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Happier, Safer Lives for Children - The Legacy of Glasgow 2014

A collaboration between UNICEF, Glasgow 2014 and the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has created an interactive adventure for Scottish children that focusses on children’s rights and global citizenship.

The project is called The Child Rights Launchpad and is one of the projects to be funded by money raised through the Commonwealth games.

Teresa Bergin, Director of UK Programmes at UNICEF UK, said:

“It will enthuse, empower and engage children and young people about rights in the context of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child – the absolute focus of UNICEF’s work to save and change children’s across the world.

Understanding their rights can make a huge difference to children’s lives. Knowing that they have a right to play, to learn, have a say and stay safe – to name just a few - can boost their self-confidence and help them to realise their power to make a difference in the world around them.”

The Launchpad is a website for children aged 3-18 and will allow them to explore and express their rights as children. The project is designed to encourage children to lead safer and happier lives but also to allow them to learn about challenges facing other children across the commonwealth.

The website will be freely provided to schools, community groups, sports groups and youth clubs throughout Scotland. It is the aim of UNICEF, Glasgow 2014 and the Commonwealth Games Federation that Launchpad reaches every child in Scotland before the start of the Commonwealth Games in 2018.

The Launchpad was announced on 2 August next to the Clyde figure for UNICEF resident in St Enoch’s Square throughout the Games.

The Launchpad is an extension the greatly successful UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Award, which has been running in the UK for the last ten years.

An academic study was carried out which found the scheme has had a profound effect on the majority of schools where it has been adopted. There has been a significant positive influence on the school ethos, relationships, inclusion and an understanding of the wider world. Headteacher of one of the schools involved said;

“After 16 years as head teacher, I cannot think of anything else we have introduced that has had such an impact.”

The project has been developed with key organisations working for children in Scotland including Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People. The project has also been designed to bring the Curriculum for Excellence alive in a wide range of settings.Cabinet Secretary for Commonwealth Games, Sport, Equalities and Pensioners Rights, Shona Robison said:

“UNICEF’s Child Rights Launchpad is an excellent resource, which will help inspire children to express their rights by taking action locally and globally to help other children be happier, safer, more active and more confident individuals.I am delighted that through the Legacy 2014 budget the Scottish Government has been able to support the Launchpad. This is another example of what the Games Legacy can achieve.”

Glasgow 2014 Chief Executive, David Grevemberg, said:

“This partnership has always been about putting children first in Scotland and every country in the Commonwealth and this project is a great example of that happening at grass roots level here in Scotland. Helping children to understand their rights will help them grow in confidence and have a positive impact on their behavior and wellbeing.”

The Launchpad is entirely free and will be supported with information and activities available from sports and community organizations which will reach reaching children from all backgrounds.

The website will go live later in August to meet school children returning from their summer break and should reach all children in Scotland over the next 4 years.

 

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