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The United Nations Convention on the Rights of The Child (UNCRC) Explained: A report on your rights in Scotland

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YOUR RIGHTS: ANY QUESTIONS

Here are some useful sites that might give you more information:

  • Phone ChildLine on 08001111 for a confidential chat about any problem. Or visit www.childline.org.uk
  • Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People is responsible for making sure the promises made to young people by the UN Convention are delivered. More at: www.sccyp.org.uk
  • UNICEF is the United Nations agency that promotes children's rights all over the world. More at: www.unicef.org.uk
  • For information from around the world go the CBBC site and type in children's rights in the search engine at: www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc
  • If you think someone is not respecting your rights you can get advice about what to do from the Scottish Child Law Centre. Check out the Kids Zone at their web site: www.sclc.org.ukor phone 0800 328 8970 for free legal advice.
  • For information about health visit: www.teenagehealthfreak.org
  • If you have any questions or need advice if you are looked after at home or away from home contact Who Cares? Scotlandwww.whocaresscotland.orgby email: enquiries@whocaresscotland.orgor phone 0141 226 4441.

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