Youth Group Anti-Bullying Fund

Date: 28th May 2013
Category:

Respect me are once again offering Youth Scotland youth groups the opportunity to apply for up to £1000 of respect me funding to promote anti-bullying activities during National Anti-Bullying Week!

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Young Writers Awards

Date: 28th May 2013
Category: Education, Leisure and Cultural Activities

Aimed at young people aged 14 to 17 in Scotland, these Awards give young people the opportunity to work with a professional writer, helping them to improve their writing and learn more about the publishing industry.

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New YouthLink Blog Site

Date: 28th May 2013
Category: Respect for the views of the child

This new blog site is an opportunity for those involved in working with young people to contribute their views, policy ideas and constructive criticism on a regular basis.

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National Voluntary Youth Organisations Support Fund 2013-14

Date: 28th May 2013
Category:

The National Voluntary Youth Organisations Support Fund 2013-14 is now open for applications.

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Committee on the Rights of the Child opens 63rd session in Geneva

Date: 27th May 2013
Category: UK 1st periodic review

Eight new members were welcomed and a new Chairperson was elected as the Committee on the Rights of the Child opened its 63rd session in Geneva on the 27th May 2013.

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UK comes under scrutiny at the Human Rights Council

Date: 24th May 2013
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

The UK has been criticised by the Human Rights Council for its low minimum age of criminal responsibility; the high numbers of children in prison; the increase in the use of restraints against children in detention and a lack of willingness by the Government to protect children from physical punishment in the home.

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Committee issues call for evidence for Children and Young People Bill

Date: 21st May 2013
Category: General measures of implementation, UK 1st periodic review

The Committee has now issued a call for evidence for the Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill, and the closing date for written submissions is 26th July 2013.

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Ross and Liddell Community Bursary Open to Scottish Groups

Date: 21st May 2013
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For a third year in a row, Property Management Company Ross and Liddell is offering its annual community bursary programme to groups in Scotland.

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Minister recognises foster families' dedication

Date: 20th May 2013
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

Children's Minister Aileen Campbell has written to all foster families in Scotland, recognising their energy and dedication in improving the lives of vulnerable children.

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Updates on corporal punishment prohibition

Date: 8th May 2013
Category: Civil Rights and Freedoms

The Global Initiative to End All Corporal Punishment of Children has published its latest newsletter, which covers a new report on corporal punishment legislation in the European Union, a new review of research on the effects of corporal punishment and new laws towards prohibition in schools, among other features.

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