How well do you know your rights?
Find out about your rights, what the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) means to you and what to do if you feel your rights aren’t being respected.
What is the UNCRC?
The UNCRC is the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. It was agreed and signed by countries in the UN in 1990 with the aim to recognise the rights of children and sets out that they should be protected and promoted in all areas of their lives.
Stand Up For Your Rights
If you feel like you’re not being treated fairly and that your rights aren’t being respected, take a look at these resources which explore how you can speak out and find support when it comes to getting your rights respected.
Getting Your Rights Taken Seriously
Get Help With Your Rights
Your Right to Information
The UNCRC states a right to information. Young people have the right to get information in lots of different ways,…
What is the UNCRC?
Find out what the UNCRC is, what it does and what it means for children and young people all over…
Know Your Rights
Access to College and University
In Scotland, we all have a right to primary & secondary education, but we should also be able to access…
Know Your Rights as a Tenant
Got a question about your rights as a tenant? This article covers a range of topics with some of the…
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code is all about your rights and responsibilities when you’re making the most of Scotland’s great…
What Support Can I Get as a Care Leaver or If I’m Care Experienced?
Benefits, support and places to go for help if you’ve been in care or are a care leaver in Scotland.
What Benefits Can I Claim in Scotland?
Find out everything you need to know about what benefits are available in Scotland, whether you are eligible to receive…
Access to College and University
In Scotland, we all have a right to primary & secondary education, but we should also be able to access…