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National Youth Work Awards 2025
Shining a light on Scotland’s youth work heroes! Nominations for this year’s National Youth Work Awards are open until 10th January.
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work
  • Date:  6 November, 2024
YouthLink Scotland Launches Refreshed National Youth Work Induction Checklist
The updated National Youth Work Induction Checklist covers the essential skills needed to deliver effective, rights-based youth work.
  • Topic:  Training & Development
  • Date:  5 November, 2024
"I don’t want to go down that road"
New research by Action for Children shines a light on the harrowing experiences of criminally exploited children and young people at the hands of their exploiters. These range from kidnappings and threats to life, to serious assaults with weapons including knives, baseball bats, dog chains, and acid.
  • Topic:  Child Protection
  • Date:  4 November, 2024
30 Under 30
Meet this year’s 30 Under 30! The Young Women's Movement are excited to introduce 30 inspirational young women, girls and non-binary people aged 13–30 who are leading change and excelling in their fields. From campaigning to kickboxing, arts to community work, you’ll find 30 inspiring stories in this year’s list!
  • Topic:  Equality, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  4 November, 2024
YouthLink Scotland Response to Edinburgh Integration Joint Board Cuts Proposal
YouthLink Scotland calls on the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board to reconsider the decision to cut funding to third-sector organisations supporting young people and vulnerable groups. and urges local and national government across the country to collaborate with third-sector partners to find sustainable solutions that protect these vital services.
  • Topic:  Funding
  • Date:  31 October, 2024
Challenging Justice Inequalities with Children in Conflict with the Law
The Challenging Justice Inequalities Project is funded by the Nuffield Foundation and aims to explore how the interactions between poverty, protected characteristics and inequalities shape children’s experience of justice in Scotland. They are looking for 10 children aged 14-17 who have had justice experience and are passionate about contributing to positive change to be part of their Youth Advisory Group.
  • Topic:  Crime, Equality
  • Date:  31 October, 2024
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The LGBT Charter for Workplaces
A powerful initiative from LGBT Youth Scotland designed to help Scottish businesses cultivate inclusive, affirming, and equitable environments for LGBTQ+ employees. The Charter provides practical steps, policy guidance, and tools to create workplaces where everyone feels valued, safe, and supported.
  • Topic:  Equality
  • Date:  31 October, 2024
Child Poverty and the Housing Emergency
Aberlour Children's Charity and Shelter Scotland have jointly produced a new report examining the evidence linking child poverty and the housing emergency.
  • Topic:  Housing/Homelessness, Poverty
  • Date:  30 October, 2024
CHEX: Working Across Scotland to Promote Community-led Health
Find out more about the national network, working with community-led health organisations, local authorities, the NHS and Scottish Government to promote the approach as a way to tackle Scotland’s persistent health inequalities.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  29 October, 2024
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Children First Declares Childhood Emergency in Scotland
Children First has declared a “childhood emergency” in Scotland, with new research revealing most adults believe growing up in the country is worse than ever before.
  • Topic:  Child Protection, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  23 October, 2024
Growing Up in Kinship Care
New research from the Centre for Excellence for Children’s Care and Protection highlights the need for increased support for Scotland’s kinship families.
  • Topic:  Care
  • Date:  22 October, 2024
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First Minister Backs Alcohol-Free Childhood Campaign
First Minister John Swinney has pledged his support for a joint campaign aimed at ensuring children and young people in Scotland grow up free from the harmful effects of alcohol marketing.
  • Topic:  Addiction, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  22 October, 2024

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