delighted to announce the second phase of the project, including the recruitment of new members.

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Let us know what you think about our e-newsletter!

Date: 19th November 2019
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We evaluate our e-newsletter every year and would be delighted if, as a subscriber, you could complete a short survey.

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Young people’s views sought to inform new National Youth Work Strategy

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Respect for the views of the child

“The Future of Youth Work in Scotland” survey has been created by a group of young people, involved in co-producing the renewed National Youth Work Strategy (2020-2025).

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Children in Hospital Survey 2018-19 has been released

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Health and health services

The survey takes an in depth look at the provision of parental visiting, family facilities and ward procedures in Scottish hospitals that admit children and young people.

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Campaign launched to regulate the use of seclusion and restraint in schools

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Equal protection from violence, Right to life, survival and development

The “In Safe Hands?” campaign calls on the Scottish Government to issue new guidance and stricter protocols on the use of restraint and seclusion in schools across Scotland.

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Scottish Human Rights Commission publishes its annual report

Date: 19th November 2019
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The Annual Report outlines the Commission’s continued efforts to promote and protect human rights and enhance rights-based policy making and legislation.

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New website for the My Rights, My Say service

Date: 19th November 2019
Category: Education, including vocational education, Respect for the views of the child, Inclusive education

The My Rights, My Say service supports children aged 12-15 with additional support needs to exercise their rights to be involved in decisions about their support in school.

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