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Incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scottish law

1 April 2021 by Euan Hamilton

In this blog, EaRN volunteer Amy Kerr writes about the landmark decision to incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scottish law. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (‘UNCRC’) was adopted by the United Nations in 1989 and is regarded as a highly important international …

ENABLE WORKS NEEDS YOU!

17 November 202017 November 2020 by Jason McCann

ENABLE Scotland would like your help to understand more about the support young people with a learning disability, and their parents, need to help them find work after leaving school. We are asking parents to complete a short online questionnaire and, if they wish, to take part in a group discussion or informal one-to-one conversation. …

Equality Outcomes 2021-2025

10 December 20205 November 2020 by Jason McCann

The Equality Act 2010  requires all public bodies to publish equality outcomes every four years. Working in partnership – Edinburgh, West Lothian and Midlothian Councils (including their education authorities and Midlothian’s licensing board), NHS Lothian, Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership and East Lothian Integrated Joint Board have developed a set of draft equality themes and outcomes for 2021-2025. These …

EDINBURGH POVERTY COMMISSION FINAL REPORT

13 October 2020 by Jason McCann

The final report of the Edinburgh Poverty Commission was published on 30 September with an online event featuring some of the Commissioners, representatives from public bodies in the city and citizens of Edinburgh who contributed to the research. Read the full report by following the link https://edinburghpovertycommission.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200930_EPC_FinalReport_AJustCapital.pdf

Actions to End Poverty in Edinburgh: The final report of the Edinburgh Poverty Commission

24 September 2020 by Jason McCann

Wednesday 30 September, 2 – 3.30pm. Online event, register in advance via this link. Edinburgh Poverty Commission was set up in November 2018 as an independent group working together to define the actions we need to take to end poverty in Edinburgh.Over 15 months we held 100 evidence sessions and project visits, met and heard from …

The Equalities and Human Rights Committee have two new call for views

9 September 2020 by Jason McCann

The Parliament is in its last year of the session before elections take place. Please take the opportunity to share your views. The Equalities and Human Rights Committee have two new call for views. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) The Committee has launched an inquiry into United Nations …

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