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A colourful illustration shows five smiling children standing close together in a field of bright wildflowers. They hold up a large white banner that reads “Let’s explore oor richts” — written playfully in green and red crayon-style text, using Scots language for “our rights.” Two children hold shields with the words “Proteck” and “Haud Aff.” The scene feels warm and friendly, celebrating children’s rights and Scottish identity in an inclusive, joyful way.

Resource: Learning about human rights, Let's Explore Our Rights

Date published on site: 28/11/2023

Let’s Explore Oor Richts

Let’s Explore Oor Richts, our new illustrated book in Scots on human rights for very young children. The book was published earlier this year and we are delighted that we now have a Scots edition. All children should be able to access information about their rights in their own language and this book will help teachers to have those first conversations – in Scots – about human rights with young children.

An illustrated image shows five smiling children standing together in a colourful field of wildflowers. They hold a large white banner with the Gaelic words “A’ coimhead air ar còraichean,” meaning “Let’s explore our rights.” The children are cheerful and diverse, two holding shields that read “Gleidh” and “Dìon,” which translate to “Protect” and “Defend.” The background shows bright flowers and a soft blue sky, creating a joyful and inclusive atmosphere celebrating children’s rights in Gaelic.

Resource: Learning about human rights, Let's Explore Our Rights, Other Languages

Date published on site: 03/11/2023

Coimhead air ar Còraichean (Let’s Explore Our Rights)

The book, beautifully illustrated by Corinna Campbell and available in both Gaelic and English, takes young children on a journey to discover rights such as having a safe home, the right to be healthy, to learn, and to play. An audio and video version of the book has been recorded by Mirabelle, a 10-year-old pupil from Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce P6. She mentioned that it was fun to read the book and appreciated that it is available in both Gaelic and English. Commissioner Nicola Killean emphasized that “Let’s Explore Our Rights” explains to very young children the importance of rights in a way they can understand.

A bright, cheerful illustration of five children standing together outdoors in a meadow full of colourful flowers. They hold up a large white banner that reads “Let’s explore our rights” in playful, hand-drawn letters — “explore” written in green and “rights” in bold red. Two children hold shields that say “Protect” and “Defend.” The sky behind them is soft blue, giving a warm and welcoming feel. The image promotes children learning about their rights in a friendly and inclusive way.

Resource: British Sign Language, Learning about human rights, Let's Explore Our Rights

Date published on site: 12/05/2023

Let’s explore our rights

Let’s Explore Our Rights” teaches young children about their human rights. The book which features iconic Scots landmarks is aimed at children aged up to five. It was beautifully illustrated by Corinna Campbell and takes readers on a journey to discover rights like having a safe home, being healthy, learning, and playing. The book will support early years practitioners to spark first conversations about human rights with very young children.