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. 

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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…

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Your Right to Vote

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Activate Your Rights

Activate Your Rights is information created for young people, by young people in partnership with Children in Scotland, Scottish Government…

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