We need to give children a role in how we react to the pandemic
Article by Commissioner Bruce Adamson on Scotland's response to the coronavirus pandemic that originally appeared in The National.
Learning at home for the first time? Our young adviser Kaydence shares her top learning resources
Our young adviser Kaydence has been a home learner for years, so she knows all about the most interesting and engaging resources that are out there.
Children and young people deserve our support in the coronavirus pandemic. This is what Scotland must do to protect their rights
As Scotland's schools prepare to shut as a result of the Coronavirus, Commissioner Bruce Adamson blogs on how adults can protect the human rights of children and young people in difficult times.
Are children in Scotland unlawfully deprived of their liberty? On #HumanRightsDay we’re launching an investigation to find out
On human rights day we're launching an investigation into whether children in Scotland are being unlawfully placed in secure accommodation and so deprived of their liberty.
The UNCRC turns 30 today— there’s a lot to celebrate, but Scotland’s running out of time to incorporate it
There’s not much time left for Scotland's current Parliament to incorporate the UNCRC. That means our message on the Convention's birthday is both one of celebration and one of urgency.
Looked After children and young people and rights to education: Accessing the right to Coordinated Support Plans
For Care Experienced Week, we’d like to focus on the barriers preventing both Looked After children and other children with ASN from accessing their right to CSPs in Scotland.
Children and young people defend our human rights— here are eight ways adults can help them do it
International Officer Kara Brown blogs on the eight recommendations made by young Human Rights Defenders in Promote. Protect. Defend, a report published by our office and laid before the Scottish Parliament.
Swimming to the Surface
Eilidh, a Young Adviser and Human Rights Defender, shares her experience of being bullied.
7 Ways to get Better At Taking Young People Seriously
Katrina Lambert of our Human Rights Defenders Action Group outlines key things adults can do to help young citizens bring about real change.