New report on post-school transition experiences of young people with learning difficulties

Date: 10th August 2016
Category: Right to life, survival and development, Disabled children

'Life on the Edge of the Cliff' received a Travel Fellowship from the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust to explore post school experiences of young people with Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD and/or Tourette's Syndrome in Italy, Norway and the Czech Republic.

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Treaty Body reporting - CESCR Examination of the UK

Date: 10th August 2016
Category: Right to life, survival and development, Social security

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) held its 58th session from the 6th to the 24th June. It reviewed seven States' compliance with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights including the UK.

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Climate change and children's rights

Date: 10th August 2016
Category: Right to life, survival and development

The Human Rights Council adopted a resolution during its 32nd session on human rights and climate change with a focus on children's rights. It recognises that children are among the most vulnerable to climate change, and that this may have a serious impact on their rights.

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Written Call for Evidence – Scotland’s relationship with the EU

Date: 10th August 2016
Category: Policies & procedures

The European and External Relations Committee is conducting an inquiry into the implications of the EU Referendum result for Scotland's relationship with the EU.

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Mental Health in Scotland – a 10-year vision

Date: 10th August 2016
Category: Mental health

This consultation seeks views on the proposed framework and priorities for mental health in Scotland through the new 10-year Mental Health Strategy to be published in late 2016. Scottish Government have carried out engagement with people and groups to develop the new Strategy. The consultation paper reflects what has been heard and considered so far. The government are now gathering views on:

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Child Poverty Bill for Scotland

Date: 10th August 2016
Category: Child poverty

The consultation seeks views on the Scottish Government's proposals for a Child Poverty Bill. The Bill will provide a framework for action and ways to hold the Government to account for their efforts in tackling poverty.

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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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