Juliet Harris
@ulgrid.bsky.social
All about children's human rights.
Director at Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social and Trustee with Families Outside.
Also love climbing, biking, mountains, snow & goats.
Director at Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social and Trustee with Families Outside.
Also love climbing, biking, mountains, snow & goats.
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🤝It's #SocialMediaDay & #GivingTuesday
A massive thank you to everyone who donated to @ulgrid.bsky.social running through the night for children's rights -100K Ultra
We've raised through @justgiving.bsky.social £3,136.99 (inc. gift aid)
⏰Still time to donate➡️ www.justgiving.com/page/juliet-...
A massive thank you to everyone who donated to @ulgrid.bsky.social running through the night for children's rights -100K Ultra
We've raised through @justgiving.bsky.social £3,136.99 (inc. gift aid)
⏰Still time to donate➡️ www.justgiving.com/page/juliet-...
July 15, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🤝It's #SocialMediaDay & #GivingTuesday
A massive thank you to everyone who donated to @ulgrid.bsky.social running through the night for children's rights -100K Ultra
We've raised through @justgiving.bsky.social £3,136.99 (inc. gift aid)
⏰Still time to donate➡️ www.justgiving.com/page/juliet-...
A massive thank you to everyone who donated to @ulgrid.bsky.social running through the night for children's rights -100K Ultra
We've raised through @justgiving.bsky.social £3,136.99 (inc. gift aid)
⏰Still time to donate➡️ www.justgiving.com/page/juliet-...
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🌅A yr ago today we celebrated a new dawn for children's rights
Flying the UN & Scotland flags from the summit of Ben Nevis to celebrate children's rights becoming law through the #UNCRCScotland Act - thanks to @ulgrid.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who continues to champion children's rights 🙏
Flying the UN & Scotland flags from the summit of Ben Nevis to celebrate children's rights becoming law through the #UNCRCScotland Act - thanks to @ulgrid.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who continues to champion children's rights 🙏
July 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🌅A yr ago today we celebrated a new dawn for children's rights
Flying the UN & Scotland flags from the summit of Ben Nevis to celebrate children's rights becoming law through the #UNCRCScotland Act - thanks to @ulgrid.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who continues to champion children's rights 🙏
Flying the UN & Scotland flags from the summit of Ben Nevis to celebrate children's rights becoming law through the #UNCRCScotland Act - thanks to @ulgrid.bsky.social
Thank you to everyone who continues to champion children's rights 🙏
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At our recent Annual Conference, members of Changing our World interviewed @ulgrid.bsky.social, discussing all things UNCRC ahead of today's one year anniversary of its incorporation into Scot's law 🥳🎉
www.youtube.com/shorts/E3zwI...
www.youtube.com/shorts/E3zwI...
Changing our World interviews Juliet Harris
YouTube video by Children In Scotland
www.youtube.com
July 16, 2025 at 11:07 AM
At our recent Annual Conference, members of Changing our World interviewed @ulgrid.bsky.social, discussing all things UNCRC ahead of today's one year anniversary of its incorporation into Scot's law 🥳🎉
www.youtube.com/shorts/E3zwI...
www.youtube.com/shorts/E3zwI...
Thank you to everyone who has sponsored me for tonight's 100k - wish me luck at midnight and even more luck when the sun rises and the heat begins. It's all for a brilliant cause, raising funds for @together-sacr.bsky.social
We would like to wish our Director @ulgrid.bsky.social the best of luck for tonight!
She is running through the night for children's rights - Lakeland Trails Ultra 2025
It's almost a yr since #UNCRCScotland became an ACT, a new dawn for children's rights
➡️ buff.ly/3K4Z9AX
She is running through the night for children's rights - Lakeland Trails Ultra 2025
It's almost a yr since #UNCRCScotland became an ACT, a new dawn for children's rights
➡️ buff.ly/3K4Z9AX
July 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Thank you to everyone who has sponsored me for tonight's 100k - wish me luck at midnight and even more luck when the sun rises and the heat begins. It's all for a brilliant cause, raising funds for @together-sacr.bsky.social
I'm still buzzing after today's launch of #RightsEmpowered - our @together-sacr.bsky.social @clanchildlaw.org project to use the law to further children's human rights.
After a decade of campaigning for #UNCRCScotland, children can now use the law to push for change and secure access to justice
After a decade of campaigning for #UNCRCScotland, children can now use the law to push for change and secure access to justice
June 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I'm still buzzing after today's launch of #RightsEmpowered - our @together-sacr.bsky.social @clanchildlaw.org project to use the law to further children's human rights.
After a decade of campaigning for #UNCRCScotland, children can now use the law to push for change and secure access to justice
After a decade of campaigning for #UNCRCScotland, children can now use the law to push for change and secure access to justice
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What does #RightsEmpowered mean to you?
Katy @clanchildlaw.org explains what Strategic Litigation is and highlights how this method of challenging decision making can address systemic children’s rights breaches across Scotland
www.togetherscotland.org.uk/about-us/our...
Katy @clanchildlaw.org explains what Strategic Litigation is and highlights how this method of challenging decision making can address systemic children’s rights breaches across Scotland
www.togetherscotland.org.uk/about-us/our...
June 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
What does #RightsEmpowered mean to you?
Katy @clanchildlaw.org explains what Strategic Litigation is and highlights how this method of challenging decision making can address systemic children’s rights breaches across Scotland
www.togetherscotland.org.uk/about-us/our...
Katy @clanchildlaw.org explains what Strategic Litigation is and highlights how this method of challenging decision making can address systemic children’s rights breaches across Scotland
www.togetherscotland.org.uk/about-us/our...
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What does #RightsEmpowered mean to you?
Carly, Together, shares case study from membership to show challenges children & members face accessing justice & the project will use community action to provide “legal empowerment” of Scotland’s children’s sector
buff.ly/yQckatb
Carly, Together, shares case study from membership to show challenges children & members face accessing justice & the project will use community action to provide “legal empowerment” of Scotland’s children’s sector
buff.ly/yQckatb
June 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
What does #RightsEmpowered mean to you?
Carly, Together, shares case study from membership to show challenges children & members face accessing justice & the project will use community action to provide “legal empowerment” of Scotland’s children’s sector
buff.ly/yQckatb
Carly, Together, shares case study from membership to show challenges children & members face accessing justice & the project will use community action to provide “legal empowerment” of Scotland’s children’s sector
buff.ly/yQckatb
Delighted to be at today's @familiesoutside.bsky.social conference with so many people keen to explore how the #UNCRCScotland Act can make a real difference for children affected by imprisonment
#DontForgetAboutMe #RightsOnTrack
#DontForgetAboutMe #RightsOnTrack
May 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Delighted to be at today's @familiesoutside.bsky.social conference with so many people keen to explore how the #UNCRCScotland Act can make a real difference for children affected by imprisonment
#DontForgetAboutMe #RightsOnTrack
#DontForgetAboutMe #RightsOnTrack
Many areas of children’s lives in Scotland – like immigration and social security – are decided at UK level, where UNCRC rights aren’t as strongly protected.
That’s why we’re backing calls for a duty on UK Ministers and mandatory CRIAs in the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill.
#UNCRCScotland
That’s why we’re backing calls for a duty on UK Ministers and mandatory CRIAs in the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill.
#UNCRCScotland
We’ve joined 110+ orgs in a joint call to embed children’s rights in law- & policymaking
As the Lords prepare to debate Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill, we’re backing:
👉A statutory duty on Ministers
👉Mandatory CRIAs
Led by CRAE, @unicef.org UK & @nspcc.bsky.social
👉 bit.ly/42CRDkw
As the Lords prepare to debate Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill, we’re backing:
👉A statutory duty on Ministers
👉Mandatory CRIAs
Led by CRAE, @unicef.org UK & @nspcc.bsky.social
👉 bit.ly/42CRDkw
May 1, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Many areas of children’s lives in Scotland – like immigration and social security – are decided at UK level, where UNCRC rights aren’t as strongly protected.
That’s why we’re backing calls for a duty on UK Ministers and mandatory CRIAs in the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill.
#UNCRCScotland
That’s why we’re backing calls for a duty on UK Ministers and mandatory CRIAs in the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill.
#UNCRCScotland
It’s #MembershipMay - the perfect time to join @together-sacr.bsky.social
Work with babies, children or young people in Scotland? Join a community driving real change. It’s not just a membership, it’s a movement.
Join this May and your charity could win a free place on our child rights training!
Work with babies, children or young people in Scotland? Join a community driving real change. It’s not just a membership, it’s a movement.
Join this May and your charity could win a free place on our child rights training!
Today is the start of Together’s #MembershipMay
Not yet a member?
We'll be sharing quotes from orgs who highlight benefits of being a member
Join our mission to ensure that all babies, children & young people growing up in Scotland have all their human rights respected, protected, & fulfilled
Not yet a member?
We'll be sharing quotes from orgs who highlight benefits of being a member
Join our mission to ensure that all babies, children & young people growing up in Scotland have all their human rights respected, protected, & fulfilled
May 1, 2025 at 10:48 AM
It’s #MembershipMay - the perfect time to join @together-sacr.bsky.social
Work with babies, children or young people in Scotland? Join a community driving real change. It’s not just a membership, it’s a movement.
Join this May and your charity could win a free place on our child rights training!
Work with babies, children or young people in Scotland? Join a community driving real change. It’s not just a membership, it’s a movement.
Join this May and your charity could win a free place on our child rights training!
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Looking forward to chairing this conference!
Only 3 weeks until our conference! Have you got your ticket yet? It will be a day of engaging talks, insightful discussions, and opportunities to meet people passionate about making a difference. Visit our website to get your ticket and learn more www.familiesoutside.org.uk/event/famili...
April 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Looking forward to chairing this conference!
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Thanks again to all who engaged with our Annual Conference takeover yesterday❣️
If you'd like to get to know some of the brilliant organisations & individuals contributing to the event, we’ve created a #CiSAC25 starter pack so you can start connecting with each other on Bluesky➡️ go.bsky.app/CMNRKpP
If you'd like to get to know some of the brilliant organisations & individuals contributing to the event, we’ve created a #CiSAC25 starter pack so you can start connecting with each other on Bluesky➡️ go.bsky.app/CMNRKpP
April 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Thanks again to all who engaged with our Annual Conference takeover yesterday❣️
If you'd like to get to know some of the brilliant organisations & individuals contributing to the event, we’ve created a #CiSAC25 starter pack so you can start connecting with each other on Bluesky➡️ go.bsky.app/CMNRKpP
If you'd like to get to know some of the brilliant organisations & individuals contributing to the event, we’ve created a #CiSAC25 starter pack so you can start connecting with each other on Bluesky➡️ go.bsky.app/CMNRKpP
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🎉💬We're delighted our Director, @ulgrid.bsky.social will be speaking @childreninscotland.bsky.social’s Annual Conference, taking place 28-29 May in Glasgow!
Find out more and book your tickets now: childreninscotland.org.uk/conferences/...
#SpaceforVoices
Find out more and book your tickets now: childreninscotland.org.uk/conferences/...
#SpaceforVoices
April 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
🎉💬We're delighted our Director, @ulgrid.bsky.social will be speaking @childreninscotland.bsky.social’s Annual Conference, taking place 28-29 May in Glasgow!
Find out more and book your tickets now: childreninscotland.org.uk/conferences/...
#SpaceforVoices
Find out more and book your tickets now: childreninscotland.org.uk/conferences/...
#SpaceforVoices
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Introducing our first #CiSAC25 keynote speaker! Juliet Harris is Director of the fantastic @together-sacr.bsky.social and will deliver a keynote address on the subject 'Making children’s rights real: Building a Scotland of happiness, love, and understanding'.
@ulgrid.bsky.social
#SpaceforVoices
@ulgrid.bsky.social
#SpaceforVoices
April 23, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Introducing our first #CiSAC25 keynote speaker! Juliet Harris is Director of the fantastic @together-sacr.bsky.social and will deliver a keynote address on the subject 'Making children’s rights real: Building a Scotland of happiness, love, and understanding'.
@ulgrid.bsky.social
#SpaceforVoices
@ulgrid.bsky.social
#SpaceforVoices
I'm excited to be speaking at @childreninscotland.bsky.social Annual Conference 28–29 May
With the UNCRC in Scots law, our focus is on working with babies, children & young people to make sure rights on paper become rights in practice.
🎟️ childreninscotland.org.uk/conferences/...
#SpaceforVoices
With the UNCRC in Scots law, our focus is on working with babies, children & young people to make sure rights on paper become rights in practice.
🎟️ childreninscotland.org.uk/conferences/...
#SpaceforVoices
April 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I'm excited to be speaking at @childreninscotland.bsky.social Annual Conference 28–29 May
With the UNCRC in Scots law, our focus is on working with babies, children & young people to make sure rights on paper become rights in practice.
🎟️ childreninscotland.org.uk/conferences/...
#SpaceforVoices
With the UNCRC in Scots law, our focus is on working with babies, children & young people to make sure rights on paper become rights in practice.
🎟️ childreninscotland.org.uk/conferences/...
#SpaceforVoices
I'm a trustee of @familiesoutside.bsky.social supporting children & families affected by imprisonment.
We’re looking for someone to join our friendly, talented and dedicated Board - could this be you? 😀
Find out more here 👇
www.familiesoutside.org.uk/about-us/rec...
We’re looking for someone to join our friendly, talented and dedicated Board - could this be you? 😀
Find out more here 👇
www.familiesoutside.org.uk/about-us/rec...
Board Trustee (voluntary, unpaid)
Families Outside is the only national charity in Scotland working to support the families and children of people affected by imprisonment. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual with a pas...
www.familiesoutside.org.uk
April 23, 2025 at 9:31 AM
I'm a trustee of @familiesoutside.bsky.social supporting children & families affected by imprisonment.
We’re looking for someone to join our friendly, talented and dedicated Board - could this be you? 😀
Find out more here 👇
www.familiesoutside.org.uk/about-us/rec...
We’re looking for someone to join our friendly, talented and dedicated Board - could this be you? 😀
Find out more here 👇
www.familiesoutside.org.uk/about-us/rec...
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Have you registered for @familiesoutside.bsky.social Falling Through the Gaps – Turning Awareness into Action Conference?
Whether you’re in #education, #socialwork, #advocacy, #justice, or #health - you won't want to miss it! #UNCRCScotland #RightsOnTrack #BabyUNCRC
Read more: bit.ly/3RGdzVw
Whether you’re in #education, #socialwork, #advocacy, #justice, or #health - you won't want to miss it! #UNCRCScotland #RightsOnTrack #BabyUNCRC
Read more: bit.ly/3RGdzVw
April 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Have you registered for @familiesoutside.bsky.social Falling Through the Gaps – Turning Awareness into Action Conference?
Whether you’re in #education, #socialwork, #advocacy, #justice, or #health - you won't want to miss it! #UNCRCScotland #RightsOnTrack #BabyUNCRC
Read more: bit.ly/3RGdzVw
Whether you’re in #education, #socialwork, #advocacy, #justice, or #health - you won't want to miss it! #UNCRCScotland #RightsOnTrack #BabyUNCRC
Read more: bit.ly/3RGdzVw
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🎉It's #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild
A time to recognise and celebrate the strengths of forces children & all they bring to their communities
Delighted to announce our NEW membership spotlight which is @forceschildscot.bsky.social
Read more: bit.ly/4czJ7pO
A time to recognise and celebrate the strengths of forces children & all they bring to their communities
Delighted to announce our NEW membership spotlight which is @forceschildscot.bsky.social
Read more: bit.ly/4czJ7pO
April 14, 2025 at 8:40 AM
🎉It's #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild
A time to recognise and celebrate the strengths of forces children & all they bring to their communities
Delighted to announce our NEW membership spotlight which is @forceschildscot.bsky.social
Read more: bit.ly/4czJ7pO
A time to recognise and celebrate the strengths of forces children & all they bring to their communities
Delighted to announce our NEW membership spotlight which is @forceschildscot.bsky.social
Read more: bit.ly/4czJ7pO
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🎉 #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild
Celebrate those strengths –not by telling children they should “be strong,” but working to ensure that the systems around them are
Children thrive when adults & systems around them listen, care & act
UNCRC now part of Scots law, it's our duty to make those rights real
Celebrate those strengths –not by telling children they should “be strong,” but working to ensure that the systems around them are
Children thrive when adults & systems around them listen, care & act
UNCRC now part of Scots law, it's our duty to make those rights real
April 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🎉 #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild
Celebrate those strengths –not by telling children they should “be strong,” but working to ensure that the systems around them are
Children thrive when adults & systems around them listen, care & act
UNCRC now part of Scots law, it's our duty to make those rights real
Celebrate those strengths –not by telling children they should “be strong,” but working to ensure that the systems around them are
Children thrive when adults & systems around them listen, care & act
UNCRC now part of Scots law, it's our duty to make those rights real
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Our member @fosteringnet-scot.bsky.social is excited to share their programme of events in Scotland for Foster Care Fortnight 2025
#FCF25 will run from 12-25 May with the theme The Power of Relationships
View the programme here: tinyurl.com/FCFprogramme
#FCF25 will run from 12-25 May with the theme The Power of Relationships
View the programme here: tinyurl.com/FCFprogramme
April 15, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Our member @fosteringnet-scot.bsky.social is excited to share their programme of events in Scotland for Foster Care Fortnight 2025
#FCF25 will run from 12-25 May with the theme The Power of Relationships
View the programme here: tinyurl.com/FCFprogramme
#FCF25 will run from 12-25 May with the theme The Power of Relationships
View the programme here: tinyurl.com/FCFprogramme
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Join @clanchildlaw.org & Homeless Network Scot to find out how you can prevent homelessness for children & young people in your work & across your org’s practice by taking a children’s rights based approach
📆30 April
⏰11:00 - 13:00
Training can be booked here: homelessnetwork.scot/event/uncrc-...
📆30 April
⏰11:00 - 13:00
Training can be booked here: homelessnetwork.scot/event/uncrc-...
UNCRC, children's rights and preventing homelessness for children and care leavers - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all in
A creative online course helping you navigate the new UNCRC law,
homelessnetwork.scot
April 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Join @clanchildlaw.org & Homeless Network Scot to find out how you can prevent homelessness for children & young people in your work & across your org’s practice by taking a children’s rights based approach
📆30 April
⏰11:00 - 13:00
Training can be booked here: homelessnetwork.scot/event/uncrc-...
📆30 April
⏰11:00 - 13:00
Training can be booked here: homelessnetwork.scot/event/uncrc-...
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📣Our member @homestartuk.bsky.social recruiting for "Grants & Trusts Officer" #JobSearchTogether #CharityJobs
🗓️Closing Date: Friday 2 May 2025
📍Hybrid: Scotland, Office Based in Edinburgh with some flexible home working available
View here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
🗓️Closing Date: Friday 2 May 2025
📍Hybrid: Scotland, Office Based in Edinburgh with some flexible home working available
View here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
April 16, 2025 at 8:39 AM
📣Our member @homestartuk.bsky.social recruiting for "Grants & Trusts Officer" #JobSearchTogether #CharityJobs
🗓️Closing Date: Friday 2 May 2025
📍Hybrid: Scotland, Office Based in Edinburgh with some flexible home working available
View here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
🗓️Closing Date: Friday 2 May 2025
📍Hybrid: Scotland, Office Based in Edinburgh with some flexible home working available
View here: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Introducing our next Annual Conference keynote speaker!
Juliet Harris is the Director of @together-sacr.bsky.social and has been active in a number of UN Taskforces, including the UN Committee’s Day of General Discussion on Children as Human Rights Defenders.
@ulgrid.bsky.social
#SpaceforVoices
Juliet Harris is the Director of @together-sacr.bsky.social and has been active in a number of UN Taskforces, including the UN Committee’s Day of General Discussion on Children as Human Rights Defenders.
@ulgrid.bsky.social
#SpaceforVoices
April 14, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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A morning well spent with the University of Edinburgh Law School’s Human Rights Clinic who are helping @together-sacr.bsky.social understand how, globally, the law (informal and formal) is used to access justice for babies & very young children.
Please do share your examples of practice and policy!
Please do share your examples of practice and policy!
March 18, 2025 at 10:49 AM
A morning well spent with the University of Edinburgh Law School’s Human Rights Clinic who are helping @together-sacr.bsky.social understand how, globally, the law (informal and formal) is used to access justice for babies & very young children.
Please do share your examples of practice and policy!
Please do share your examples of practice and policy!
Yesterday, I was honoured to speak with Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, about UNCRC incorporation in Scotland.
A young human rights defender spoke of turning "frustration into power." That same energy is driving children & young people in Scotland to lead change.
#UNCRCScotland
A young human rights defender spoke of turning "frustration into power." That same energy is driving children & young people in Scotland to lead change.
#UNCRCScotland
We were delighted to be invited to speak with Volker Türk, UN Commissioner for Human Rights, about the incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into law in Scotland at a joint meeting hosted by @amnestyuk.bsky.social
March 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Yesterday, I was honoured to speak with Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, about UNCRC incorporation in Scotland.
A young human rights defender spoke of turning "frustration into power." That same energy is driving children & young people in Scotland to lead change.
#UNCRCScotland
A young human rights defender spoke of turning "frustration into power." That same energy is driving children & young people in Scotland to lead change.
#UNCRCScotland