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

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, the Minister for Children and Young People.

Activate Your Rights – Part 1: UNCRC 101

We learn all about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and what it means for Scotland.

Activate Your Rights – Part 2: A Closer Look at Articles Included in the UNCRC

We look at specific articles and why it’s so important that they are upheld.

Activate Your Rights – Part 3: How to be a Rights Champion

How to stand up for your rights and the role of human rights defenders.

Download the transcripts for Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of the Activate Your Rights podcast series.

Visit the Activate Your Rights homepage to find out more about your rights.

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