UK Government’s Response to UPR Recommendations

Date: 26th March 2012
Category: General measures of implementation
Author: UK Government

In May 2012, the UK will take part in a public examination of its human rights record at the Human Rights Council in Geneva as part of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR). In March, the UK Ministry of Justice submitted a report on behalf of the UK to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights as part of this review process.

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Human Rights Resources

Date: 12th March 2012
Category: General measures of implementation, UK 1st periodic review
Author: United Nations Human Rights

What is a human right?

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Getting It Right for Children and Families

Date: 12th March 2012
Category: Basic Health and Welfare
Author: Scottish Government

This leaflet describes the policies and work of the Children and Families directorate.

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What is a child protection conference?

Date: 8th March 2012
Category: Family Environment and Alternative Care
Author: Family Rights Group

A film to help social care professionals supporting children and families through child protection conferences has been released by advice charity Family Rights Group.

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Under Pressure: Preventing Teen Abuse and Exploitation

Date: 5th March 2012
Category: Basic Health and Welfare
Author: Zero Tolerance

Zero Tolerance and YWCA Scotland have recently published a report of a training pilot which found that youth workers across Scotland are seriously concerned about the prevalence of teen abuse in Scotland.

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Action for Sick Children (Scotland) Spring 2012 Newsletter

Date: 5th March 2012
Category: Basic Health and Welfare
Author: Action for Sick Children Scotland

Take a look at the ASC(S) latest newsletter which includes articles on corporate parenting, Rights of the Child Group, education for sick children and more.

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Walk the Talk website

Date: 1st March 2012
Category: Basic Health and Welfare
Author: NHS Health Scotland

The Walk the Talk website includes information and useful tips on topics such as confidentiality and youth-friendly services. You'll also find many links to relevant resources and materials designed specifically for young people.

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I don’t feel human

Date: 28th February 2012
Category: Refugee and asylum seeking children
Author: The Children’s Society

A new report by The Children's Society reveals alarming levels of destitution among refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant children and young people.

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'What's On Your Mind? – young people’s mental health campaign

Date: 22nd February 2012
Category: Basic Health and Welfare
Author: see me

A new campaign by 'see me' aims to encourage young people to think about their behaviour towards someone their own age who is experiencing mental ill-health.

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Children's Rights poster set 2012

Date: 21st February 2012
Category: General measures of implementation
Author: UNICEF

This new set of 20 striking colour A2 posters is a great starting point for displays and class work.

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