The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) says that every child has the right to be heard in decisions that affect them. Many young people were unable to vote in the 2016 […]
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Young Brexit Voices: It’s Our Future Too
Children and Young People's Panel on Europe
Report Theme: Rights Participation & Engagement
Year Evidence Completed: 2020
Size of Study: 11-30
Age range: 7-10 11-14 15-17 18+
Location: Scotland-wide
Crown Estate Scotland Corporate Plan (2020-23)
Consultation with children and young people
Report Theme: Participation & Engagement
Author: Jane Miller and Elaine Kerridge
Year Evidence Completed: 2020
Size of Study: 51-100
Age range: 7-10 11-14 15-17 18+
Location: Scotland-wide
In 2019 Crown Estate Scotland commissioned Children in Scotland to deliver a consultation exercise with children and young people, regarding Crown Estate Scotland’s Draft Corporate Plan 2020-23. From November 2019-January 2020, the views and experiences […]
MCR Pathways Lockdown Survey
How To Build Back Better: Listening To The Voices Of Our Young People
Report Theme: Participation & Engagement
Author: MCR Pathways
Year Evidence Completed: 2020
Size of Study: 1001-5000
Location: Scotland-wide
As we emerge from lockdown, now, more than ever, it is vital that we capture and listen to the voices of our young people. Through the Young Scottish Talent Programme, MCR supports care-experienced and disadvantaged […]
Resource: Getting ready for FMQT Next Generation
Report Theme: Participation & Engagement
Author: YouthLink Scotland Children in Scotland
Year Evidence Completed: 2019
Size of Study: 51-100
Age range: 7-10 11-14 15-17 18+
Location: Scotland-wide
FMQT Next Generation Event 2 took place April 2019, giving more children and young people the chance to have their views heard and acted upon and a meaningful say about how Scotland is run.
The Status of Young Women in Scotland 2018
Report Theme: Participation & Engagement
Author: The Young Women's Movement
Year Evidence Completed: 2019
Size of Study: 101-500
Age range: 18+
Location: Scotland-wide
We decided to focus the report on providing deeper insights into young women’s political engagement, representation and activism.
Status of Young Women in Scotland 2016
Report Theme: Participation & Engagement
Author: The Young Women's Movement
Year Evidence Completed: 2016
Size of Study: 101-500
Location: Scotland-wide
In 2016 The Young Women’s Movement set out to explore the theme of hidden conversations with young women aged 16 to 30 living in Scotland. This report shines a light on issues experienced by groups of young women in Scotland whose voices are so often unheard.
Young Gypsy/Travellers’ Voices
I Witness: the UNCRC in the United Kingdom
Report Theme: Participation & Engagement
Author: Article 12 in Scotland
Year Evidence Completed: 2015
Location: Scotland-wide
Article 12 in Scotland, their partner organisations and peer educators engaged an consulted widely with 118 young Gypsy/Travellers in a process of rights-based peer education. This report comprises the voices of young Gypsy/Travellers from Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
I Witness: The Concluding Observations
Young people's views of the UNCRC Committee's Concluding Observations [2016] on the implementation of the UNCRC in the UK
Report Theme: Participation & Engagement
Author: Article 12 in Scotland
Year Evidence Completed: 2018
Size of Study: 51-100
Location: Scotland-wide
This report contains the views, opinions and recommendations of the young people who participated in Article 12 in Scotland’s research processes, with regards to the Concluding Observations published in 2016, and the issues which they feel continue to impact upon their lives, and those of their families, friends and communities.
“If an adult just listens…”
Children’s Parliament consultation on the F9 Form used to gather children’s views for Sheriff Court
Report Theme: Participation & Engagement
Author: Children's Parliament
Year Evidence Completed: 2017
Size of Study: 11-30
Location: Edinburgh City Fife
Children’s Parliament was commissioned by Family Law Committee to engage directly with children to explore their views on the draft F9 Forms and to gather feedback to ensure that the forms were appropriate, understandable and child-friendly. The children’s views and ideas were recorded by the facilitators throughout the process to inform this report.
What Kind Of Scotland?
Children Influencing Scotland's Future
Report Theme: Participation & Engagement
Author: Children's Parliament
Year Evidence Completed: 2017
Location: Scottish Borders
In this report children define the kind of Scotland they want to live in, a Scotland that adult duty bearers have a responsibility to make real. Children share consistent and challenging messages about their experiences of growing up; some of these experiences reflect their right to be born into and grow up in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding, but some do not.