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Children's commissioner report signals urgency of education reform

...is urgently needed to ensure children and young people can fully experience their rights under the UNCRC. "As education reform legislation progresses through the Scottish Parliament, we will be working with the Scottish Government and partners to...


Putting a spotlight on babies’ ‘voices’

...sharper focus with the introduction of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scottish legislation, it’s really time we tackle this issue. My daughters were 14 and 16 when the UNCRC Incorporation Act came into...


Strengthening support for Scotland’s children: What’s new in learning and membership for 2025

...will include: An open webinar programme to primarily focus on child protection and UNCRC / participation and engagement Our Annual Conference on 28-29 May, bringing together a wide range of voices from across the sector in its...


Starcatchers presents The Right Start, a national conference to highlight the role of adults and the arts in the realisation of babies' rights in Scotland.

...how we support the very youngest members of society in the realisation of their rights under the UNCRC. The Right Start, with the theme Babies, their Rights, Voice and the Arts aims to raise awareness and advocate for the realisation of rights...


Keeping the Promise in 2025

...other keynotes and workshops across both days, plus a panel discussion. They will cover education, UNCRC Incorporation, equality, diversity and inclusion, mental health and stigma from the perspectives of children and young people, parents, carers...


UNCRC incorporation: the day we make history

... UNCRC incorporation: the date we make history 16 Mar 2021 Our Head of Policy, Projects & Participation Amy Woodhouse on what today means for children and the country's future I do cringe a bit using words like ‘historic’ to describe...


UNCRC incorporation 'to the max' is right and welcome

... UNCRC incorporation 'to the max' is right and welcome 22 November 2019 We have responded to the Scottish Government’s announcement on Wednesday that ministers are committed to a ‘maximalist’ approach to incorporation of the United...


Exploring UNCRC through a queer lens

... Exploring UNCRC through a queer lens 10 Dec 2024 Held annually on 10 December, Human Rights Day (click here for more) celebrates the landmark document which recognises the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being,...


Children in Scotland responds to the UNCRC Statutory Guidance Consultation

... Children in Scotland responds to the UNCRC Statutory Guidance Consultation 16 May 2024 Children in Scotland has today (Thursday 16 May) responded to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Statutory Guidance...


Unlocking UNCRC incorporation: An interview with Juliet Harris

...Unlocking UNCRC incorporation: An interview with Juliet Harris 25 Oct 2022 Ahead of our Annual Conference, members of Changing our World, our children and young people's advisory group, interviewed some of the speakers. Here, Kaydence is in...


Supreme Court ruling on the UK Government challenge of the UNCRC Bill

... Supreme Court ruling on the UK Government challenge of the UNCRC Bill 6 Oct 2021 Children in Scotland accepts the verdict of the Supreme Court to rule in favour of the UK Government’s challenge of the United Nations Convention on the...


Scottish Government "must act on UNCRC incorporation now"

... Scottish Government "must act on UNCRC incorporation now" 28 Aug 2019 Children in Scotland has reiterated its call for full incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and urged the Scottish Government to...

Children's rights Consultation response Policy UNCRC

Death, grief and the UNCRC

... Death, grief and the UNCRC 6 Dec 2022 Reflecting on their workshop at our annual conference earlier this month, Child Bereavement UK's Bereavement Coordinator, Scotland, Jen Somerville, looks at how the UNCRC relates to children who...


10 achievements, highlights and special moments of 2024

...Events team hosted 30 external training events in 2024. From helping the sector better understand UNCRC incorporation to exploring executive function skills, our training covered a wide range of important topics. Looking to learn in 2025?...


Girls’ rights are human rights

...United Nations conventions such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) are a vital part of helping countries around the...


First Minister backs Alcohol-Free Childhood campaign

...in Scotland, said: “As outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), all children have a right to the best possible health. With the incorporation of the UNCRC into Scots law, the Scottish Government must do...


Children in Scotland welcomes submissions for its 2025 conference

...conference will take on theme of ‘Making space for voices’, covering a range of topics like UNCRC Incorporation, children and young people’s mental health, equality, diversity and inclusion and education and learning, as well as a special...


Making space for voices – Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2025

...and will cover a wide range of issues relevant to the children’s sector. This will include UNCRC Incorporation, children and young people’s mental health, equality, diversity and inclusion, education and learning while also including a...


We must not delay making alcohol-free childhoods a reality

...Scotland, highlights why alarming statistics, children and young people’s views and the recent UNCRC incorporation all tell us that we need to act now. Alcohol brands are highly visible in our everyday lives and billions of pounds are spent...


16 years of supporting children to stand up for their rights

...is always kept at the heart of every decision made about them. With the incorporation of the UNCRC into Scottish law last month, what impact do you hope this will have for children and young people now and in the future? Clan wants a...


Challenges and opportunities: Insight Issue 6 celebrates the hard work and determination of Scotland’s third sector

...of interviews, articles and opinion pieces covering everything from the momentous milestone of UNCRC incorporation to projects which are helping young people find their voice, Insight Issue 6 celebrates the hard work, determination and...


Promoting continuity rather than reform: Children in Scotland’s views on the Education (Scotland) Bill

...reform of the governance of Scottish education.” Given Scotland’s new obligations under the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act, which came into effect in July, Children in Scotland has also called for children’s rights to be solidified...


Keeping children safe – making sure your organisation has the right things in place

...they are not specifically about child protection, they do cover related topics such as GIRFEC, UNCRC, trauma-informed practice and building good relationships. While our partnership with the Open University in Scotland provides direct access to...


Building a brighter culture of play for children and young people

...of children and young people’s right to play. With the UN Convention on The Rights of the Child (UNCRC) now incorporated into Scots law, including Article 31 which outlines children's right to play and relax in a safe, supportive and stimulating...


A momentous moment for children's rights in Scotland

... A momentous moment for children's rights in Scotland 16 Jul 2024 Today, as the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 comes into effect, we celebrate a monumental step forward for children’s rights in Scotland. While we all take a...


The road to safer journeys for children and young people

...approach to engagement is framed around the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) with a focus on Article 12, which states children and young people have the right to have their views heard on the issues that affect their...


10 highlights from our Annual Conference 2024

...share their voices – and attendees even got to create their own stop motion films based around UNCRC incorporation! 7. There was a magical musical moment During the Live Music and Mental Health workshops, which shared key learnings...


Children in Scotland congratulates John Swinney on FM appointment

...realise their full potential, collaborative working is by essential. With the introduction of new UNCRC legislation coming into effect this summer, we have a unique opportunity to improve outcomes for children and young people in Scotland and to...


“Children and young people give us the fuel to do our work”

...optimistic time. After  decades of campaigning, the UN Convention on The Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is now being incorporated into Scots law (click here for more), marking a landmark moment for children’s rights across all areas of law and...


The importance of youth participation for supporting families affected by imprisonment

...enforced - with the incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law this summer. Article 12 of the UNCRC states that every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all...


Creating a cohesive voice for the sector

...the coming year. Undoubtably, there will be significant change ahead with the incorporation of the UNCRC into Scottish law and its provisions coming into force. We are also very aware of how overstretched the sector is and for that reason we will...


Nicola Killean joins expert line-up for Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2024

...on how children’s rights are being delivered in Scotland. With the implementation of the UNCRC Act on the horizon, it’s an even more significant time for adults, young people, and children to come together to share experiences with the...


Safer Internet Day 2024: Exploring children’s rights and AI

...policy guidance on AI, which was created from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), enacting policies and systems that “protect children, provide equitably for their needs and rights, and empower them to participate in an...


Children in Scotland welcomes ban on single use vapes

...impact their lives every day, and with The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) now part of Scottish legislation, it’s never been more important to listen to young people’s views and take their recommendations into...


Embedding the principles of The Promise

...key foundations of The Promise. Voice The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is now part of Scottish legislation, having received unanimous support in a Scottish Parliament vote on 7 December, and then achieving royal...


Looking to upskill your staff? Discover how commissioned training is helping charities across Scotland

...and knowledge they need to make a difference in their role, covering children's rights and the UNCRC (click here for more), trauma-informed practice, mental health and much more. Plus, with 94% of participants in 2022/2023 describing the...


Looking to the future at the end of our 30th anniversary year

...publishing our Manifesto, we have also seen excitement with the unanimous passing of the UNCRC Incorporation (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament in 2021, and frustration at delays after this legislation was challenged by the UK...


“In a small country where people are well connected, adaptable and aspirational, great changes are possible”

...from The Promise, and underpinned by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), Scotland's Bairns' Hoose model centres on the creation of safe and welcoming places for children to go once a crime of abuse or violence has...


2021-26 Manifesto launches with calls to put wellbeing at the heart of Scottish budget, include under-16s in Citizens’ Assemblies, target air pollution and introduce a ‘hobby premium’

...Review, the introduction of the Equal Protection Act, and the promise of full incorporation of the UNCRC. “These are all powerful signs of the effectiveness of collective campaigning to make change for children, and we’ll be taking forward our...

budget Child protection community democracy economy Education environment equality Inequality Learning Manifesto Poverty rights Scottish Parliament UNCRC Wellbeing

25 and Up: The ‘old normal’ meant acceptance of injustice for too many families. We can’t go back to it

...blog for Challenge Poverty Week, Clare Simpson revisits her 25 Calls contribution, arguing that UNCRC incorporation and the work of the Care Review provide the scaffolding for change Scotland’s families need Back in 2018 when we made our call...

25 and Up 25 calls Care Review Families family support Inequality Parenting across Scotland Poverty the Promise UNCRC

Our view on the Programme for Government: Positive pledges on youth jobs and climate, more ambition needed on family support and fighting poverty

...Tuesday’s publication of the Programme for Government. Commenting on key policy areas including UNCRC incorporation, ELC expansion and health inequalities, our Head of Policy, Projects and Participation, Amy Woodhouse, said: UNCRC incorporation:...

communities Education environment Health Inequalities programme for government UNCRC

Making rights real: new digital accessibility resource launches

...Day and the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Recite Me is an easy-to-use web accessibility tool, which includes: text to speech functionality dyslexia software an interactive...

accessibility Disability discrimination equality UNCRC

Children's Rights and UNCRC training

... Children's Rights and the UNCRC Training Bridging Policy and Practice: Bespoke rights training tailored to your organisation’s needs: when, where, and how you want it.   Children’s Rights Revolution Scotland is on the road to a...


Consultation Response: UNCRC Draft Introductory Guidance (September 2021)

...Children in Scotland's response to UNCRC: Draft Introductory Guidance...


Consultation Response: The UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill (October 2020)

Consultation Response: UNCRC Incorporation (Aug 2019)

...in Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the incorporation of the UNCRC into Scottish law. Closing date: 30 August...


11/03/26 | Children's Rights and the UNCRC

... Learning Training & Events Children's Rights and the UNCRC Wednesday, 11 March 2026 10:30am - 12pm | Online/Zoom Learn about children’s rights and how the UNCRC supports best practice in the workplace. This training is for...


11/09/25 | Children's Rights and the UNCRC

... Learning Training & Events Children's Rights and the UNCRC Thursday, 11 Sept 2025 10:30am - 12pm | Online/Zoom Learn about children’s rights and how the UNCRC supports best practice in the workplace. This training is for...


What better way than a Bill to mark the UNCRC's birthday?

... What better way than a bill to mark the UNCRC’s birthday? For our 25 Calls campaign, Bruce Adamson and young campaigner Ruby made a plea for children to be supported to become human rights defenders. One year on, he says Scotland is making...


13/05/25 | Participation and engagement with children and young people

...12pm | Online/Zoom Develop your understanding of engagement and participation with regards the UNCRC and Article 12. This training is aimed at anyone working with or for children and young people who wants to learn more about how to embed...


11/11/25 | Strategic Planning

...questions? Drop us a message! Email us Children's Rights and the UNCRC 11 Mar 2026 | explore the Scottish context Book your...


AC25 - workshops

...to children with ASN, asking, to what extent are their rights to play and participation under UNCRC articles 31, 23 and 12 respected and fulfilled? Session 3A Lord Provost + Imperial Suite (main hall) Session 3B – Ellisand...


AC25 - Programme

...Provost + Imperial Suite (main hall)   Juliet Harris, Director of Together The UNCRC is now part of Scots law—but the real challenge is making it work in practice. Now we must turn commitment into action. Incorporation is a...


Insight – Issue 6

...with interviews, features and commentary covering everything from the momentous milestone of UNCRC incorporation to projects which are helping young people find their voice.  Alongside a four-page Q&A with Children and Young People’s...


Training & Events

...staff. Multiple dates Learn more & book Children's Rights and the UNCRC 11 Sept 2025 | explore the Scottish context Learn more & buy tickets Learning Pathways Explore Open University and...


AC24 - Exhibition Hall

...and engagement work with children and young people, with a particular focus on Article 12 of the UNCRC. email | linkedin | X In Scotland, Randstad supports care providers across all regions, ensuring the best outcomes for children. Whether...


Workshops AC24

...link between animal abuse and violence towards humans. There has been a recent change in the UNCRC where the General Comment 26 now includes that "Children must be protected from all forms of physical and psychological violence and from...


Young people have their say on access to food

...stigma Posted 7 March, 2023 by Nina Joynson Food food insecurity SYP UNCRC young people New Scotland-wide research shows that 76% of young people would eat more lunches at school if free provision was...

Food food insecurity SYP UNCRC young people

State of Children’s Rights report published

...2022, by Nina Joynson Children's rights Participation third sector UNCRC youth justice The annual State of Children's Rights report, published by Together, highlights challenges faced by the...

Children's rights Participation third sector UNCRC youth justice

Young people present key issues to Government

...Health UNCRC Young people across Scotland met today with the First Minister and her Cabinet in the sixth annual Cabinet Meeting with Children and...

Children's rights climate change Education environment equality Health LGBT Mental Health UNCRC

MSPs urged to withhold consent for Nationalities Bill

...February, 2022 by Jennifer Drummond child rights human rights refugee UNCRC Organisations from across the third sector are urging Scotland to vote down the UK Nationalities and Borders Bill on the grounds that...

child rights human rights refugee UNCRC

Age of criminal responsibility increased

...of criminal responsibility children and young people Children's rights UNCRC youth justice Today marks the full commencement of the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 meaning children...

age of criminal responsibility children and young people Children's rights UNCRC youth justice

'It's not enough to increase age of criminal responsibility'

...of criminal responsibility children and young people Children's rights UNCRC youth justice Thirty years since the UK ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) some children...

age of criminal responsibility children and young people Children's rights UNCRC youth justice

"We want Scotland to become the world's first child-friendly country"

...the First Minister to incorporate the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law and “to do it in the most effective way possible”.   The time has come to incorporate the CRC into domestic law. Unicef UK...

Magazine rights UNCRC Unicef


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Children's commissioner report signals urgency of education reform

...is urgently needed to ensure children and young people can fully experience their rights under the UNCRC. "As education reform legislation progresses through the Scottish Parliament, we will be working with the Scottish Government and partners to...


Putting a spotlight on babies’ ‘voices’

...sharper focus with the introduction of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scottish legislation, it’s really time we tackle this issue. My daughters were 14 and 16 when the UNCRC Incorporation Act came into...


Strengthening support for Scotland’s children: What’s new in learning and membership for 2025

...will include: An open webinar programme to primarily focus on child protection and UNCRC / participation and engagement Our Annual Conference on 28-29 May, bringing together a wide range of voices from across the sector in its...


Starcatchers presents The Right Start, a national conference to highlight the role of adults and the arts in the realisation of babies' rights in Scotland.

...how we support the very youngest members of society in the realisation of their rights under the UNCRC. The Right Start, with the theme Babies, their Rights, Voice and the Arts aims to raise awareness and advocate for the realisation of rights...


Keeping the Promise in 2025

...other keynotes and workshops across both days, plus a panel discussion. They will cover education, UNCRC Incorporation, equality, diversity and inclusion, mental health and stigma from the perspectives of children and young people, parents, carers...


UNCRC incorporation: the day we make history

... UNCRC incorporation: the date we make history 16 Mar 2021 Our Head of Policy, Projects & Participation Amy Woodhouse on what today means for children and the country's future I do cringe a bit using words like ‘historic’ to describe...


UNCRC incorporation 'to the max' is right and welcome

... UNCRC incorporation 'to the max' is right and welcome 22 November 2019 We have responded to the Scottish Government’s announcement on Wednesday that ministers are committed to a ‘maximalist’ approach to incorporation of the United...


Exploring UNCRC through a queer lens

... Exploring UNCRC through a queer lens 10 Dec 2024 Held annually on 10 December, Human Rights Day (click here for more) celebrates the landmark document which recognises the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being,...


Children in Scotland responds to the UNCRC Statutory Guidance Consultation

... Children in Scotland responds to the UNCRC Statutory Guidance Consultation 16 May 2024 Children in Scotland has today (Thursday 16 May) responded to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Statutory Guidance...


Unlocking UNCRC incorporation: An interview with Juliet Harris

...Unlocking UNCRC incorporation: An interview with Juliet Harris 25 Oct 2022 Ahead of our Annual Conference, members of Changing our World, our children and young people's advisory group, interviewed some of the speakers. Here, Kaydence is in...


Supreme Court ruling on the UK Government challenge of the UNCRC Bill

... Supreme Court ruling on the UK Government challenge of the UNCRC Bill 6 Oct 2021 Children in Scotland accepts the verdict of the Supreme Court to rule in favour of the UK Government’s challenge of the United Nations Convention on the...


Scottish Government "must act on UNCRC incorporation now"

... Scottish Government "must act on UNCRC incorporation now" 28 Aug 2019 Children in Scotland has reiterated its call for full incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and urged the Scottish Government to...

Children's rights Consultation response Policy UNCRC

Death, grief and the UNCRC

... Death, grief and the UNCRC 6 Dec 2022 Reflecting on their workshop at our annual conference earlier this month, Child Bereavement UK's Bereavement Coordinator, Scotland, Jen Somerville, looks at how the UNCRC relates to children who...


10 achievements, highlights and special moments of 2024

...Events team hosted 30 external training events in 2024. From helping the sector better understand UNCRC incorporation to exploring executive function skills, our training covered a wide range of important topics. Looking to learn in 2025?...


Girls’ rights are human rights

...United Nations conventions such as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) are a vital part of helping countries around the...


First Minister backs Alcohol-Free Childhood campaign

...in Scotland, said: “As outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), all children have a right to the best possible health. With the incorporation of the UNCRC into Scots law, the Scottish Government must do...


Children in Scotland welcomes submissions for its 2025 conference

...conference will take on theme of ‘Making space for voices’, covering a range of topics like UNCRC Incorporation, children and young people’s mental health, equality, diversity and inclusion and education and learning, as well as a special...


Making space for voices – Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2025

...and will cover a wide range of issues relevant to the children’s sector. This will include UNCRC Incorporation, children and young people’s mental health, equality, diversity and inclusion, education and learning while also including a...


We must not delay making alcohol-free childhoods a reality

...Scotland, highlights why alarming statistics, children and young people’s views and the recent UNCRC incorporation all tell us that we need to act now. Alcohol brands are highly visible in our everyday lives and billions of pounds are spent...


16 years of supporting children to stand up for their rights

...is always kept at the heart of every decision made about them. With the incorporation of the UNCRC into Scottish law last month, what impact do you hope this will have for children and young people now and in the future? Clan wants a...


Challenges and opportunities: Insight Issue 6 celebrates the hard work and determination of Scotland’s third sector

...of interviews, articles and opinion pieces covering everything from the momentous milestone of UNCRC incorporation to projects which are helping young people find their voice, Insight Issue 6 celebrates the hard work, determination and...


Promoting continuity rather than reform: Children in Scotland’s views on the Education (Scotland) Bill

...reform of the governance of Scottish education.” Given Scotland’s new obligations under the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act, which came into effect in July, Children in Scotland has also called for children’s rights to be solidified...


Keeping children safe – making sure your organisation has the right things in place

...they are not specifically about child protection, they do cover related topics such as GIRFEC, UNCRC, trauma-informed practice and building good relationships. While our partnership with the Open University in Scotland provides direct access to...


Building a brighter culture of play for children and young people

...of children and young people’s right to play. With the UN Convention on The Rights of the Child (UNCRC) now incorporated into Scots law, including Article 31 which outlines children's right to play and relax in a safe, supportive and stimulating...


A momentous moment for children's rights in Scotland

... A momentous moment for children's rights in Scotland 16 Jul 2024 Today, as the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 comes into effect, we celebrate a monumental step forward for children’s rights in Scotland. While we all take a...


The road to safer journeys for children and young people

...approach to engagement is framed around the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) with a focus on Article 12, which states children and young people have the right to have their views heard on the issues that affect their...


10 highlights from our Annual Conference 2024

...share their voices – and attendees even got to create their own stop motion films based around UNCRC incorporation! 7. There was a magical musical moment During the Live Music and Mental Health workshops, which shared key learnings...


Children in Scotland congratulates John Swinney on FM appointment

...realise their full potential, collaborative working is by essential. With the introduction of new UNCRC legislation coming into effect this summer, we have a unique opportunity to improve outcomes for children and young people in Scotland and to...


“Children and young people give us the fuel to do our work”

...optimistic time. After  decades of campaigning, the UN Convention on The Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is now being incorporated into Scots law (click here for more), marking a landmark moment for children’s rights across all areas of law and...


The importance of youth participation for supporting families affected by imprisonment

...enforced - with the incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law this summer. Article 12 of the UNCRC states that every child has the right to express their views, feelings and wishes in all...


Creating a cohesive voice for the sector

...the coming year. Undoubtably, there will be significant change ahead with the incorporation of the UNCRC into Scottish law and its provisions coming into force. We are also very aware of how overstretched the sector is and for that reason we will...


Nicola Killean joins expert line-up for Children in Scotland’s Annual Conference 2024

...on how children’s rights are being delivered in Scotland. With the implementation of the UNCRC Act on the horizon, it’s an even more significant time for adults, young people, and children to come together to share experiences with the...


Safer Internet Day 2024: Exploring children’s rights and AI

...policy guidance on AI, which was created from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), enacting policies and systems that “protect children, provide equitably for their needs and rights, and empower them to participate in an...


Children in Scotland welcomes ban on single use vapes

...impact their lives every day, and with The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) now part of Scottish legislation, it’s never been more important to listen to young people’s views and take their recommendations into...


Embedding the principles of The Promise

...key foundations of The Promise. Voice The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is now part of Scottish legislation, having received unanimous support in a Scottish Parliament vote on 7 December, and then achieving royal...


Looking to upskill your staff? Discover how commissioned training is helping charities across Scotland

...and knowledge they need to make a difference in their role, covering children's rights and the UNCRC (click here for more), trauma-informed practice, mental health and much more. Plus, with 94% of participants in 2022/2023 describing the...


Looking to the future at the end of our 30th anniversary year

...publishing our Manifesto, we have also seen excitement with the unanimous passing of the UNCRC Incorporation (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament in 2021, and frustration at delays after this legislation was challenged by the UK...


“In a small country where people are well connected, adaptable and aspirational, great changes are possible”

...from The Promise, and underpinned by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), Scotland's Bairns' Hoose model centres on the creation of safe and welcoming places for children to go once a crime of abuse or violence has...


2021-26 Manifesto launches with calls to put wellbeing at the heart of Scottish budget, include under-16s in Citizens’ Assemblies, target air pollution and introduce a ‘hobby premium’

...Review, the introduction of the Equal Protection Act, and the promise of full incorporation of the UNCRC. “These are all powerful signs of the effectiveness of collective campaigning to make change for children, and we’ll be taking forward our...

budget Child protection community democracy economy Education environment equality Inequality Learning Manifesto Poverty rights Scottish Parliament UNCRC Wellbeing

25 and Up: The ‘old normal’ meant acceptance of injustice for too many families. We can’t go back to it

...blog for Challenge Poverty Week, Clare Simpson revisits her 25 Calls contribution, arguing that UNCRC incorporation and the work of the Care Review provide the scaffolding for change Scotland’s families need Back in 2018 when we made our call...

25 and Up 25 calls Care Review Families family support Inequality Parenting across Scotland Poverty the Promise UNCRC

Our view on the Programme for Government: Positive pledges on youth jobs and climate, more ambition needed on family support and fighting poverty

...Tuesday’s publication of the Programme for Government. Commenting on key policy areas including UNCRC incorporation, ELC expansion and health inequalities, our Head of Policy, Projects and Participation, Amy Woodhouse, said: UNCRC incorporation:...

communities Education environment Health Inequalities programme for government UNCRC

Making rights real: new digital accessibility resource launches

...Day and the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Recite Me is an easy-to-use web accessibility tool, which includes: text to speech functionality dyslexia software an interactive...

accessibility Disability discrimination equality UNCRC


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11/03/26 | Children's Rights and the UNCRC

... Learning Training & Events Children's Rights and the UNCRC Wednesday, 11 March 2026 10:30am - 12pm | Online/Zoom Learn about children’s rights and how the UNCRC supports best practice in the workplace. This training is for...


11/09/25 | Children's Rights and the UNCRC

... Learning Training & Events Children's Rights and the UNCRC Thursday, 11 Sept 2025 10:30am - 12pm | Online/Zoom Learn about children’s rights and how the UNCRC supports best practice in the workplace. This training is for...


13/05/25 | Participation and engagement with children and young people

...12pm | Online/Zoom Develop your understanding of engagement and participation with regards the UNCRC and Article 12. This training is aimed at anyone working with or for children and young people who wants to learn more about how to embed...


11/11/25 | Strategic Planning

...questions? Drop us a message! Email us Children's Rights and the UNCRC 11 Mar 2026 | explore the Scottish context Book your...


AC25 - workshops

...to children with ASN, asking, to what extent are their rights to play and participation under UNCRC articles 31, 23 and 12 respected and fulfilled? Session 3A Lord Provost + Imperial Suite (main hall) Session 3B – Ellisand...


AC25 - Programme

...Provost + Imperial Suite (main hall)   Juliet Harris, Director of Together The UNCRC is now part of Scots law—but the real challenge is making it work in practice. Now we must turn commitment into action. Incorporation is a...


Training & Events

...staff. Multiple dates Learn more & book Children's Rights and the UNCRC 11 Sept 2025 | explore the Scottish context Learn more & buy tickets Learning Pathways Explore Open University and...


AC24 - Exhibition Hall

...and engagement work with children and young people, with a particular focus on Article 12 of the UNCRC. email | linkedin | X In Scotland, Randstad supports care providers across all regions, ensuring the best outcomes for children. Whether...


Workshops AC24

...link between animal abuse and violence towards humans. There has been a recent change in the UNCRC where the General Comment 26 now includes that "Children must be protected from all forms of physical and psychological violence and from...



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Children's Rights and UNCRC training
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... Children's Rights and the UNCRC Training Bridging Policy and Practice: Bespoke rights training tailored to your organisation’s needs: when, where, and how you want it.   Children’s Rights Revolution Scotland is on the road to a...


Consultation Response: UNCRC Draft Introductory Guidance (September 2021)
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...Children in Scotland's response to UNCRC: Draft Introductory Guidance...


Consultation Response: The UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill (October 2020)
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Consultation Response: UNCRC Incorporation (Aug 2019)
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...in Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on the incorporation of the UNCRC into Scottish law. Closing date: 30 August...


What better way than a Bill to mark the UNCRC's birthday?
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... What better way than a bill to mark the UNCRC’s birthday? For our 25 Calls campaign, Bruce Adamson and young campaigner Ruby made a plea for children to be supported to become human rights defenders. One year on, he says Scotland is making...


Insight – Issue 6
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...with interviews, features and commentary covering everything from the momentous milestone of UNCRC incorporation to projects which are helping young people find their voice.  Alongside a four-page Q&A with Children and Young People’s...


Young people have their say on access to food
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...stigma Posted 7 March, 2023 by Nina Joynson Food food insecurity SYP UNCRC young people New Scotland-wide research shows that 76% of young people would eat more lunches at school if free provision was...

Food food insecurity SYP UNCRC young people

State of Children’s Rights report published
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...2022, by Nina Joynson Children's rights Participation third sector UNCRC youth justice The annual State of Children's Rights report, published by Together, highlights challenges faced by the...

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Young people present key issues to Government
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...Health UNCRC Young people across Scotland met today with the First Minister and her Cabinet in the sixth annual Cabinet Meeting with Children and...

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MSPs urged to withhold consent for Nationalities Bill
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...February, 2022 by Jennifer Drummond child rights human rights refugee UNCRC Organisations from across the third sector are urging Scotland to vote down the UK Nationalities and Borders Bill on the grounds that...

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Age of criminal responsibility increased
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...of criminal responsibility children and young people Children's rights UNCRC youth justice Today marks the full commencement of the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 meaning children...

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'It's not enough to increase age of criminal responsibility'
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...of criminal responsibility children and young people Children's rights UNCRC youth justice Thirty years since the UK ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) some children...

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"We want Scotland to become the world's first child-friendly country"
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...the First Minister to incorporate the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law and “to do it in the most effective way possible”.   The time has come to incorporate the CRC into domestic law. Unicef UK...

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