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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Looking forward to this session on “Leading with Hope: Enactment of the UNCRC” next Thursday at 4pm on Teams! #SLS #Leadership @bruceadamson.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social @seralisen.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/leadin...
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#leading #hope #uncrc #scotland #uncrc | School Leaders Scotland
#Leading with #Hope: Enactment of the #UNCRC in #Scotland School leaders are invited to join Bruce Adamson, CEO of the Scottish Commission for People with Learning Disabilities (SCLD) and former Chil...
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Starting #HumanRightsDay speaking with Dr Sophie Flemig about why human rights and a children’s rights based approach is integral to the work of Elevate Great. The rights framework is evidence based, and provides mechanisms for accountability against normative standards.
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Early start for the Children's Rights and the Law Conference at Southern Cross University in Australia. Strong themes - the need for a children's rights based approach which is entrenched in law and develops community based support for children and families. www.scu.edu.au/business-law...
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Childrens Rights and the Law - Southern Cross University
Following on from the success of the Children, Trauma and the Law Conference in 2023, Southern Cross University is hosting the next forum targeting and challenging the ongoing conversation of Children...
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
I’m delighted to be back in Belfast for the third Incorporation Conversation with Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People and Queen's University Belfast. This time we are focusing on faith groups and the important role they play in promoting children’s rights.
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Eurochild @eurochild-org.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
An inclusive system is not a privilege, it’s a right! The #TurinDeclaration calls for strong, inclusive care systems that empower families & carers EU & national leaders need to: 🟠Deliver an EU Care Deal 🟠Advance the EU Disability Strategy 🟠Strengthen the Child Guarantee buff.ly/2DTucBx
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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
What a fabulous cross-sectoral session today with Glasgow’s Headteacher/ ELC Head mentors. Thank you @bruceadamson.bsky.social for insights and provocations around the legal status of the #UNCRC with implications and opportunities for heads. @mariemcquade.bsky.social @douglashutchison.bsky.social
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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Today we look forward to our morning with #Glasgow’s #Mentors from schools and ELCs. We are delighted to welcome @bruceadamson.bsky.social to lead our focus on the legal status of the #UNCRC and implications for education leadership. @mariemcquade.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social #Mentoring
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
New statement on Gaza from Eurochild: eurochild.org/news/trapped... What we are witnessing is not only a humanitarian catastrophe but also a profound test of international law and moral consistency. Now is the moment to step up: show consistency, embody courage, demand accountability.
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Eurochild-Trapped children in Gaza, the Flotilla, and Europe’s Double Standards
Putting children at the heart of Europe
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Important intervention from the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC) calling on the EU and Member States to take urgent action to support children who are still trapped in Gaza despite positive family reunification decisions issued by Member States. enoc.eu/enoc-calls-f...
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ENOC calls on the EU and Member States to enforce family reunification decisions issued in the EU and involving children trapped in Gaza - ENOC
ENOC calls on the EU and Member States to enforce family reunification decisions issued in the EU and involving children trapped in Gaza. ENOC - European Network of Ombudspersons for Children.
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Great to see the coverage from last week’s session of the Cyprus 🇨🇾 Children’s Parliament, supported by Foni.
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Lots of reflections from the fantastic Glasgow Gambling Harms Summit today #glasgowGHS25 The most important of which are: - The power of lived experience and the need to reflect the diversity of it in every aspect of decision making.
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
A huge pleasure to give a keynote address on Gambling Harm as a Human Rights Issue: Standing Strong for Health, Dignity, and Recovery. It’s impressive to see such an incredible group of lived experience, practitioners, policymakers, academics, and campaigners. #glasgowGHS25
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 18/09/2025
Israeli attacks kill dozens more Palestinians in Gaza City alone as the death toll surges during its ground invasion.
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Israeli army applying ‘extreme pressure’ as Gaza death toll passes 65,000
Israeli attacks kill dozens more Palestinians in Gaza City alone as the death toll surges during its ground invasion.
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
I’m in Cyprus to meet with children from across the Mediterranean to discuss important issues around mental health and AI, but it’s impossible not to think about the fact that genocide is happening just a few hundred miles away. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel... www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...
Looking out over the city of Limosol in the foreground to the sun and Mediterranean Sea in the background. The photo looks South East towards Gaza in the morning sun.
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Charlotte O'Brien @cobrien.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Did you know that the Scottish Government has immediate plans to introduce a top-up benefit for families in Scotland affected by the UK's two child limit? Short 🧵 The Scottish Commission on Social Security scrutinised the draft regulations at pace this summer & I was invited to submit observations
Front page of Scottish Commission on Social Security Scrutiny report on draft Regulations:
The Two Child Limit Payment (Scotland) Regulations 2026
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
A privilege joining 16th JaMSCAN International Symposium jamscan.jp Japan 🇯🇵 has made good progress on children’s rights with a new basic law, Children and Families Agency, & local Ombuds I’m supporting calls to go further - full incorporation of UNCRC & an Independent Children’s Rights Institution
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Restraint Reduction Network @restraintreductionnetwork.org · 20/08/2025
Today the RRN and organisations promoting children's rights across Scotland are urging political parties to commit to protecting children from unregulated restraint and seclusion in schools. Read the full briefing: restraintreductionnetwork.org/wp-content/u...
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Over 100 civil society children's rights organisations have issued a joint letter to the UN Secretary General and to States raising concern about the impacts of the UN liquidity crisis on the protection of children's rights. childrightsconnect.org/joint-letter...
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Joint letter on the impact of the UN liquidity crisis and the UN80 Initiative on children’s rights
Joint letter on the impact of the UN liquidity crisis and the UN80 Initiative on children’s rights to Permanent Missions to the United Nations in Geneva and New York and the Secretary-General of Unite...
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
This #worldhumanitarianday comes at a time where we are seeing a huge increase in killing, injuring, and detaining aid workers. #ActForHumanity calls on the public to stand with humanitarians, demand protection and support the lifelines they provide. www.unocha.org/news/world-h...
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World Humanitarian Day: Attacks on aid workers hit another record, humanitarians call for urgent action
(Geneva/New York, 19 August 2025): A shocking new record of 383 aid workers killed in 2024 must be a wake-up call to protect all civilians in confli
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UN Humanitarian @unocha.org · 12/08/2025
19 August is #WorldHumanitarianDay. Last year, we urged leaders to stop the killing of aid workers. They listened – then looked away. This year, we sound the alarm with sharper urgency: ❗ Protect humanitarians. ❗ Respect the rules of war. ❗ End impunity. #ActForHumanity
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 19/08/2025
2024 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers. 2025 is on track to be even worse. Their work, meant to save lives, is under attack. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, the EU reiterates its steadfast support for humanitarian aid – a beacon of hope for those who suffer. → europa.eu/!h4wJpD
Dark blue background with bold yellow and white text. The text reads: “Saving lives should not cost lives. Humanitarian aid workers are #NotATarget.” At the bottom left is the European Union logo with the yellow stars on a blue flag and the words “European Union.”
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
This a huge loss. Sir George was a great politician, but also an incredible humanitarian. Always generous with his advice and expertise on geopolitics and international systems, and passionate about using his knowledge and skill to deliver change. He will be missed. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Former presiding officer Sir George Reid dies
Sir George had a long career as a prominent journalist and SNP politician before becoming presiding officer in 2003.
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
📰 We are delighted to launch The Strasbourg Bulletin, a new series of articles exploring the work of the Council of Europe, its relationship with the UK, and how it shapes the protection of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law across Europe 🌍
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Eurochild @eurochild-org.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
We either act now, or pay a higher price later! As co-chair of the EU Alliance for #InvestinginChildren we co-signed a joint letter to Presidents von der Leyen, Metsola & Costa urging them to prioritise the fight against #childpoverty in the next #EUbudget! 📄: buff.ly/m7TBHk8 #MFF #ChildGuarantee
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
The European Child Guarantee has been an amazing mechanism for the realisation of children’s rights. @eurochild-org.bsky.social I was on the Advisory Group for the Feasibility Study. Evidence based, rights based, investment in children: www.regioplan.nl/wp-content/u...
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Eurochild @eurochild-org.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
It's the fourth anniversary of the #EuropeanChildGuarantee! Since championing in 2015, Eurochild remained a leading civil society voice for its effective implementation & monitoring. Our analysis informed targeted recommendations that you can read here: buff.ly/UtOOT11
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Eurochild @eurochild-org.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
As the 5th World Congress on Justice With Children kicks off, we're launching our position paper on #violenceagainstchildren in #Europe. Our colleagues attending the congress will present it tomorrow together with our #DaphneChild project. 👉 buff.ly/haheGdr
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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
We look forward to the final #EPA session today and thank all colleagues for such high quality contributions. @uofgheadship.bsky.social @markpriestley.bsky.social @rushtondr.bsky.social @bruceadamson.bsky.social @sineadgormally.bsky.social #StephenMcKinney #HelenMartin #ChrisChapman #SeonaidhBlack
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
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Gaza: UN Child Rights Committee condemns mass starvation of children amid aid blockades
GENEVA  - The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child condemned the continued obstruction of humanitarian aid to Gaza, urging the international community to pressure Israel to allow immediate and sust...
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UNICEF Innocenti @unicefinnocenti.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
@unicef.org's Report Card 19 finds that progress is at risk. Over past years improvements have been made in child well-being. But trends in basic areas show signs of reversal. And new risks to children’s health continue to emerge. Find out more: www.unicef.org/innocenti/re...
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Child Well-Being in an Unpredictable World
Innocenti Report Card 19: Growing up in a wealthy country with abundant resources does not a guarantee a happy, healthy childhood
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Eurochild @eurochild-org.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
This #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek we want to highlight childhood as s a crucial period for #mentalhealth. Supporting #children’s mental health is critical for their immediate well-being, building resilience, & preventing future issues: buff.ly/i97ApU1
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UNICEF Innocenti @unicefinnocenti.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Growing up in a wealthy country does not guarantee a happy and healthy childhood. Some of the richest countries have seen significant declines in academic performance, mental health & physical health. Read @‌UNICEF's latest Report Card & find out more: www.unicef.org/innocenti/re...
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Child Well-Being in an Unpredictable World
Innocenti Report Card 19: Growing up in a wealthy country with abundant resources does not a guarantee a happy, healthy childhood
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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
🌍 What can NI learn from Scotland’s journey to incorporate the UNCRC into law? Join @childlawcentre.bsky.social along with @bruceadamson.bsky.social sharing reflections, challenges, & wins from Scotland’s experience 📅 Tuesday 13 May | 🕐 1–2pm | 💻 Online 🎟️ Book: www.tickettailor.com/events/child...
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Select tickets – Lunchtime Webinar - Incorporating the UNCRC—Making children’s rights real. – Teams
The UNCRC is the basic minimum standard for children's rights—so what difference does it make when it is fully incorporated int...
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Eurochild @eurochild-org.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
📅 Have you registered for our #EurochildGA & Members' Day #childrights webinars? On 8 May, alongside welcoming new members, celebrating our achievements, and voting, our members will share their expertise from 14:00 to 18:00! 👉 Register by 6 May: lnkd.in/dbv_U324
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Andrew Cutting @andrewcutting.coe.int · 30/04/2025
The Serbian government must prevent the use of sound devices for crowd control, says the European Court of #HumanRights👇 Full press release via hudoc.echr.coe.int/fre-press?i=... #ECHR
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Great to see the launch of “A Century of Children's Rights: Honouring the Geneva Convention's legacy and pledging commitment for its road ahead” www.okaju.lu/en/100-joer-... 📖 www.okaju.lu/wp-content/u...
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100 Joer Kannerrechter - OKAJU
100 Joer Kannerrechter A Century of Children’s Rights Honouring the Geneva Declaration’s Legacy and Pledging Commitment for its Road Ahead This book celebrates the progress made in promoting and prote...
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Eurochild @eurochild-org.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Philanthropy faces growing restrictions through legal barriers like the 'foreign agent' laws and misapplied anti-money laundering rules, threatening the freedom to give, associate, and advocate. Read the joint statement: https//lnkd.in/eQ-... #AntiRights @philea.bsky.social
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Advancing Child Rights Strategic Litigation @acrisl.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
A great piece in the European Yearbook on #HumanRights by Chiara Altafin addressing ACRISL project litigation work on children deprived of liberty in a migration context brill.com/display/book... More on ACRISL's work here www.acrisl.org/litigation
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Council of Europe @coe.int · 24/04/2025
Today, the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) publishes its 34th General Report of 2024 and a new standard on informal prisoner hierarchy.
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Council of Europe anti-torture committee warns about serious prison overcrowding and informal prisoner hierarchies in Europe - Portal - www.coe.int
Council of Europe anti-torture committee Strasbourg 24 April 2025
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Advancing Child Rights Strategic Litigation @acrisl.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Our newest project output drawing on our research. This piece highlights our aims and the growing impacts of the ACRiSL model of #childrights consistent #strategiclitigation practice www.deusto-publicaciones.es/deusto/pdfs/...
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Just Fair @justfairuk.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
📢 Want to learn how to engage effectively with the UN? Join us for "Engaging with the United Nations" This session aims to equip civil society with the tools to amplify their voices and influence international human rights mechanisms. 📅 Date: 7 May 🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk...
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Engaging with the United Nations
A capacity building session on engagement with the UN international human rights mechanisms
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Eurochild @eurochild-org.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
#Childrights are under threat and so are the organisations defending them. Anti-rights movements are using #childprotection language to roll back progress. We need a strong, funded #civilsociety to fight back. Read our Secretary General Sabine Saliba's blog 👇https://buff.ly/njjh8cD
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Eurochild @eurochild-org.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Have you read the latest #FirstYearsFirstPriority Newsletter? It's packed with #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment resources: from a major policy win in Bulgaria to groundbreaking research, advocacy updates, and inspiring local actions for young Roma children. 📖 Read it here: mailchi.mp/eurochild/fy...
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
I am delighted to have been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Recent attacks on human rights and long held values of peace and human dignity make RSE's commitment to use knowledge as a bright ray of light against the darkness ever more important. rse.org.uk/hubble-teles...
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Hubble Telescope scientist, The Duke of Edinburgh, and legendary cartoonist among 2025 RSE Fellows
The RSE has announced its 2025 cohort of new Fellows, celebrating leading minds from across science, arts, business, and public life.
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Eurochild @eurochild-org.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
How can the EU ensure #childrights are at the heart of its policies? This is the central question discussed today between the Child Rights Action Group (CRAG), the largest network of child rights organisations at EU level, and the @europarl.europa.eu Child Rights Intergroup. 👉 buff.ly/1GiXurc
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Hugely sad news. Christina McKelvie was a huge champion of children's rights. Her positivity, kindness, and passion for improving people's lives shone so brightly. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Scottish govenrment minister Christina McKelvie dies aged 57
McKelvie stepped back from her duties last summer after announcing she had breast cancer.
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Delighted to be joining the National Lottery Committee Fund Scotland Committee. At a time when communities are facing so many challenges, it is inspiring to be able to support incredible and innovative projects across Scotland which are changing lives. bigblogscotland.org.uk/2025/03/20/i...
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Introducing our new Scotland committee members
We are delighted to introduce to you the four new members joining our Scotland Committee.  Together, Bruce Adamson, David Dorward, Erin Williams and Melodie Crumlin will bring a passion for ma…
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Bruce Adamson @bruceadamson.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Huge pleasure to join discussions on UNCRC incorporation at Queens University Belfast today. Great contributions from @profbronaghbyrne.bsky.social @childrensrightsqub.bsky.social Commissioner Chris Quinn and Youth Panel members Alex and Seren from NICCY
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