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.

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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 the world.

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Eight Ways to Make Your Voice Heard

Voting in elections is a great way to have your voice heard. But, if you can't vote yet, there are tons of other ways you can make sure your voice gets heard.

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Your Rights at School

Your school has a responsibility to make sure your rights are respected and that you receive an appropriate education.

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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, so long as it’s safe. Find out more about how Young Scot provides information that you can trust.

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Six Ways to Have Your Voice Heard at School

School is a great platform to make sure your voice is heard. Find out more about opportunities that may be available to you.

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Your Rights to Art, Culture, Leisure, and Play

Accessing art, culture, leisure and play as a young person is really important. The UNCRC protects these rights and there are lots of ways you can exercise them for free!

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Your Rights When Separated From a Parent

If your parents separate and no longer live together, your rights to spend time with each of them are protected by the UNCRC.

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Your Rights as a Disabled Young Person

As a disabled young person, the UNCRC includes rights that are specific to you that should be respected at all times.

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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 college and university education if we want to! Find out how you can get support to study after school.

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Protection from Harm

The UNCRC makes it clear that you should be protected from being hurt and abused. It’s important to understand the different types of harm you are protected from, and what to do if you or someone you know is being harmed.

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Your Rights at Work

W.O.R.K stands for Working, Opportunities, Rights & Knowledge and is an information source for young people, created by Young Scot, in partnership with Developing Young Workforce.
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Your Rights and the Law

How does the law work to protect your rights, and what rights do you have if you’ve been the victim or a crime, or been accused of committing one?

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Your Right to Good Health

Article 24 of the UNCRC recognises your right to good health, including access to health services and good nutrition.

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Your Right to Financial Support

All families in Scotland are entitled to some financial support from Scottish Government to help raise children and look after the family. Find out what your family is entitled to and where to get help with money worries.

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LGBT Rights

The LGBT community often face discrimination such as homophobia, biphobia and trans-phobia. This is not justified and the LGBT community have the same rights to feel safe and equal as anybody else.
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Staying Safe (Drugs)

To raise awareness of the harmful effects of drugs, drinking and smoking.
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Bullying and your Rights

Bullying can happen at school, at work or elsewhere. Being bullied can be a painful experience, however this article may provide some help in dealing with bullying. Provided are resources aimed at dealing with bullying behaviours. If you think bullying has become hate crime be sure to report it when necessary.
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Staying Safe Online

Do you know what you're sharing online? Can you spot the scam from the sure-thing? Are you keeping your data secure? Find out more about Cyber Resilience.
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Your Rights Online

In the digital world there are rights which everybody is entitled to. 5Rights are the rights which young people have in the digital world. The five main rights are: The right to remove The right to know The right to safety and support The right to informed and conscious choices. The right to digital literacy. Read more on these rights below.
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Standing Up For Your Rights

We all have rights. If you feel that your rights haven't been respected, find out how to stand up for them.

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Sexual Relationships and Consent

Sex and intimacy can be a wonderful experience. If both parties are not entirely comfortable then there could be an issue of consent. Read on to find out more about sex and consent.
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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, support from organisations around Scotland and tips on how to promote a positive mindset.
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Play UNICEF's Right Runner Game

Rise up and be heard with this fun, free mobile game developed by UNICEF. Learn about your rights and the UNCRC as you harness your own voice and spread the word!
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Quiz: Test Your UNCRC Knowledge

How well do you know the UNCRC? Test yourself with this quiz!

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True or False: How Well Do You Know Your Rights?

Knowing your rights is the first step to making sure they're respected. Test your knowledge with this true or false quiz!

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Information on Your Rights During Coronavirus from The Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland

The Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland (CYPCS) have a ton of excellent advice, resources and answers to questions about your rights involving the coronavirus.
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Learning Resources

A variety of learning resources for teachers to help teach young people about their rights. Let your teacher or school know about this resource!
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PODCAST: Activate Your Rights, The Rights of Children and Young People

Listen to our Activate Your Rights podcast! Young people discuss the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). They are joined by Bruce Adamson, the Children and Young People Commissioner for Scotland and Maree Todd MSP, the Minister for Children and Young People.

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Activate Your Rights

What is the UNCRC?

Eight Ways to Make Your Voice Heard

Your Rights at School

Your Right to Information

Six Ways to Have Your Voice Heard at School

Your Rights to Art, Culture, Leisure, and Play

Your Rights When Separated From a Parent

Your Rights as a Disabled Young Person

Access to College and University

Protection from Harm

Your Rights at Work

Your Rights and the Law

Your Right to Good Health

Your Right to Financial Support

LGBT Rights

Staying Safe (Drugs)

Bullying and your Rights

Staying Safe Online

Your Rights Online

Standing Up For Your Rights

Sexual Relationships and Consent

Your Right to Good Mental Health

Play UNICEF's Right Runner Game

Quiz: Test Your UNCRC Knowledge

True or False: How Well Do You Know Your Rights?

Information on Your Rights During Coronavirus from The Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland

Learning Resources

PODCAST: Activate Your Rights, The Rights of Children and Young People