Date: 4th July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

UNICEF UK ran a workshop on sustainable development at 'Taking the Rights Steps Children's Rights: Wales and the World', a major international conference that focused on the human rights of children and young people, and was held at Swansea University supported by the Welsh Government.

Date: 4th July 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

The Children and Young People Bill sets out a range of proposals for taking forward the Scottish Government's ambitions for children's rights and services.

Date: 2nd July 2012
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The Global Calls for Proposal under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) are now open to submissions.

Date: 2nd July 2012
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care

The Scottish Parliament's Education and Culture Committee are to examine the decisions made about when or if a child should be removed from the family home.

Date: 25th June 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

The survey is being conducted to find out to what extent children and young people are able to enjoy their rights as outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Date: 25th June 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

Scotland needs a National Action Plan for Human Rights. Over the past three years, the Scottish Human Rights Commission has researched the realisation of human rights in Scotland in comparison with international standards.

Date: 22nd June 2012
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Glasgow 2014 will be the biggest multi-sports event that Scotland has ever hosted and is already bringing significant opportunities and benefits for the people and communities of Glasgow and Scotland.

Date: 21st June 2012
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Charities and social enterprises can bid for a share of £2.5 million to help young people find employment.

Date: 18th June 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

Former COSLA President Pat Watters is to chair a new national group which will oversee the ambitious development of community planning across Scotland - the process which brings together services provided by councils, the NHS, emergency services, and other public agencies.

Date: 11th June 2012
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The increasing rates of alcohol related harm within young people is a significant concern in Scotland and the rest of the UK. There is a requirement for innovative interventions that aim to move beyond the provision of general advice and support to young people, families and communities.

Date: 11th June 2012
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Youth Scotland is delighted to be working in partnership with Youth Service America and Disney to offer 'Disney Friends for Change' grants to young people aged 5-18 years. These grants offer young people across the United Kingdom an opportunity to receive £750 to help make a lasting, positive change in the world.

Date: 8th June 2012
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The Scottish Government is consulting on how Scotland's architecture and places can help provide a better quality of life and better position Scotland on the world stage. Consultation to 7 September 2012.

Date: 8th June 2012
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Reform Scotland the Centre for Scottish Public Policy set up this commission to consider whether the school system in Scotland is meeting the present and future needs of young people and to make specific recommendations as to how things might be improved or areas that require further enquiry.

Date: 8th June 2012
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Creative Scotland and Young Scot have announced that the Creative Enterprise Fund is open for applications. The fund aims to support activities that allow young people aged 15-22 to flourish within the creative industries.

Date: 8th June 2012
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

The Children's Parliament has received a Realising Ambition award of £319,965 to deliver and expand activities like the recent StreetsAhead project to benefit 1,600 children in schools in the north east of Glasgow.

Date: 7th June 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

The Scottish Government's new regulations, which place specific equality duties on named public authorities in Scotland, came into force on 27 May 2012.

Date: 7th June 2012
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Children in Scotland announce that a new website has been launched to bring Curriculum for Excellence to life for young people.

Date: 28th May 2012
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This is the charitable grant-making organisation affiliated to the Hilton International chain of hotels. Hilton funds the central administration costs of the foundation so that every £1 and Euro raised goes directly to help young people.

Date: 24th May 2012
Category: General measures of implementation

The Government Equalities Office has announced the creation of a new Equality Advisory and Support Service to provide support to vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals facing discrimination.

Date: 21st May 2012
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The Framework describes those who are responsible for keeping children and young people safe. It establishes a set of competences and standards that everyone who has direct or indirect contact with children requires.