Who we are. Around the world, one out of five children lives in extreme poverty, living on less than US$1.90 a day. having disability that means you are distressed at having your mouth and nose covered. But if you still want to, you can.

Education in itself is an empowering right and one of the most powerful tools by which economically and socially marginalized children and adults can lift themselves out of poverty and participate fully in society. It can be cloth or textile, and can be reusable or disposable. Children get recruited, used, killed and maimed. 6 out of 10 leave primary school without achieving minimum proficiency levels in reading and mathematics, according to a 2017 UNESCO report. Children and young people have the right to participate in all decisions which affect them, and this is something we’ve been asking Scottish Government to do throughout the pandemic.

This right is therefore distinct from the right to “further education” provided for in section 29(1)(b). Your school should make sure that everyone understands that some young people may not be able to wear face coverings, and that you have a right to privacy about the reasons you aren’t able to wear one. Schools should work with children and young people on how they will implement the changes and on how they’ll use face coverings..

You can get more information about face coverings on the Scottish Government’s website. Hundreds of thousands were malnourished. They should provide free face coverings so all children and young people are able to wear them. In 1965, the organization was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize “for the Promotion of brotherhood among nations.” Today, UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere. We’re available for advice on children’s human rights on email at inbox@cypcs.org.uk and on freephone at 0800 019 1179.We're experiencing a high number of enquiries at the moment so there may be some delay in our response, but we will reply as soon as we can. Children’s gender, disability, poverty, nationality or religious origin may all increase the risk of violence with the youngest being especially vulnerable as they are less able to speak up and seek support. In 2006, the UN Study provided a set of recommendations on how to end violence against children; and the Secretary-General appointed a Special Representative to ensure their effective follow-up and to monitor implementation.

It takes place against children in institutions, in schools, and at home. Yet, around the world, millions of children are denied a fair chance for no reason other than the country, gender or circumstances into which they are born. The unprecedented acceptance of the Convention clearly shows a wide global commitment to advancing children’s rights. We must work urgently to ensure that noble vision becomes a reality for every child. Education authorities in Scotland are required to provide drinking water to children in schools. These decisions must be kept under review.

What should I do if my school isn’t giving me access to fresh water? Your school has a responsibility to make sure there is no bullying or stigma about not wearing a mask. Governments should If necessary you can ask the head teacher to seek advice from the education authority, who should support them to ensure that drinking water can be provided within the school in a way that protects the rights to health of children and staff. It is important that access to drinking water is provided safely and education authorities should support schools to do this.

Some children and young people might be worried or might not be able to wear a face covering. Do I need to wear a face covering – like a face mask – at school? Face masks aren’t the only form of face covering: scarves, buffs and bandanas all also count as well. These deprivations leave a lasting imprint; in 2019, 149 million children under the age of five were stunted. More than twenty years ago, the world united to condemn and mobilize against the use of children in armed conflict. These are significant developments but much more needs to be done. If you’re in a classroom – or somewhere else where you’re not moving around – you don’t need to wear a face covering. Whether you’re a child, young person or adult, we’ll point you towards the information that you need. In 1959, the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, which defines children’s rights to protection, education, health care, shelter, and good nutrition. Peer violence is also a concern, as is the growth in cyberbullying. More than half will be from sub-Saharan Africa.