Prevalence of Mosquito devices in Scotland

Date: 9th August 2016
Category: Non-discrimination

In response to calls from the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child to prohibit the use of 'mosquito devices' (Concluding Observation 37a), Together is attempting to map their prevalence and use across Scotland.

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The Right Approach: Scotland Charter for Tobacco-free Generation

Date: 9th August 2016
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

ASH Scotland has developed this initiative to help deliver a Tobacco-free Generation by 2034. Together is pleased to have signed up to support this rights-focused Charter.

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Charities urge minimum school uniform grants across Scotland

Date: 9th August 2016
Category: Non-discrimination, Bullying

Anti-poverty campaigners are calling on the Scottish government to introduce a minimum school clothing grant as parents struggle to cover the cost of uniforms.

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Tackling inequality through school summer holidays

Date: 9th August 2016
Category: Child poverty

Children in Scotland set up the Food, Families, Futures (FFF) programme at two Glasgow primary schools over the month of July. The scheme aims to tackle holiday hunger and reduce the educational attainment gap.

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Named Person - Supreme Court judgment

Date: 28th July 2016
Category: General measures of implementation, Family Environment and Alternative Care, Protection of privacy

The Supreme Court has published its judgment on the Named Persons scheme provisions of the Children & Young People (Scotland) Act 2014.

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Draft Strategic Police Priorities for Scotland

Date: 27th July 2016
Category: Special protection measures

The Strategic Police Priorities provide the top level framework for what is expected of Scotland's police service. This review provides an opportunity to discuss what is seen as the key outcomes from the next phase of police refor

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Children and Young People's Profile 2016 - Stakeholder Consultation Survey

Date: 27th July 2016
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

ScotPHO are conducting a review of the Children and Young People's Profile produced in 2010. The revised profile is intended to provide a balanced set of indicators relating to the health, wellbeing and broader social determinants of health for children and young people.

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Call for evidence to inform inquiry into 'Children and the Internet'

Date: 27th July 2016
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

The Communications Committee has launched an inquiry looking at the impact of the internet on children. The inquiry will explore the risks and dangers presented to children by pervasive access to the internet, as well as the benefits.

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Success for The UNCRC in Scotland project!

Date: 27th July 2016
Category: Incorporation

Together are delighted to announce that its joint project has been accepted for funding by the Scottish Universities Insight Institute!

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Edinburgh and Dundee launch Keep Safe initiative

Date: 26th July 2016
Category: Disabled children

The Keep Safe initiative has now been launched in both Dundee and Edinburgh. The aim of the Keep Safe initiative is to ensure that disabled people - including children and young people - can enjoy ordinary day to day life and activities free from the fear of abuse or intimidation.

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