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Article 12 in Scotland

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Article 12 in Scotland works to build capacity and social capital via access to formal and non-formal learning and development opportunities, and rights and equalities awareness-raising work, in order to amplify the voices of marginalised young people.

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Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @cypcs.bsky.social · 9h

On #WorldChildrensDay, we team up with eSgoil for a fun, interactive online assembly (with BSL).

🎵 Body percussion with Solar Bear
🗣️ Learn about your rights
💭 Share where you feel heard
📅 Thu 20 Nov
⏰ 9.30–10am

Join live: bit.ly/4qCekiA

#ScotlandsAssembly

Digital poster promoting an online assembly for primary-aged children celebrating World Children’s Day and the right to be heard. The background shows children smiling and raising their hands. Main text reads: “Online assembly for primary-aged children. Join children across Scotland to celebrate #WorldChildrensDay & the right to be heard.” It lists activities: “Take part in a fun body percussion session with Solar Bear, learn about children’s rights and the UNCRC, share their views about where they feel heard.” Details: Thursday, 20 November, 9:30–10:00 am. “No registration needed — join live! With BSL interpretation.” Logos for BSL Interpretation, Scotland’s Assembly, e-Sgoil, Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, and Solar Bear appear at the bottom.

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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 10h

Following a very successful handover, we are delighted to announce Tommy Bennett as our new National Co-Coordinator. Huge thanks to Dr Leslie Drury for all her hard work and dedication during her 5 years in post, she will be very missed by everyone!

For more info: www.article12.org/tommy-joins-...

Tommy joins the Article 12 in Scotland Team! | Article 12 in Scotland

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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 11h

🎃👻 Happy Halloween 👻 🎃

The third installment in our Fireside Tales series is ‘The Old Ragged Man on the Road’.

➡️ www.grthm.scot/theoldragged...

The Old Ragged Man on the Road — GRTHM.scot

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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · 2d

⏰🚨2 week to go, don't miss out

📣 What does ‘accountability’ mean in context of a Children’s Human Rights Approach?

Our training sessions on ‘Taking a Children’s Human Rights Approach in Practice’

✨Accountability
📆11 November
⏰10:00 – 12:00

Register ➡️ www.togetherscotland.org.uk/training-and...

Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 1d

🎃👻 The second installment in our ‘Fireside Tales’ is The Stranger’s Hand’ 👻🎃

➡️ www.grthm.scot/thestrangers...

The Stranger's Hand — GRTHM.scot

My mother used to tell me a tale handed down from her father, and his father before him. It all took place many, many moons ago, when men gathered in old roadside inns, their wagons resting under a moonlit sky and horses dozing in the yard.

www.grthm.scot

Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · 2d

👻🎃This Halloween, we would like to give you a treat rather than a trick.

So grab a cuppa, get cosy and enjoy our series of Scottish Travellers' ghost stories, passed down orally, around the campfire, from generation to generation. First up: Jack’s Deal with The Devil: www.grthm.scot/jacksdealwit...

Jack's Deal with the Devil — GRTHM.scot

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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · Aug 7

If you have already applied for our new role, please note that the email was incorrect. Please resend your application to [email protected]

We are looking for the right person to join our team at Article 12 in Scotland! Click the link for how to apply:
www.grthm.scot/cocoordinato...

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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · Jul 31

We are looking for the right person to join our team at Article 12 in Scotland! Click the link for job description and how to apply:
www.grthm.scot/cocoordinato...

Co-Coordinator/Development Worker Role — GRTHM.scot

www.grthm.scot

Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · Jun 30

The First Minister has also announced a formal apology in Parliament regarding historical policies affecting Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland, colloquially known as the “Tinker Experiment(s)”', which can be read here:
www.gov.scot/publications...

Historical policies affecting Gypsy/Traveller communities: First Minister's statement

Statement by First Minister John Swinney in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 25 June 2025.

www.gov.scot

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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · Jun 30

We are pleased to see this step made to acknowledge the pain experienced by victims and families throughout the Gypsy/Traveller community.

Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · Jun 30

The Scottish Government has responded to the independent archival research report and the initial community consultation regarding historical policies that impacted Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland, colloquially known as "The Tinker Experiment(s)."
www.gov.scot/publications...

Historical policies impacting Gypsy/Traveller communities: Scottish Government's response

This is the Scottish Government’s response to the independent archival research report and the initial community consultation regarding historical policies that impacted Gypsy/Traveller communities in...

www.gov.scot

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STEP Centre for nomadic communitities and education @mobileandlearn.bsky.social · Jun 13

Looking forward joining the Gypsy, Traveller & Roma History History Month event hosted by Scottish Government at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Thurs 19th June with partner organisations @article12scotland.bsky.social , @mecopp.bsky.social, Romano Lav @Roma_Voice, Community renewal trust, Ando Glaso

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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · Jun 1

June is Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month 2025!
#GRTHM25
If you have an event or post your would like shared, please contact us at [email protected]

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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · Mar 5

The Mind to Mind campaign has been designed to help normalise discussions around mental health and wellbeing, and promotes the dedicated NHS inform site as a trusted resource to help people who may be facing challenges with their mental wellbeing.

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What does it mean to be 'onside'? New Mind to Mind video and translated resources available | Scottish Government Marketing News

New video, translated and accessible campaign resources are now available for Mind to Mind.

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Article 12 in Scotland @article12scotland.bsky.social · Feb 19

Hello @bsky.app, we are excited to be here! Please head over to www.article12.org to learn more about our work, and if we already know you - hi, and please give us a follow!

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Article 12 in Scotland works to build capacity and social capital through access to formal and non-formal learning and development opportunities that amplify the voice of those young people who are le...