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Rebecca Spillane @beckyporty.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

A beautiful day to be in @orkneycouncil.bsky.social supporting them to progress their work on children's rights!

Rebecca Spillane @beckyporty.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

I've had a fantastic morning with @eastayrshire.bsky.social today as they gathered their #UNCRC champions together to continue to develop their approach to children's rights across the authority #ChildrensRights

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Rebecca Spillane @beckyporty.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

A chat with Geoff was always inspiring & thought provoking. May he rest in peace. BBC News - 'Intellectual giant' Sir Geoff Palmer dies aged 85 www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Sir Geoff Palmer, Scotland's first black professor, dies aged 85

Sir Geoff moved to the UK from Jamaica as a teenager and became known as both an academic and a human rights advocate.

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Shelter Scotland @shelterscotland.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

New figures reveal 240,000 children in Scotland are living in poverty; a staggering and heartbreaking 1 in 5. We acknowledge this is a welcome drop from 23% to 22%, but for what is a Scottish Government priority, more - much more - is needed! #HousingEmergency 🔗 shelterscotland.org/1in5-Poverty

Graphic that says "1 in 5 children are living in poverty" - with the 1 and 5 numbers emphasised in large, bold, red text

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Child Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Reported cuts to disability support risk undermining wider government efforts to reduce child poverty: - 870,000 children live in families receiving PIP - 290,000 of these children are already in poverty More here: cpag.org.uk/news/cuts-di...

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Cuts to disability benefits would undermine government plans to tackle child poverty, warns charity

Reported cuts to disability payments risk undermining wider government efforts to reduce child poverty, new analysis by Child Poverty Action Group shows.

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Rebecca Spillane @beckyporty.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Babies are born communicating - we just don't always listen. A brilliant start to the @starcatchersuk.bsky.social Voice of the Baby event in Stirling to this morning! #UNCRC #BabyVoice

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Shelter Scotland @shelterscotland.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Temporary accommodation isn’t a home. When one child's sister is forced into an electricity cupboard, another is terrified of violence, and a third suffers damp conditions, it’s clear: 10,360 kids in Scotland deserve better. We owe them our fight. #HousingEmergency www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhlh...

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In Their Own Words: Children's Experiences in Temporary Accommodation

YouTube video by ShelterScotland

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Children tell us they don't get the support they need to learn. Too many are failed by a system that doesn't deliver their rights. @auditscotland.bsky.social report reveals scale of unmet need is unknown. The Scottish Government must commit to full-scale education reform. Response: bit.ly/4kbbRbX

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Statement: Commissioner responds to Audit Scotland report on additional support for learning

Nicola Killean, Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, warns that too many children are being failed by an education system that does not uphold their rights. Responding to Audit Scotland’...

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Aberlour Children's Charity @aberlourcharity.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

📢Keynote speaker announcement📢 @cypcs.bsky.social Nicola Killean will deliver a keynote speech at our #DebtAwarenessWeek conference in partnership with @uofgpolicy.bsky.social. Places are very limited. Register today: aberlour.org.uk/about-us/pol...

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UNICEF @unicef.org · 05/02/2025

“Sadly, it is rare that more than a few short days go past without new reports of children being killed and injured.” - UNICEF Sudan's Annmarie Swai. The rights of children in Sudan must be respected and protected. The violence must end NOW. Statement: unicef.link/40FQxCm

At least 40 children reportedly killed in three days across Sudan

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

In 2023, @yasminibison.bsky.social launched our 'AI for public good' work Unlike our other policy programmes, we were positioned as an explorer, posing thought-provoking questions and gathering audiences to generate new ideas in response 🔎 Read our reflections: jrf.org.uk/ai-for-publi... 1/2

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An update on AI at JRF

Reflections on JRF’s AI for public good programme - what we've learnt so far, and what's next for this topic.

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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

📣Imagination meets tender moments Anam alba & @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social delighted to co-host a day with @danwuori.bsky.social in North Lan on the 1 March As trust, language & body awareness develop, babies have lots of stories to share with us Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imaginatio...

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Imagination meets tender moments

Welcoming reknowned Early Years consultant and author Dan Wuori to Scotland on his spring tour or the UK.

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 03/02/2025

🏘️ | NEW REPORT: A combination of welfare reforms, rising numbers of children in the private rented sector and a lack of investment in building social housing has led, and will continue to lead, to increasing child poverty, unless the government acts. www.ippr.org/articles/hom...

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The homes that children deserve: Housing policy to support families | IPPR

Children need a firm foundation on which to build their lives, namely a secure and warm home which meets their needs and those of their family. But it must

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

88% of low-income households who receive disability benefits were going without the essentials in the 6 months to Oct 📢 59% had to take out a loan to cover the cost of essentials. 53% were in arrears. Our COL tracker: www.jrf.org.uk/cost-of-livi... Anushka Asthana on @itvpeston.bsky.social

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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

ICYMI! The first legal case under the UNCRC Act has been decided! The High Court in Edinburgh ruled that the Lord Advocate’s power to prosecute children falls within the scope of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 Read our article here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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First legal case decided under UNCRC Act

Together is an alliance of Scottish children's charities that works to improve the awareness, understanding and implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). We ...

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Rebecca Spillane @beckyporty.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Stuck at home because of the storm? Why not learn more about children's rights and their legal protection in Scotland by visiting our web resource with a wide range of resources available to support you! #UNCRC #ChildrensRights #Scotland storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8cf8...

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Understanding Children's Human Rights

A Guide for the Public Sector in Scotland

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Nick Hobbs @nickhobbs.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

The Children & Young People's Commissioner Scotland official account is now on Bluesky. Please give it a follow! @cypcs.bsky.social

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Rebecca Spillane @beckyporty.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Being homeless has a significant impact on children's lives. Join us for our next Children's Rights Conversation where we will focus on #ChildrensRights and #Homelessness in Scotland. Speakers include Mhairi Snowden, Shelter and Cyrenians. To register for your free place visit ow.ly/24S250UIlSH

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Children’s Rights Conversations: Homelessness in Scotland

Following up on our previous Children’s Rights Conversation webinars, the Improvement Service is pleased to host an event focused on Children’s Rights and Homelessness.

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Rebecca Spillane @beckyporty.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Great to hear these young people talk about their rights and which ones surprised them #UNCRC

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

As part of our Aberdeen Gender Inequality & Poverty Project, our Training Lead was at Grampian Women's Aid today exploring the impact of DA on women's financial independence. We want to thank the session's participants for their contributions and Grampian Women's Aid for facilitating the space💫

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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 09/01/2025

Since the mid-2000s the employment rate of single mothers has risen from 52 to 66% & the fraction of mothers living with a partner who are doing paid work has risen from 69 to 77% This increase in parental employment has changed the labour market profile of parents in poverty buff.ly/4iZATds

Chart showing economic activity status among working-age parents, by year: UK

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Rebecca Spillane @beckyporty.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

A new fantastic role at the Scottish Human Rights Commission for a UNCRC Legal and Policy Co-Ordinator is open until the 20th of January! Find out more here! #UNCRC #JobOpportunity www.scottishhumanrights.com/about/opport...

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Jobs, Contracts and Tender Opportunities at the Scottish Human Rights Commission

Current opportunities at the Scottish Human Rights Commission

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Rebecca Spillane @beckyporty.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Our first #UNCRC webinar of 2025 will focus on Transitions for Disabled Children and Young People with NHS Education for Scotland. To find out more and register to attend visit forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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Microsoft Forms

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

New year new job? Why not apply for one of our roles 🔽 - Principal Policy Adviser (Macroeconomic and Fiscal) - Senior Policy Adviser (Work) - Senior Policy Adviser (Housing) - Senior Policy Adviser (NI office) - Senior Analyst (NI office) Apply here: jrf.org.uk/careers.

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Careers

Do you want to help build a more equitable and just future, free from poverty? Join us and use your skills to make a real difference.

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Children's Law Centre @childlawcentre.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

If you're 14-16 and passionate about children’s rights and making sure young people have their voices heard then we want to hear from you. Find out how you can become a member of Youth@CLC at childrenslawcentre.org.uk/youthclc-rec...

Image of a Youth@CLC member speaking to camera outside Stormont. Quote reads: "I joined Youth@CLC in December 2022 and, looking back, it has completely transformed my life." - Ruby Campbell, Youth@CLC Member

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Chris Birt @cdbirt.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Just giving these two roles a boost again. Still plenty of time to apply. Make 2025 a brilliant year - come join us!

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Rebecca Spillane @beckyporty.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Really looking forward to working with colleagues in North Lanarkshire today in their UNCRC workshop #UNCRC

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Gina Wilson @ginawilson.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

On #HumanRightsDay, a special video from our office has children’s rights at its heart. Younger children told us what matters to them, in a way that suits them – creating their own 🎶with us, SprogRock & Starcatchers. Discover the rights they shared & sing along! www.cypcs.org.uk/news-and-sto...

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Younger children hit all the rights notes

It’s Human Rights Day – and to celebrate, we’re sharing a special video with children’s rights at its heart.

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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

📢 Ahead of today’s #HumanRightsDay debate, we urge MSPs to focus on: 1️⃣ Recognising children’s rights as human rights: Fully implement #UNCRCScotland Act 2024 & address gaps 2️⃣ Resolving constitutional barriers to human rights progress 3️⃣ Bringing back Human Rights Bill for Scotland 🔗 bit.ly/3ZwO6RW

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · 09/12/2024

Human rights are not just abstract ideals; they are standards for our governments, intended to ensure that every person can live a life of dignity and respect. But - as our Lydia Murphy shows in her blog - they're out of reach for too many people.

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Blog: What stops people in poverty realising their human rights? - The Poverty Alliance

Lydia Murphy, Development Officer, The Poverty Alliance Click here to read the briefing Human rights are not just abstract ideals; they are standards for our governments, intended to ensure that…

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Rebecca Spillane @beckyporty.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

The first in a series of articles on Additional Support Needs is launched by @heraldscotland.bsky.social starting with Nicola Killean highlighting that children with ASN are not having their needs met despite government policies and legal scaffolding that should protect them #ASN #UNCRC

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Herald series looks at ASN in Scotland's schools

The Herald continues its education focus with the launch of our latest series Additional Support Needs in Scotland's Schools. Here's how to read our…

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Rebecca Spillane @beckyporty.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Local Authorities in Scotland are working to embed #childrensrights. Read about three approaches to this work in our series of UNCRC case studies. Work in @abshirecouncil.bsky.social, @nhsdg.co.uk, Dumfries and Galloway Council & Argyll and Bute Council are up first! #UNCRC #ChildRightsCaseStudies

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Case Studies

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Gina Wilson @ginawilson.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Consultation is open on the proposed Youth Work Bill. www.parliament.scot/bills-and-la... @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social The Bill aims to make youth work more accessible & sustainable across Scotland. Youth work offers transformative opps for young people. Share your views on the proposals.

Group of people holding copies of the Youth Work Bill consultation document at the Citadel Youth Centre in Edinburgh.

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 04/12/2024

If you are a local authority or organisation supporting and caring for child refugees, take a look at our online resource which has up-to-date guidance and information for all those in Scotland who work with and support children and their families: buff.ly/4buOYvK

A graphic showing a small girl and a flower that represents the supporting child refugees and their families page on the www.CELCIS.org website.

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Nick Hobbs @nickhobbs.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Along with RealGrassroots, we've lodged a complaint with the Competition & Markets Authority, asking them to investigate the way Scottish football treats children. The office has for years now sought to enforce clear recommendations from MSPs on this matter. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Scottish clubs reported to watchdog for youth football deals

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has been asked to investigate how young players are registered with elite clubs and move between them.

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

The Scottish Government has committed to eradicating the two child limit 📢 This is a policy that increases poverty. 85% of low-income families with 3 or more children were going without essentials in the 6 months to Oct, compared to 78% for families with 1 or 2 children. (1/2)

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Rebecca Spillane @beckyporty.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Today is day 3 of 16 Days of Activism on Violence Against Women and Girls. The Improvement Service have a fantastic programme of events. I'm delighted to contribute to one event today on #ChildrensVoice in Court Process #UNCRC www.improvementservice.org.uk/products-and...

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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Resources and information for supporting the annual campaign against gender-based violence.

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Rebecca Spillane @beckyporty.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Looks like @tescoofficial.bsky.social have taken over the front pages this morning 😔 Is #ScottishBudget that slow a news day?

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One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk · 03/12/2024

📢 Tomorrow’s the big day! We’re thrilled to be finalists at the #ERSAAwards2024 for the Employer Partnership Award! This honours our partnership with Public Health Scotland, creating opportunities for lone parents 🌟 Good luck to all finalists! 👉 opfs.org.uk/get-involved...

ERSA employability award finalists.
Quote from OPFS Chief Executive about the importance of supporting lone parents into sustainable employment and the success of the partnership with Public Health Scotland.

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · 03/12/2024

"...people in deprived areas had higher rates of unpaid #care provision and were more likely to spend 35 hours per week or more providing unpaid care" Just one of the inequalities in this guest blog from @allicatalano.bsky.social of @scothealtheq.bsky.social www.povertyalliance.org/guest-blog-w...

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Chris Birt @cdbirt.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Big week in Scotland 💷 Budget. Will it put us on the path to eradicating child poverty as the FM wants to? Will the other parties push the Scottish Government on this? How will we know if the budget is progress? What sort of scale is needed? A thread to help...🧵1/

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Bangladeshi, Black African and Pakistani families are up to 5x more likely to be living in severe poverty for a long time compared to white families in the UK 📢 We've carried out new research to understand what these families experience and why they have this elevated risk 1/6

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