Introduction

This symbols resource has been designed to increase knowledge and understanding of children’s rights within the UNCRC. Children, young people and adult practitioners helped us to adapt 42 articles of the UNCRC into symbols. All children should be able to access information about their own rights in their own language and we have produced this resource in BSL to support young BSL users to explore rights in their first, or preferred language. The Children and Young People’s Commissioner promotes and protects the rights of all children in Scotland who are under 18 or up to 21 if you are care experienced. Our symbols resource is one that we use most often as a clear and accessible way to explain children’s rights. We have other key resources in BSL available on our website and please contact us if you would like more information.