Starting #HumanRightsDay speaking with Dr Sophie Flemig about why human rights and a children’s rights based approach is integral to the work of Elevate Great. The rights framework is evidence based, and provides mechanisms for accountability against normative standards.

Early start for the Children's Rights and the Law Conference at Southern Cross University in Australia. Strong themes - the need for a children's rights based approach which is entrenched in law and develops community based support for children and families. www.scu.edu.au/business-law...

I’m delighted to be back in Belfast for the third Incorporation Conversation with Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People and Queen's University Belfast. This time we are focusing on faith groups and the important role they play in promoting children’s rights.

An inclusive system is not a privilege, it’s a right! The #TurinDeclaration calls for strong, inclusive care systems that empower families & carers EU & national leaders need to: 🟠Deliver an EU Care Deal 🟠Advance the EU Disability Strategy 🟠Strengthen the Child Guarantee buff.ly/2DTucBx

What a fabulous cross-sectoral session today with Glasgow’s Headteacher/ ELC Head mentors. Thank you @bruceadamson.bsky.social for insights and provocations around the legal status of the #UNCRC with implications and opportunities for heads. @mariemcquade.bsky.social @douglashutchison.bsky.social

Today we look forward to our morning with #Glasgow’s #Mentors from schools and ELCs. We are delighted to welcome @bruceadamson.bsky.social to lead our focus on the legal status of the #UNCRC and implications for education leadership. @mariemcquade.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social #Mentoring

New statement on Gaza from Eurochild: eurochild.org/news/trapped... What we are witnessing is not only a humanitarian catastrophe but also a profound test of international law and moral consistency. Now is the moment to step up: show consistency, embody courage, demand accountability.

Important intervention from the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC) calling on the EU and Member States to take urgent action to support children who are still trapped in Gaza despite positive family reunification decisions issued by Member States. enoc.eu/enoc-calls-f...

Great to see the coverage from last week’s session of the Cyprus 🇨🇾 Children’s Parliament, supported by Foni.

Lots of reflections from the fantastic Glasgow Gambling Harms Summit today #glasgowGHS25 The most important of which are: - The power of lived experience and the need to reflect the diversity of it in every aspect of decision making.

A huge pleasure to give a keynote address on Gambling Harm as a Human Rights Issue: Standing Strong for Health, Dignity, and Recovery. It’s impressive to see such an incredible group of lived experience, practitioners, policymakers, academics, and campaigners. #glasgowGHS25

Israeli attacks kill dozens more Palestinians in Gaza City alone as the death toll surges during its ground invasion.

I’m in Cyprus to meet with children from across the Mediterranean to discuss important issues around mental health and AI, but it’s impossible not to think about the fact that genocide is happening just a few hundred miles away. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel... www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...

Did you know that the Scottish Government has immediate plans to introduce a top-up benefit for families in Scotland affected by the UK's two child limit? Short 🧵 The Scottish Commission on Social Security scrutinised the draft regulations at pace this summer & I was invited to submit observations

A privilege joining 16th JaMSCAN International Symposium jamscan.jp Japan 🇯🇵 has made good progress on children’s rights with a new basic law, Children and Families Agency, & local Ombuds I’m supporting calls to go further - full incorporation of UNCRC & an Independent Children’s Rights Institution

Today the RRN and organisations promoting children's rights across Scotland are urging political parties to commit to protecting children from unregulated restraint and seclusion in schools. Read the full briefing: restraintreductionnetwork.org/wp-content/u...

Over 100 civil society children's rights organisations have issued a joint letter to the UN Secretary General and to States raising concern about the impacts of the UN liquidity crisis on the protection of children's rights. childrightsconnect.org/joint-letter...

This #worldhumanitarianday comes at a time where we are seeing a huge increase in killing, injuring, and detaining aid workers. #ActForHumanity calls on the public to stand with humanitarians, demand protection and support the lifelines they provide. www.unocha.org/news/world-h...

19 August is #WorldHumanitarianDay. Last year, we urged leaders to stop the killing of aid workers. They listened – then looked away. This year, we sound the alarm with sharper urgency: ❗ Protect humanitarians. ❗ Respect the rules of war. ❗ End impunity. #ActForHumanity

2024 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers. 2025 is on track to be even worse. Their work, meant to save lives, is under attack. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, the EU reiterates its steadfast support for humanitarian aid – a beacon of hope for those who suffer. → europa.eu/!h4wJpD

This a huge loss. Sir George was a great politician, but also an incredible humanitarian. Always generous with his advice and expertise on geopolitics and international systems, and passionate about using his knowledge and skill to deliver change. He will be missed. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

📰 We are delighted to launch The Strasbourg Bulletin, a new series of articles exploring the work of the Council of Europe, its relationship with the UK, and how it shapes the protection of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law across Europe 🌍

We either act now, or pay a higher price later! As co-chair of the EU Alliance for #InvestinginChildren we co-signed a joint letter to Presidents von der Leyen, Metsola & Costa urging them to prioritise the fight against #childpoverty in the next #EUbudget! 📄: buff.ly/m7TBHk8 #MFF #ChildGuarantee

The European Child Guarantee has been an amazing mechanism for the realisation of children’s rights. @eurochild-org.bsky.social I was on the Advisory Group for the Feasibility Study. Evidence based, rights based, investment in children: www.regioplan.nl/wp-content/u...

It's the fourth anniversary of the #EuropeanChildGuarantee! Since championing in 2015, Eurochild remained a leading civil society voice for its effective implementation & monitoring. Our analysis informed targeted recommendations that you can read here: buff.ly/UtOOT11

As the 5th World Congress on Justice With Children kicks off, we're launching our position paper on #violenceagainstchildren in #Europe. Our colleagues attending the congress will present it tomorrow together with our #DaphneChild project. 👉 buff.ly/haheGdr

We look forward to the final #EPA session today and thank all colleagues for such high quality contributions. @uofgheadship.bsky.social @markpriestley.bsky.social @rushtondr.bsky.social @bruceadamson.bsky.social @sineadgormally.bsky.social #StephenMcKinney #HelenMartin #ChrisChapman #SeonaidhBlack

@unicef.org's Report Card 19 finds that progress is at risk. Over past years improvements have been made in child well-being. But trends in basic areas show signs of reversal. And new risks to children’s health continue to emerge. Find out more: www.unicef.org/innocenti/re...

This #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek we want to highlight childhood as s a crucial period for #mentalhealth. Supporting #children’s mental health is critical for their immediate well-being, building resilience, & preventing future issues: buff.ly/i97ApU1

Growing up in a wealthy country does not guarantee a happy and healthy childhood. Some of the richest countries have seen significant declines in academic performance, mental health & physical health. Read @‌UNICEF's latest Report Card & find out more: www.unicef.org/innocenti/re...

🌍 What can NI learn from Scotland’s journey to incorporate the UNCRC into law? Join @childlawcentre.bsky.social along with @bruceadamson.bsky.social sharing reflections, challenges, & wins from Scotland’s experience 📅 Tuesday 13 May | 🕐 1–2pm | 💻 Online 🎟️ Book: www.tickettailor.com/events/child...

📅 Have you registered for our #EurochildGA & Members' Day #childrights webinars? On 8 May, alongside welcoming new members, celebrating our achievements, and voting, our members will share their expertise from 14:00 to 18:00! 👉 Register by 6 May: lnkd.in/dbv_U324

The Serbian government must prevent the use of sound devices for crowd control, says the European Court of #HumanRights👇 Full press release via hudoc.echr.coe.int/fre-press?i=... #ECHR

Great to see the launch of “A Century of Children's Rights: Honouring the Geneva Convention's legacy and pledging commitment for its road ahead” www.okaju.lu/en/100-joer-... 📖 www.okaju.lu/wp-content/u...

Philanthropy faces growing restrictions through legal barriers like the 'foreign agent' laws and misapplied anti-money laundering rules, threatening the freedom to give, associate, and advocate. Read the joint statement: https//lnkd.in/eQ-... #AntiRights @philea.bsky.social

1/ The EHRC interim guidance is very likely to have negative implications for the enjoyment of the #righttoeducation of kids who are trans. It also risks violations of intl law #childrights including the #bestinterests principle and the right to #health. www.equalityhumanrights.com/media-centre...

A great piece in the European Yearbook on #HumanRights by Chiara Altafin addressing ACRISL project litigation work on children deprived of liberty in a migration context brill.com/display/book... More on ACRISL's work here www.acrisl.org/litigation

Today, the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) publishes its 34th General Report of 2024 and a new standard on informal prisoner hierarchy.

Happy to see "Putting #ChildRights at the Heart of #StrategicLitigation Practice" -which draws on Advancing Child Rights Strategic Litigation project (www.acrrisl) findings-in this 100th edition of Cuadernos Deusto de Derechos Humanos orgd by Felipe Gomes www.deusto-publicaciones.es/deusto/pdfs/...

Our newest project output drawing on our research. This piece highlights our aims and the growing impacts of the ACRiSL model of #childrights consistent #strategiclitigation practice www.deusto-publicaciones.es/deusto/pdfs/...

📢 Want to learn how to engage effectively with the UN? Join us for "Engaging with the United Nations" This session aims to equip civil society with the tools to amplify their voices and influence international human rights mechanisms. 📅 Date: 7 May 🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk...

#Childrights are under threat and so are the organisations defending them. Anti-rights movements are using #childprotection language to roll back progress. We need a strong, funded #civilsociety to fight back. Read our Secretary General Sabine Saliba's blog 👇https://buff.ly/njjh8cD

Have you read the latest #FirstYearsFirstPriority Newsletter? It's packed with #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment resources: from a major policy win in Bulgaria to groundbreaking research, advocacy updates, and inspiring local actions for young Roma children. 📖 Read it here: mailchi.mp/eurochild/fy...

I am delighted to have been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Recent attacks on human rights and long held values of peace and human dignity make RSE's commitment to use knowledge as a bright ray of light against the darkness ever more important. rse.org.uk/hubble-teles...

How can the EU ensure #childrights are at the heart of its policies? This is the central question discussed today between the Child Rights Action Group (CRAG), the largest network of child rights organisations at EU level, and the @europarl.europa.eu Child Rights Intergroup. 👉 buff.ly/1GiXurc

Hugely sad news. Christina McKelvie was a huge champion of children's rights. Her positivity, kindness, and passion for improving people's lives shone so brightly. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Delighted to be joining the National Lottery Committee Fund Scotland Committee. At a time when communities are facing so many challenges, it is inspiring to be able to support incredible and innovative projects across Scotland which are changing lives. bigblogscotland.org.uk/2025/03/20/i...

Huge pleasure to join discussions on UNCRC incorporation at Queens University Belfast today. Great contributions from @profbronaghbyrne.bsky.social @childrensrightsqub.bsky.social Commissioner Chris Quinn and Youth Panel members Alex and Seren from NICCY

Important conversations facilitated by @childrensrightsqub.bsky.social  and @NICCY on incorporating UNCRC. Lots of learning from Scotland and @bruceadamson.bsky.social