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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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โญ๏ธ๐ŸŽ„Thank you to all our wonderful workers, funders, our Board of Trustees and especially to all the children and young people who have participated in our projects this year. You are all incredible and we couldn't ask for a better team!

We will now be closed until the 7th of January๐ŸŽ„โญ๏ธ

22.12.2025 18:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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December 10th is International Human Rights Day. We believe in making rights matter, every day of the year.

10.12.2025 17:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Article 12 is honoured to share a message from the First Minister of Scotland to all the incredible children & young people working with us on our Roadside Futures: Human Rights Defenders project! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ

#FirstMinister #UNCRC #Gypsy #Traveller #youth #HRD #HumanRightsDefenders #Rights #MovingForChange

04.12.2025 19:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for coming along today, and for all your support. We are so proud of all our amazing Human Rights Defenders! We look forward to continuing working in partnership with you. Watch this space for the report!

04.12.2025 19:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Title, quote in the middle, Together logo and Humanist Society Scotland logo.

Title, quote in the middle, Together logo and Humanist Society Scotland logo.

๐Ÿ“ฃEvery child has the right to freedom of thought, conscience & religion โ€“ yet the current law allows pupils in Scotland to be compelled to take part in collective worship at school

โžก๏ธ togetherscotland.blog/2025/11/20/h...

20.11.2025 17:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Digital poster promoting an online assembly for primary-aged children celebrating World Childrenโ€™s Day and the right to be heard. The background shows children smiling and raising their hands. Main text reads: โ€œOnline assembly for primary-aged children. Join children across Scotland to celebrate #WorldChildrensDay & the right to be heard.โ€ It lists activities: โ€œTake part in a fun body percussion session with Solar Bear, learn about childrenโ€™s rights and the UNCRC, share their views about where they feel heard.โ€ Details: Thursday, 20 November, 9:30โ€“10:00 am. โ€œNo registration needed โ€” join live! With BSL interpretation.โ€ Logos for BSL Interpretation, Scotlandโ€™s Assembly, e-Sgoil, Children and Young Peopleโ€™s Commissioner Scotland, and Solar Bear appear at the bottom.

Digital poster promoting an online assembly for primary-aged children celebrating World Childrenโ€™s Day and the right to be heard. The background shows children smiling and raising their hands. Main text reads: โ€œOnline assembly for primary-aged children. Join children across Scotland to celebrate #WorldChildrensDay & the right to be heard.โ€ It lists activities: โ€œTake part in a fun body percussion session with Solar Bear, learn about childrenโ€™s rights and the UNCRC, share their views about where they feel heard.โ€ Details: Thursday, 20 November, 9:30โ€“10:00 am. โ€œNo registration needed โ€” join live! With BSL interpretation.โ€ Logos for BSL Interpretation, Scotlandโ€™s Assembly, e-Sgoil, Children and Young Peopleโ€™s Commissioner Scotland, and Solar Bear appear at the bottom.

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

๐ŸŽต Body percussion with Solar Bear
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Learn about your rights
๐Ÿ’ญ Share where you feel heard
๐Ÿ“… Thu 20 Nov
โฐ 9.30โ€“10am

Join live: bit.ly/4qCekiA

#ScotlandsAssembly

31.10.2025 10:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Tommy joins the Article 12 in Scotland Team! | Article 12 in Scotland

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-...

31.10.2025 09:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Old Ragged Man on the Road โ€” GRTHM.scot

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป Happy Halloween ๐Ÿ‘ป ๐ŸŽƒ

The third installment in our Fireside Tales series is โ€˜The Old Ragged Man on the Roadโ€™.

โžก๏ธ www.grthm.scot/theoldragged...

31.10.2025 07:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Together logo, unusual shape, Together lanyard with a child photo inside. Graphic.

Together logo, unusual shape, Together lanyard with a child photo inside. Graphic.

โฐ๐Ÿšจ2 week to go, don't miss out

๐Ÿ“ฃ What does โ€˜accountabilityโ€™ mean in context of a Childrenโ€™s Human Rights Approach?

Our training sessions on โ€˜Taking a Childrenโ€™s Human Rights Approach in Practiceโ€™

โœจAccountability
๐Ÿ“†11 November
โฐ10:00 โ€“ 12:00

Register โžก๏ธ www.togetherscotland.org.uk/training-and...

29.10.2025 11:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Stranger's Hand โ€” 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.

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป The second installment in our โ€˜Fireside Talesโ€™ is The Strangerโ€™s Handโ€™ ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ

โžก๏ธ www.grthm.scot/thestrangers...

30.10.2025 08:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Jack's Deal with the Devil โ€” GRTHM.scot

๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒThis 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: Jackโ€™s Deal with The Devil: www.grthm.scot/jacksdealwit...

29.10.2025 09:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you have already applied for our new role, please note that the email was incorrect. Please resend your application to admin@article12.org

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...

07.08.2025 20:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Co-Coordinator/Development Worker Role โ€” GRTHM.scot

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...

31.07.2025 12:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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.

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

30.06.2025 15:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

30.06.2025 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Historical policies impacting Gypsy/Traveller communities: Scottish Government's response This is the Scottish Governmentโ€™s response to the independent archival research report and the initial community consultation regarding historical policies that impacted Gypsy/Traveller communities in...

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...

30.06.2025 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

13.06.2025 14:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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June is Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month 2025!
#GRTHM25
If you have an event or post your would like shared, please contact us at admin@article12.org

01.06.2025 11:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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.

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.

sgmarketing-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/mind-to...

05.03.2025 09:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Article 12 in Scotland - build capacity and social capital 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...

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!

19.02.2025 20:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0