Overview
All people have rights that apply to everyone in the world.
Young people have other rights, too. These are listed in a document called the UN Convention on The Rights of the Child, or UNCRC. Watch the child-friendly video to find out more about rights.
Rights Respecting Schools
Schools can work towards gaining Rights Respecting Schools Awards from UNICEF UK. Find out about these in the video below.
All 110 schools in Dumfries and Galloway have achieved at least Bronze Accreditation in Rights Respecting Schools awards. Follow the links below to Primary and Secondary Schools to find a school and download their handbook to find out about rights in the school.