Children's human rights, participation and engagement.
“We can only be human rights defenders if we are brave, courageous and ready to fight injustice.” – Kate Gilmore, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights. We are pleased to announce that after a fantastic visit by Members of Children’s Parliament to
To mark Children’s Parliament’s 21st birthday, we initiated the inspiring and brave band of Unfearties. Since 2017, more than 1000 people, including doctors, nurses, teachers, parents, carers, civil servants, local authority workers, third sector practitioners, United Nations deputy high commissioners,
Licketyspit is a children’s theatre company which specialises in participative drama-led play for 3-8 year olds and their families. Their children’s rights-based approach is called Storyplay. Virginia Radcliffe, Artistic Director and CEO, has written this #EverydayUnfeartiness blog for us to
Within our Year of Childhood programme, we are hosting a conversation to consider the Early Years opportunities and challenges of UNCRC incorporation.
Fathers Network Scotland demonstrates Unfeartieness through fostering strong relationships based on equality and mutual respect.
On March 16th, 2021, MSPs voted unanimously to enshrine children’s human rights as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into Scots law. Although children’s human rights will become law in Scotland, we know
The Year of Childhood 2021 consists of a portfolio of events, discussions, webinars and roundtables. We will share the learning and inspiring stories through these webpages.
On March 16th 2021, MSPs voted unanimously to make children’s human rights, as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), law in Scotland. We know that for many professionals in Scotland, including Community Learning and
Year of Childhood 2021. As well as being Children’s Parliament’s official 25th birthday, it is also the year that The Scottish Parliament is expected to incorporate the UNCRC into Scots law.
The Year of Childhood will bring together parents, carers, professionals and civic society in a year-long amplification and celebration of children’s human rights.