Conference will hear from leading experts
A national conference on babies' rights is being held this Thursday (6 March) at The Barracks, Stirling.
Run by Starcatchers in partnership with Children in Scotland and Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights), the event will bring unite experts to discuss how they support the very youngest members of society in the realisation of their rights under the UNCRC.
With increasing attention on the rights of children, the conference will focus on advancing a comprehensive approach to babies’ rights that includes the role of the arts and creative experiences, as well as the integral role of a baby’s significant adult in their lives.
Keynote addresses will be delivered by infant psychologist and author of the Laughing Baby and the Babies Laugh, Dr Casper Addyman; and Gerison Lansdown, international consultant and advocate for children’s rights.
Rhona Matheson, Starcatchers’ chief executive, said: “Creative experiences offer a unique and inclusive approach for professionals when supporting babies, toddlers and their grown-ups in understanding their rights.
“This landmark event is designed to engage with a range of professionals around Scotland, from healthcare providers to educators and from human rights professionals to policymakers.
“Attendees will have the opportunity to network, share ideas, and participate in meaningful discussions that aim to create lasting positive change for infants and their families in Scotland.”
Dr. Judith Turbyne, chief executive of Children in Scotland, added: “With the incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots law last year, this seems like a perfect time to be exploring babies’ rights in greater depth.
“Over the past decade, we have seen some positive examples of children and young people having their voices heard across society, however Scotland is still very much on a journey to embedding children’s rights.”
The event is now sold out and waiting list spaces are available. To learn more about the full programme, please visit www.starcatchers.org.uk.
