How Coronavirus has affected equality and human rights

Date: 27th October 2020
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

This report highlights potential long-term risks to equality and human rights in light of COVID-19, covering key issues in the areas of work, poverty, education, social care, justice and personal security. It provides a snapshot of the emerging cost of COVID-19 in particular for young people, older people and ethnic minorities.

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Together publishes response on UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill

Date: 27th October 2020
Category: Incorporation

Together has submitted its response to the Equalities and Human Rights Committee’s call for views. The new Bill moves us a step closer towards ensuring all children’s human rights are respected, protected and fulfilled across Scotland.

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Report uncovers the financial pressures caused by COVID-19

Date: 27th October 2020
Category: Child poverty

In March 2020, Action for Children launched its Coronavirus Emergency Fund in response to the increasing financial pressures felt by families, children and young people. The report uses evidence from Emergency Fund applications and a survey of frontline service staff to form recommendations to both the UK and devolved governments on what action is required to support families’ financial situation and to reduce child poverty rates.

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Young people invited to join Lockdown Lowdown focus group

Date: 12th October 2020
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

YouthLink Scotland is supporting Scottish Youth Parliament to run a series of focus groups, alongside the Lockdown Lowdown survey. The focus groups will explore in detail the issues currently affecting young people and findings will be used to inform Scottish Government about how COVID-19 is impacting the lives of young people.

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COVID-19 impacting Scotland’s poorest families the most

Date: 12th October 2020
Category: Child poverty

Includem asked young people and families about their experiences of meeting day-to-day costs and what impact COVID-19 has had on them. Two thirds of respondents reliant on social security reported they were in a worse financial position now than before the pandemic and half said their debt was greater.

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How is COVID-19 affecting young children?

Date: 12th October 2020
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Public Health Scotland developed the COVID-19 Early Years Resilience and Impact Survey to find out about the experience and impact of COVID-19 on children aged two to seven years old in Scotland. Over 11,000 parents and carers from all over Scotland responded.

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Broken Plate report analyses the state of the UK’s food system

Date: 12th October 2020
Category: Disability, Basic Health and Welfare

Ten metrics have been used to provide a holistic picture of the UK’s food system, encompassing the food environment, drivers of food choice and the impact of the current food system on our health and the environment.

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Supporting children and families beyond COVID-19

Date: 12th October 2020
Category: Child poverty, Family Environment and Alternative Care

COVID-19 is a global health crisis with significant economic and social costs. This paper seeks to further the understanding of what this crisis means for children and their families in Southern and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

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New EU Roma strategic framework

Date: 12th October 2020
Category: UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), Non-discrimination

It is estimated that six million Roma live in the EU, many of whom face prejudice and social exclusion. A new EU Roma strategic framework sets out targets for 2030 to promote equality, socio-economic inclusion and meaningful participation of Roma people.

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Countries placing human rights at risk by delaying UN membership payments

Date: 12th October 2020
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

Child Rights Connect is calling upon governments to pay their UN membership contributions in full. Currently only 122 out of 193 member states have made payment in full. Delays to payments inhibit human rights mechanisms from carrying out their fundamental functions, which is even more vital in the midst of the global human rights crisis exacerbated by COVID-19.

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