
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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