Together launch their ‘State of Children’s Rights Report’
- Area of Work: Children and Young People
- Type: News Item
- Published: 26th February 2026
Showcasing organisations across Scotland who are taking steps to embed a children’s human rights approach in their work.
Every year, Together publishes the State of Children’s Rights Report which aims to monitor implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in Scotland. Each report takes a different approach to looking at whether enough is being done to fulfil the human rights of children living in Scotland.
This year’s State of Children’s Rights Report is dedicated to exploring case studies of organisations across Scotland taking forward aspects of a children’s human rights approach in their work, in the hope of sharing learning and ideas.
Scotland took the momentous step to incorporate the UNCRC into Scots Law in 2024 – but this, on its own, does not guarantee change. The gap between law and practice can be bridged when organisations and individuals use the five principles of a children’s human rights approach to shape culture, leadership, policies, services and relationships.
Structured around the five principles – embedding, equality and non-discrimination, empowerment, participation and accountability – the case studies ensure that this report is a practical resource that will help Scotland’s workforce ensure they respect, protect and fulfil children’s rights.
Together would like to say a massive thank you to the organisations who submitted a case study to contribute towards the report.
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