The Free School Meals challenge in Wales: a case for optimism?

Date: 8th April 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, Incorporation

For the first time, the Welsh Government has been found to have breached its duties under the Children & Young Persons (Wales) Measure 2011. The case should be of particular interest to Scotland as we approach UNCRC incorporation coming into force on 16 th July 2024.

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UN says 11th June is “A Day for Play”

Date: 8th April 2024
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Recreation, play and cultural activities

Play is a fundamental right; it builds resilience, instils confidence and helps children develop. But children need time to play. That’s where we need policies, training and funding to get play integrated in education and community settings.

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Over 2% of Gaza’s child population killed or injured in six months of war

Date: 8th April 2024
Category: Violence against children, Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Save the Children reports that nearly 26,000 children in Gaza, representing over two percent of the child population, have been killed or injured in the past six months of conflict, severely straining the already fragile health system and disrupting education.

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Together earns Living Wage accreditation and commits to disability inclusion!

Date: 8th April 2024
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We're excited to share that Together is now officially a Living Wage Employer, this is to ensure that our team receives fair pay to enable them to have a decent standard of living.

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Together takes the helm at Rights of the Child UK (ROCK) Coalition!

Date: 8th April 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, General principles

Together is delighted to announce that we have taken on the role as Chair of the Rights of the Child (UK) Coalition. This new role has been made possible thanks to funding from Cattanach.

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OUT NOW - Strategic Plan 2024 - 2032

Date: 26th March 2024
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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights) is delighted to launch our new Strategic Plan for 2024 – 2032!

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Scottish Government has released a response to the UN Committee’s Concluding Observations

Date: 26th March 2024
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

Scottish Government has responded directly to children and young people about the UN Committee's recommendations in a child-friendly summary. Together welcomes the Scottish Government’s efforts to keep children and young people informed, empowering them to oversee and scrutinise progress.

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OUT NOW - our child-friendly version of the Human Rights Bill Consultation Analysis

Date: 21st March 2024
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

On Thursday the 21 st of March 2024, we published our child-friendly version of Scottish Governments Consultation Analysis Report. This report is the fourth in the series and shares what the Scottish Government asked, how people answered and what children and young people told us during our Investigations.

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We are recruiting! Help shape our State of Children's Rights Report 2024

Date: 20th March 2024
Category: General measures of implementation, Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

Together has been working closely with our members and supporters to develop our approach for our State of Children's Rights Report 2024. Between October – December 2023, we conducted a series of interviews with 11 organisations to support early planning around methodologies and resources. Since February 2024, we have been working closely with five organisations as part of a ‘Development Phase’ engaging with babies, children and young people and providing feedback on our draft facilitator and child-friendly resources, which will be used to support this next phase.

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Fostering Network needs young advisors

Date: 13th March 2024
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms, General principles

The Fostering Network in Scotland is recruiting new members for their Young People's Advisory Board.

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