NEWS

* I WITNESS: THE UNCRC IN SCOTLAND

Young people from across Scotland telling it like it is! Young people's views on Discrimination, Participation, Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Health, Looked After Children and Young People and Education: Article 12 in Scotland's alternative report to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, a response to the UK Government's latest periodic report.

A group of five young people from Article 12 in Scotland, who have been working on this project for almost two years, presented this report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (Geneva) on June the 11th 2008. Thanks to Fiona Robertson of the Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights for moral support!

Click here to download a PDF copy. If you would like a hard copy, click here to order. If you prefer an audio version click here to download our podcasts which include a summary of our report and further information on the UNCRC.

*European Commission latest communication:
Promoting young people's full participation in education, employment and society. Click here to download the report.

PARTICIPATE!

The National Conversation

The Scottish Government has asked Young Scot to consult with young people to see what they think about Scotland and its future. This is part of the National Conversation, where the Government is asking everyone in Scotland what they think about the future of the country.

There are lots of different views on how Scotland should be run in the future, but the important thing is that they all count. Some people are very happy with the way Scotland is run at the moment. Other people think it should be an independent country, in the same ways as neighbouring countries like Norway and Ireland, and others think it should stay the same, but that the Parliament should have more powers. This is why the Government have started the National Conversation, to let everyone in Scotland have a chance to decide what they think – including you! Go to the Young Scot website to have your say.

EVENTS

* CLUED UP! MALAWI

Three members of Eye of the Child, our partner organisation in Malawi, visited Scotland earlier this month. We had a full programme arranged for their visit. We are grateful for the support of UNICEF, Save the Children, Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights, the Office of the Children's Commissioner, Fife Council and Karen Gillon MSP for their support and contributions.

Click here to read more about Malawi, Eye of the Child and the actions and outcomes of our partnership work.

* ONE MILLION VOICES SCOTLAND

Coinciding with Montrose Music Festival our latest signing took place on SATURDAY 31ST MAY in Montrose. Thanks to all who signed our banners - every signature counts!

A special thanks to Kira for all her hard work:-)

More gigs and signings will take place in the coming months, click here to visit our ONE MILLION VOICES SCOTLAND MySpace page for more information.