FRA releases Annual report 2012

Date: 20th June 2013
Category: General measures of implementation

The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has published its annual report on challenges and achievements in the field of fundamental rights in 2012. It is accompanied by the agency's annual activity report of its activities and achievements in the same year.

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Parenthood education review: request for resources

Date: 17th June 2013
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

NHS Health Scotland and Education Scotland are conducting a review of the resources available which could support the Parenthood aspect of the Curriculum for Excellence in schools, and are looking for examples to include.

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National Parenting Strategy: Work in Progress

Date: 17th June 2013
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

When the Scottish Government published its first National Parenting Strategy in October 2012, Ministers wanted it to make a real, practical difference to parents and carers. They also said that it was a 'work in progress'. So what's happening?

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Scottish Government consultation on independent advocacy

Date: 17th June 2013
Category: Respect for the views of the child, General measures of implementation

The Scottish Government have opened a consultation on the proposed update to Independent Advocacy: A Guide for Commissioners, with a deadline for submissions of 19th July 2013. The Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance (SIAA) has produced a briefing to inform responses.

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Introduction of Children’s Hearings Scotland

Date: 17th June 2013
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June 24th 2013 marks an important date in the journey of the Children's Hearings System, with the introduction of the Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 and the establishment of Children's Hearings Scotland ; a non-departmental public body.

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Children in Scotland launches campaign on protection of health visitors

Date: 15th June 2013
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Children in Scotland has launched a campaign calling for health visiting for all families to be protected in Scottish law.

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New Impact Report 2013 for Action for Children (UK)

Date: 15th June 2013
Category: General measures of implementation

Action for Children has published its 2013 Impact Report, demonstrating its commitment to improving outcomes for the most vulnerable children and families.

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New Scottish Fund to Benefit Youth Football and Rugby

Date: 15th June 2013
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The Scottish Government has announced a £3.15 million fund to help install a network of full-sized 3G pitches for youth football and rugby development across the country.

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Out of School Care Workforce Survey 2013

Date: 14th June 2013
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Now in its sixth year, the Scottish Out of School Care Network's (SOSCN) annual out of school care workforce survey has been launched, and is an established and anticipated piece of research which allows a more informed picture of the workforce in out of school care.

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Join the Human Rights Tour 2013!

Date: 14th June 2013
Category: UK 1st periodic review

Join the Human Rights Tour in Scotland as part of the British Institute for Human Rights (BIHR) events being held in 2013, to find out why you need human rights and why human rights need you.

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