InspiRights: Global survey on good practices to inspire and facilitate children’s rights

Date: 19th June 2023
Category: General measures of implementation

The University of Brunswick's project InspiRights is an exciting opportunity to promote child development and child rights by sharing your examples of good practice that inspire the fulfilment of children’s rights to present to governments.

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Annual cabinet meeting with children and young people

Date: 16th June 2023
Category: Respect for the views of the child

On 6 th June 2023, Members of Children’s Parliament (MCP) and Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP) took part in their annual takeover of the Scottish Cabinet. In this meeting, the MCPs and MSYPs spoke directly to the First Minister and Cabinet Ministers on key issues that are important to children and young people across Scotland.

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Report reveals Police Scotland pulled tasers on 41 children last year

Date: 16th June 2023
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A report presented to the Police Authorities shows 41 incidents of taser use on children, an increase over the last year, despite condemnation by the UN.

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Progress update: Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill

Date: 16th June 2023
Category: Care Experienced children, Child justice system

The Stage 1 Report for the Bill is now available. This Bill proposes significant changes including maximising the use of the Children’s Hearings System for under-18s.

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Funded PhD opportunity in children’s rights!

Date: 16th June 2023
Category: General principles

Imaginate is working with Queen Margaret University (Edinburgh) and the University of Aberdeen to host a 3.5-year fully funded collaborative PhD position.

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Calling young people - Salvesen Mindroom Centre could use your help!

Date: 16th June 2023
Category: Respect for the views of the child, Health and health services

The Salvesen Mindroom Centre is looking for neurodivergent young people aged 16-25 to become new members of its stakeholder group.

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Blog: This time children are in charge! Forthview Primary pupils report on Creative Encounters

Date: 16th June 2023
Category: General measures of implementation

The Creative Encounters documentary team consists of six children who document their experience of the project, revealing their thoughts attending the Imaginate Festival Launch event. Take a look at their protest banners advocating for their rights under the UNCRC!

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Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities: Annual Review 2022-23

Date: 16th June 2023
Category: Disabled children

Keep track of the progress made by SCLD by reading their Annual Review!

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Licketyspit's 2022-23 Annual Report

Date: 16th June 2023
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Licketyspit had a fantastic year working on lots of brilliant projects with wonderful families and partners. Read their annual review here.

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UN adopts new guidance on children’s right to a healthy environment

Date: 16th June 2023
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has adopted a new General Comment 26 on children’s right to a healthy environment. The final text will be shared next month ahead of the General Comment’s official launch in September 2023.

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