Rights and Identity

Do you know your rights? Find out how to vote, support you can access if you’re a young carer, and much more!

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. 

Young Carers

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Young Carers

Find out how to apply for the Young Carers Package, Carer’s Allowance and the Young Carers Grant. Hear stories from…

Young Carers

Your Right to Vote

Housing

The Scottish Outdoor Access Code

Other content you might be interested in

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Young Carers Package

The Young Carers Package is available to all young carers in Scotland between the ages of 11-18. Find out more…

Young Carers Package
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Voting

Can I vote? How do I register to vote? And how do I vote? We explain everything related to voting…

Voting
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Steps to Pride

Check out our Steps to Pride, created by young people from the Fantastic Six LGBT group.

Steps to Pride
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What Do Young Carers Do?

Young carers across Scotland are supporting the people they care for in a variety of ways. Read our article to…

What Do Young Carers Do?
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