Babies in Lockdown: listening to parents to build back better

Date: 20th August 2020
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

This new report builds on the results of a survey of just over 5,000 new and expectant parents. It reveals a mixed picture of their COVID-19 lockdown experience and makes several calls to action to build back better.

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Research considers the extent to which civil society organisations refer to international human rights framework in own activities

Date: 20th August 2020
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

The research, commissioned by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, focused on civil society organisations in England and Wales. In it, the ‘international human rights framework’ refers to all international human rights treaties and review mechanisms committed to by the UK.

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Universal ratification of 1999 Child Labour Convention

Date: 20th August 2020
Category: Children in situations of exploitation, Child trafficking

All 187 member States of the International Labour Organization have now ratified its Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labour 1999 (Convention No. 182). This means children now have greater legal protection against the worst forms of child labour, such as slavery, sexual exploitation, the use of children in armed conflict or other illicit or hazardous work that compromises children’s rights.

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COVID-19: EU rights agency reports on impact of emergency measures by member states

Date: 20th August 2020
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare, Civil Rights and Freedoms, Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities, Family Environment and Alternative Care

This bulletin explores the human rights implications of member states’ measures to tackle COVID-19 between 1st-30th June 2020.

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30 years of research by UNICEF Innocenti

Date: 20th August 2020
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To celebrate 30 years of research by UNICEF Innocenti, a collection of research conducted during this time has been published. The collection highlights the evolution of a small research institute focusing on interpreting the Convention on the Rights of the Child, to overseeing a broad portfolio of research on key issues for children and young people.

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Together assesses Scottish Government’s approach to COVID-19

Date: 7th August 2020
Category: General measures of implementation, General principles

Together has produced an updated assessment of Scottish Government’s approach to COVID-19 and the impact on children’s human rights.

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Supporting young carers survey

Date: 7th August 2020
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A new survey seeks insight on the ways young carers’ health and wellbeing needs can be met, particularly in relation to smoking, vaping and exposure to second-hand smoke.

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Consultation report on the experiences of virtual Children’s Hearings

Date: 6th August 2020
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

A new report has captured the experiences of young people, parents, carers, and professionals in relation to virtual Children’s Hearings which have taken place over lockdown. It highlights that the move to online hearings has created challenges for ensuring the meaningful participation of the child and their families.

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Scottish Qualification Authority releases exam results

Date: 6th August 2020
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Scottish students received their exam results on Tuesday 4 th August after school exams were cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Overall pass rates were higher than the previous year but a significant number of awards were downgraded from teacher estimates, particularly for young people attending schools in areas of deprivation.

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Results of ‘Online in Lockdown’ survey released

Date: 6th August 2020
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

This report provides insight into the effects of lockdown and enforced social isolation upon children and young people aged 12-24 across Scotland’s 32 local authority areas. The research focussed specifically on emotional wellbeing before and during lockdown, and experiences of online bullying and prejudice during lockdown.

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