Number of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children more than doubles

Date: 12th October 2020
Category: Refugee , migrant and asylum-seeking children

The number of unaccompanied children seeking refugee protection in Scotland more than doubled between 2018 and 2019, figures from the Scottish Guardianship Service show. Last year the service helped 165 children, up from 81 who arrived in 2018.

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Children’s views sought on UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill

Date: 12th October 2020
Category: Incorporation

The Equalities and Human Rights Committee has launched a child friendly version of the consultation on the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill. The children’s version is accompanied by resources and information, including a facilitator pack to help adults planning engagement activities with children around the Bill.

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More incorporation blogs added to our webpage

Date: 12th October 2020
Category: Incorporation

Clare Simpson from Parenting Across Scotland writes about UNCRC incorporation and the work of the Care Review offering the scaffolding for change for Scottish families. Dr Kasey McCall-Smith, who serves on the Expert Advisory Group on UNCRC incorporation highlights some of the key features of the UNCRC Incorporation Bill that will push for a better future for children in Scotland.

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Together and partners urge UN Treaty Bodies to keep up with reviews during COVID-19

Date: 9th October 2020
Category: Reporting to and monitoring the UNCRC

A total of 523 NGOs signed a joint letter to show support to the Treaty Bodies, express concerns at current delays and highlight the importance of Treaty Bodies performing their monitoring functions given the human rights impact of COVID-19.

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Update on Scotland’s second National Action Plan for Human Rights

Date: 9th October 2020
Category: Other human rights treaties and mechanisms

Scotland’s first National Action Plan for Human Rights (SNAP) set out an ambitious roadmap towards a Scotland where everyone can live with human dignity. Scotland’s second National Action Plan for Human Rights (SNAP 2) seeks to further realise this aim.

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Launch of digital child protection campaign

Date: 9th October 2020
Category: Equal protection from violence

The Scotland-wide campaign urges everyone to be alert to signs of children who may have experienced trauma, neglect, or abuse during lockdown. It encourages people to act if they are concerned that something is wrong.

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COVID in colour: the experiences of young Black and People of Colour Scots during the COVID-19 pandemic

Date: 9th October 2020
Category: UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), Non-discrimination

Twelve young Anti-Racist and Pro-Black Ambassadors from Intercultural Youth Scotland led a consultation involving 63 young Black and People of Colour Scots aged 15 and over. The consultation’s aim was to shed light on young Black and People of Colour’s experiences, wellbeing, education, and perceived life opportunities arising from COVID-19.

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Report on poverty published

Date: 9th October 2020
Category: Child poverty

This report looks at poverty in Scotland before and during the coronavirus outbreak. It highlights the importance of work, social security and housing costs in solving poverty in Scotland, as well as the extent to which COVID-19 has swept more people in poverty.

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New standards for secure care launched

Date: 9th October 2020
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care

Scotland’s first national standards for secure care set out what support children and young people should expect when in, or on the edges of, secure care.

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

Date: 8th October 2020
Category: Incorporation

The draft response draws on the views and experience of our members, children and young people to highlight positive aspects of the Bill and where it could be further strengthened. In publishing our draft response early, we hope it will support our members in preparing their own responses.

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