Article 42 introduced by Steven Kidd, RRSA Professional Adviser
Summary
TLDRStephen from UNICEF UK introduces the Rights Respecting Schools team and discusses Scotland's commitment to incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into its law. This ensures that children's rights are considered in all new legislation, budget decisions, and service planning, with legal repercussions for non-compliance. The Scottish government is funding the Rights Respecting Schools Award to raise awareness among students, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's rights to effectively advocate for them. The special edition pack highlights Article 42 and encourages Scottish schools to explore rights-based organizations and spread awareness.
Takeaways
- 📜 Stephen is part of the Rights Respecting Schools team at UNICEF UK, indicating a focus on children's rights education.
- 🏛️ The Scottish Parliament is in the process of incorporating the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scottish law.
- 📜 New laws, budget decisions, and service plans in Scotland must respect children's rights, with legal consequences for non-compliance.
- 💼 The Scottish government is actively promoting awareness of children's rights, including funding for RRSA in Scotland for the next three years.
- 👦🏻 The goal is to ensure more school children learn about their rights, emphasizing the importance of knowledge for advocacy.
- 📝 The script introduces a special pack focused on Article 42, which stresses the need for both children and adults to be informed about rights.
- 🔗 The pack features numerous links to rights-based organizations in Scotland, providing resources for further education and action.
- 📚 The new school year begins with an emphasis on the right to know about one's rights, suggesting a thematic focus on rights education.
- 🤔 The script encourages reflection on how to spread awareness of children's rights even further, prompting a call to action.
- 📈 There is an expectation that this initiative will lead to increased knowledge and advocacy for children's rights among the school community.
- 🌐 The script implies a broader context of global efforts to uphold and educate about the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Q & A
Who is speaking in the video script?
-Stephen, who is part of the Rights Respecting Schools team at UNICEF UK.
What is the Scottish Parliament's intention regarding the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child?
-The Scottish Parliament wants to incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scottish law, ensuring that any new laws, budget decisions, or service plans respect children's rights.
What could happen if the Scottish Parliament's intention is not followed?
-If the intention is not followed and children's rights are not respected, those responsible could be taken to court.
What is the Scottish government doing to promote awareness of children's rights?
-The Scottish government is working to raise awareness of children's rights, including funding the Rights Respecting Award (RRA) in Scotland for the next three years.
What is the purpose of funding the Rights Respecting Award in Scotland?
-The purpose is to provide more school children with the opportunity to learn about their rights, as knowing one's rights is essential for standing up for them.
What does Article 42 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child state?
-Article 42 states that children and adults need to be informed about rights.
Why is the video script focusing on Article 42 for Scottish schools?
-It is a special edition for Scottish schools and features links to rights-based organizations in Scotland, emphasizing the importance of knowing about rights.
What is the theme of the first article of the week for the new school year in the script?
-The theme is the right to know about one's rights.
What is suggested for the audience to do while exploring the activities in the script?
-The audience is encouraged to think about how they could spread the word about children's rights even further.
What is the Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRA)?
-The Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRA) is a recognition given by UNICEF UK to schools that demonstrate a commitment to promoting and respecting children's rights.
How can schools in Scotland ensure they are respecting children's rights in their operations?
-Schools can ensure they respect children's rights by incorporating the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into their policies, practices, and decision-making processes.
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