Activate Your Rights

How well do you know your rights?

Activate Your Rights is information created for young people, by young people in partnership with Children in Scotland, Scottish Government and Young Scot.

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.

July 15, 2024July 16, 202411+

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What is the UNCRC?

Find out what the UNCRC is, what it does and what it means for children and young people all over…

December 6, 2022April 19, 202411+

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Your Right to Information

The UNCRC states a right to information. Young people have the right to get information in lots of different ways,…

September 3, 2020May 7, 202411+

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Access to College and University

In Scotland, we all have a right to primary & secondary education, but we should also be able to access…

July 9, 2020April 19, 2024All ages

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Your Right to Good Mental Health

Everybody deserves the right to a free and clear mind. Find information about how to look after your emotional wellbeing,…

What is a UK General Election?

You might have heard stuff in the news about a UK General Election and wondered what it is.

June 14, 2024All ages

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Young Scot E-Voting

Your local council or a community group might be running a vote using our Young Scot e-voting website.

October 31, 2022February 7, 2023All ages

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Renfrewshire Youth Voice

Renfrewshire Youth Voice is a youth-run charity that helps make positive change and celebrates the achievements of young people. Get…

April 21, 2022May 8, 2024All ages

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What is Cyber Extortion and How Can You Spot It?

Cyber extortion is an online form of crime where criminals use threats to pressure victims into handing over money or other goods.

March 15, 2021April 19, 2024All ages

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Rape Crisis Scotland’s Resources for Young People

Rape Crisis Scotland have put together resources for young people to help you heal from sexual violence.

September 2, 2020December 7, 2022All ages

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What is the Scottish Youth Parliament?

Information about The Scottish Youth Parliament

September 1, 2022July 24, 2024All ages

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Fatimah's Blog: I Am a Young Carer

Fatimah is a young carer who is part of Carers Trust Scotland’s Young Adult Carer Advisory Group. In this blog, Fatimah…

May 28, 2024All ages

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Sexual Harassment

Find out more about sexual harassment and where to get help and support.

May 29, 2022May 1, 2024All ages

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What Can You Do at What Age?

Up-to-date information about the age of consent. How old do you need to be and what you can legally do…

September 3, 2020May 7, 202411+

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Access to College and University

In Scotland, we all have a right to primary & secondary education, but we should also be able to access…

December 14, 2022July 15, 2024All ages

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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.

December 15, 2022February 7, 2023All ages

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PACHEDU

PACHEDU is there to support diverse minorities in Renfrewshire and the West of Scotland and offers a variety of activities…

Activate Your Rights

What is the UNCRC?

Your Right to Information

Access to College and University

Your Right to Good Mental Health

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What is a UK General Election?

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What is Cyber Extortion and How Can You Spot It?

Rape Crisis Scotland’s Resources for Young People

What is the Scottish Youth Parliament?

Fatimah's Blog: I Am a Young Carer

Sexual Harassment

What Can You Do at What Age?

Access to College and University

What Support Can I Get as a Care Leaver or If I'm Care Experienced?

PACHEDU

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