1. The Rights of Children and Young People
Human Rights Education & Active Citizenship
27th October 2011
City Chambers, George Square, Glasgow

2. UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Adopted by the UN in 1989
Recognition that children need special care and attention
193 State Parties
Optional Protocols
Ratified by the UK in 1991

3. About Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People
Promote and safeguard the rights of children and young people
Review law, policy and practice
Promote good practice by service providers
Carry out and commission research
Involve children and young people in our work (as well as organisations working with them)
Investigate
Have regard to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

4. Quick Quiz.. What do you know about Scotland’s Commissioner and the UNCRC?

5. Using the articles of the UNCRC in your day to day work

6. The Rights of Children and Young People Bill
What does this mean for you?

7. Contact Information
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