Bruce Adamson
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Thanks to Swansea University School of Law. Brilliant #WorldChildrensDay 2024 event.
It’s humbling to be with human rights heroes & meet new ones, in person & online.
Children’s rights really are a rainbow 🌈 against the dark cloud 🌩️ of our uncertain world🌎.
m.youtube.com/live/6LO6_f7...
It’s humbling to be with human rights heroes & meet new ones, in person & online.
Children’s rights really are a rainbow 🌈 against the dark cloud 🌩️ of our uncertain world🌎.
m.youtube.com/live/6LO6_f7...
Early start for the Children's Rights and the Law Conference at Southern Cross University in Australia.
Strong themes - the need for a children's rights based approach which is entrenched in law and develops community based support for children and families.
www.scu.edu.au/business-law...
Strong themes - the need for a children's rights based approach which is entrenched in law and develops community based support for children and families.
www.scu.edu.au/business-law...
Childrens Rights and the Law - Southern Cross University
Following on from the success of the Children, Trauma and the Law Conference in 2023, Southern Cross University is hosting the next forum targeting and challenging the ongoing conversation of Children...
www.scu.edu.au
October 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Early start for the Children's Rights and the Law Conference at Southern Cross University in Australia.
Strong themes - the need for a children's rights based approach which is entrenched in law and develops community based support for children and families.
www.scu.edu.au/business-law...
Strong themes - the need for a children's rights based approach which is entrenched in law and develops community based support for children and families.
www.scu.edu.au/business-law...
I’m delighted to be back in Belfast for the third Incorporation Conversation with Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People and Queen's University Belfast.
This time we are focusing on faith groups and the important role they play in promoting children’s rights.
This time we are focusing on faith groups and the important role they play in promoting children’s rights.
October 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I’m delighted to be back in Belfast for the third Incorporation Conversation with Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People and Queen's University Belfast.
This time we are focusing on faith groups and the important role they play in promoting children’s rights.
This time we are focusing on faith groups and the important role they play in promoting children’s rights.
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An inclusive system is not a privilege, it’s a right!
The #TurinDeclaration calls for strong, inclusive care systems that empower families & carers
EU & national leaders need to:
🟠Deliver an EU Care Deal
🟠Advance the EU Disability Strategy
🟠Strengthen the Child Guarantee
buff.ly/2DTucBx
The #TurinDeclaration calls for strong, inclusive care systems that empower families & carers
EU & national leaders need to:
🟠Deliver an EU Care Deal
🟠Advance the EU Disability Strategy
🟠Strengthen the Child Guarantee
buff.ly/2DTucBx
October 23, 2025 at 8:07 AM
An inclusive system is not a privilege, it’s a right!
The #TurinDeclaration calls for strong, inclusive care systems that empower families & carers
EU & national leaders need to:
🟠Deliver an EU Care Deal
🟠Advance the EU Disability Strategy
🟠Strengthen the Child Guarantee
buff.ly/2DTucBx
The #TurinDeclaration calls for strong, inclusive care systems that empower families & carers
EU & national leaders need to:
🟠Deliver an EU Care Deal
🟠Advance the EU Disability Strategy
🟠Strengthen the Child Guarantee
buff.ly/2DTucBx
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What a fabulous cross-sectoral session today with Glasgow’s Headteacher/ ELC Head mentors. Thank you @bruceadamson.bsky.social for insights and provocations around the legal status of the #UNCRC with implications and opportunities for heads. @mariemcquade.bsky.social @douglashutchison.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
What a fabulous cross-sectoral session today with Glasgow’s Headteacher/ ELC Head mentors. Thank you @bruceadamson.bsky.social for insights and provocations around the legal status of the #UNCRC with implications and opportunities for heads. @mariemcquade.bsky.social @douglashutchison.bsky.social
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Today we look forward to our morning with #Glasgow’s #Mentors from schools and ELCs. We are delighted to welcome @bruceadamson.bsky.social to lead our focus on the legal status of the #UNCRC and implications for education leadership. @mariemcquade.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social #Mentoring
October 3, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Today we look forward to our morning with #Glasgow’s #Mentors from schools and ELCs. We are delighted to welcome @bruceadamson.bsky.social to lead our focus on the legal status of the #UNCRC and implications for education leadership. @mariemcquade.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social #Mentoring
New statement on Gaza from Eurochild:
eurochild.org/news/trapped...
What we are witnessing is not only a humanitarian catastrophe but also a profound test of international law and moral consistency.
Now is the moment to step up: show consistency, embody courage, demand accountability.
eurochild.org/news/trapped...
What we are witnessing is not only a humanitarian catastrophe but also a profound test of international law and moral consistency.
Now is the moment to step up: show consistency, embody courage, demand accountability.
Eurochild-Trapped children in Gaza, the Flotilla, and Europe’s Double Standards
Putting children at the heart of Europe
eurochild.org
October 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
New statement on Gaza from Eurochild:
eurochild.org/news/trapped...
What we are witnessing is not only a humanitarian catastrophe but also a profound test of international law and moral consistency.
Now is the moment to step up: show consistency, embody courage, demand accountability.
eurochild.org/news/trapped...
What we are witnessing is not only a humanitarian catastrophe but also a profound test of international law and moral consistency.
Now is the moment to step up: show consistency, embody courage, demand accountability.
Important intervention from the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC) calling on the EU and Member States to take urgent action to support children who are still trapped in Gaza despite positive family reunification decisions issued by Member States.
enoc.eu/enoc-calls-f...
enoc.eu/enoc-calls-f...
ENOC calls on the EU and Member States to enforce family reunification decisions issued in the EU and involving children trapped in Gaza - ENOC
ENOC calls on the EU and Member States to enforce family reunification decisions issued in the EU and involving children trapped in Gaza. ENOC - European Network of Ombudspersons for Children.
enoc.eu
October 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Important intervention from the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC) calling on the EU and Member States to take urgent action to support children who are still trapped in Gaza despite positive family reunification decisions issued by Member States.
enoc.eu/enoc-calls-f...
enoc.eu/enoc-calls-f...
Great to see the coverage from last week’s session of the Cyprus 🇨🇾 Children’s Parliament, supported by Foni.
September 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Great to see the coverage from last week’s session of the Cyprus 🇨🇾 Children’s Parliament, supported by Foni.
Lots of reflections from the fantastic Glasgow Gambling Harms Summit today #glasgowGHS25
The most important of which are:
- The power of lived experience and the need to reflect the diversity of it in every aspect of decision making.
The most important of which are:
- The power of lived experience and the need to reflect the diversity of it in every aspect of decision making.
September 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Lots of reflections from the fantastic Glasgow Gambling Harms Summit today #glasgowGHS25
The most important of which are:
- The power of lived experience and the need to reflect the diversity of it in every aspect of decision making.
The most important of which are:
- The power of lived experience and the need to reflect the diversity of it in every aspect of decision making.
A huge pleasure to give a keynote address
on Gambling Harm as a Human Rights Issue: Standing Strong for Health, Dignity, and Recovery.
It’s impressive to see such an incredible group of lived experience, practitioners, policymakers, academics, and campaigners.
#glasgowGHS25
on Gambling Harm as a Human Rights Issue: Standing Strong for Health, Dignity, and Recovery.
It’s impressive to see such an incredible group of lived experience, practitioners, policymakers, academics, and campaigners.
#glasgowGHS25
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
A huge pleasure to give a keynote address
on Gambling Harm as a Human Rights Issue: Standing Strong for Health, Dignity, and Recovery.
It’s impressive to see such an incredible group of lived experience, practitioners, policymakers, academics, and campaigners.
#glasgowGHS25
on Gambling Harm as a Human Rights Issue: Standing Strong for Health, Dignity, and Recovery.
It’s impressive to see such an incredible group of lived experience, practitioners, policymakers, academics, and campaigners.
#glasgowGHS25
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Israeli attacks kill dozens more Palestinians in Gaza City alone as the death toll surges during its ground invasion.
Israeli army applying ‘extreme pressure’ as Gaza death toll passes 65,000
Israeli attacks kill dozens more Palestinians in Gaza City alone as the death toll surges during its ground invasion.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Israeli attacks kill dozens more Palestinians in Gaza City alone as the death toll surges during its ground invasion.
I’m in Cyprus to meet with children from across the Mediterranean to discuss important issues around mental health and AI, but it’s impossible not to think about the fact that genocide is happening just a few hundred miles away.
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...
September 18, 2025 at 4:32 AM
I’m in Cyprus to meet with children from across the Mediterranean to discuss important issues around mental health and AI, but it’s impossible not to think about the fact that genocide is happening just a few hundred miles away.
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...
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Did you know that the Scottish Government has immediate plans to introduce a top-up benefit for families in Scotland affected by the UK's two child limit? Short 🧵
The Scottish Commission on Social Security scrutinised the draft regulations at pace this summer & I was invited to submit observations
The Scottish Commission on Social Security scrutinised the draft regulations at pace this summer & I was invited to submit observations
September 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Did you know that the Scottish Government has immediate plans to introduce a top-up benefit for families in Scotland affected by the UK's two child limit? Short 🧵
The Scottish Commission on Social Security scrutinised the draft regulations at pace this summer & I was invited to submit observations
The Scottish Commission on Social Security scrutinised the draft regulations at pace this summer & I was invited to submit observations
A privilege joining 16th JaMSCAN International Symposium jamscan.jp
Japan 🇯🇵 has made good progress on children’s rights with a new basic law, Children and Families Agency, & local Ombuds
I’m supporting calls to go further - full incorporation of UNCRC & an Independent Children’s Rights Institution
Japan 🇯🇵 has made good progress on children’s rights with a new basic law, Children and Families Agency, & local Ombuds
I’m supporting calls to go further - full incorporation of UNCRC & an Independent Children’s Rights Institution
August 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A privilege joining 16th JaMSCAN International Symposium jamscan.jp
Japan 🇯🇵 has made good progress on children’s rights with a new basic law, Children and Families Agency, & local Ombuds
I’m supporting calls to go further - full incorporation of UNCRC & an Independent Children’s Rights Institution
Japan 🇯🇵 has made good progress on children’s rights with a new basic law, Children and Families Agency, & local Ombuds
I’m supporting calls to go further - full incorporation of UNCRC & an Independent Children’s Rights Institution
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Today the RRN and organisations promoting children's rights across Scotland are urging political parties to commit to protecting children from unregulated restraint and seclusion in schools.
Read the full briefing: restraintreductionnetwork.org/wp-content/u...
Read the full briefing: restraintreductionnetwork.org/wp-content/u...
August 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Today the RRN and organisations promoting children's rights across Scotland are urging political parties to commit to protecting children from unregulated restraint and seclusion in schools.
Read the full briefing: restraintreductionnetwork.org/wp-content/u...
Read the full briefing: restraintreductionnetwork.org/wp-content/u...
Over 100 civil society children's rights organisations have issued a joint letter to the UN Secretary General and to States raising concern about the impacts of the UN liquidity crisis on the protection of children's rights.
childrightsconnect.org/joint-letter...
childrightsconnect.org/joint-letter...
Joint letter on the impact of the UN liquidity crisis and the UN80 Initiative on children’s rights
Joint letter on the impact of the UN liquidity crisis and the UN80 Initiative on children’s rights to Permanent Missions to the United Nations in Geneva and New York and the Secretary-General of Unite...
childrightsconnect.org
August 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Over 100 civil society children's rights organisations have issued a joint letter to the UN Secretary General and to States raising concern about the impacts of the UN liquidity crisis on the protection of children's rights.
childrightsconnect.org/joint-letter...
childrightsconnect.org/joint-letter...
This #worldhumanitarianday comes at a time where we are seeing a huge increase in killing, injuring, and detaining aid workers. #ActForHumanity calls on the public to stand with humanitarians, demand protection and support the lifelines they provide. www.unocha.org/news/world-h...
World Humanitarian Day: Attacks on aid workers hit another record, humanitarians call for urgent action
(Geneva/New York, 19 August 2025): A shocking new record of 383 aid workers killed in 2024 must be a wake-up call to protect all civilians in confli
www.unocha.org
August 19, 2025 at 8:41 AM
This #worldhumanitarianday comes at a time where we are seeing a huge increase in killing, injuring, and detaining aid workers. #ActForHumanity calls on the public to stand with humanitarians, demand protection and support the lifelines they provide. www.unocha.org/news/world-h...
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19 August is #WorldHumanitarianDay.
Last year, we urged leaders to stop the killing of aid workers.
They listened – then looked away.
This year, we sound the alarm with sharper urgency:
❗ Protect humanitarians.
❗ Respect the rules of war.
❗ End impunity.
#ActForHumanity
Last year, we urged leaders to stop the killing of aid workers.
They listened – then looked away.
This year, we sound the alarm with sharper urgency:
❗ Protect humanitarians.
❗ Respect the rules of war.
❗ End impunity.
#ActForHumanity
August 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
19 August is #WorldHumanitarianDay.
Last year, we urged leaders to stop the killing of aid workers.
They listened – then looked away.
This year, we sound the alarm with sharper urgency:
❗ Protect humanitarians.
❗ Respect the rules of war.
❗ End impunity.
#ActForHumanity
Last year, we urged leaders to stop the killing of aid workers.
They listened – then looked away.
This year, we sound the alarm with sharper urgency:
❗ Protect humanitarians.
❗ Respect the rules of war.
❗ End impunity.
#ActForHumanity
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2024 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers.
2025 is on track to be even worse.
Their work, meant to save lives, is under attack.
On #WorldHumanitarianDay, the EU reiterates its steadfast support for humanitarian aid – a beacon of hope for those who suffer.
→ europa.eu/!h4wJpD
2025 is on track to be even worse.
Their work, meant to save lives, is under attack.
On #WorldHumanitarianDay, the EU reiterates its steadfast support for humanitarian aid – a beacon of hope for those who suffer.
→ europa.eu/!h4wJpD
August 19, 2025 at 7:52 AM
2024 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers.
2025 is on track to be even worse.
Their work, meant to save lives, is under attack.
On #WorldHumanitarianDay, the EU reiterates its steadfast support for humanitarian aid – a beacon of hope for those who suffer.
→ europa.eu/!h4wJpD
2025 is on track to be even worse.
Their work, meant to save lives, is under attack.
On #WorldHumanitarianDay, the EU reiterates its steadfast support for humanitarian aid – a beacon of hope for those who suffer.
→ europa.eu/!h4wJpD
This a huge loss. Sir George was a great politician, but also an incredible humanitarian. Always generous with his advice and expertise on geopolitics and international systems, and passionate about using his knowledge and skill to deliver change.
He will be missed.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He will be missed.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Former presiding officer Sir George Reid dies
Sir George had a long career as a prominent journalist and SNP politician before becoming presiding officer in 2003.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This a huge loss. Sir George was a great politician, but also an incredible humanitarian. Always generous with his advice and expertise on geopolitics and international systems, and passionate about using his knowledge and skill to deliver change.
He will be missed.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He will be missed.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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📰 We are delighted to launch The Strasbourg Bulletin, a new series of articles exploring the work of the Council of Europe, its relationship with the UK, and how it shapes the protection of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law across Europe 🌍
August 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
📰 We are delighted to launch The Strasbourg Bulletin, a new series of articles exploring the work of the Council of Europe, its relationship with the UK, and how it shapes the protection of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law across Europe 🌍
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We either act now, or pay a higher price later! As co-chair of the EU Alliance for #InvestinginChildren we co-signed a joint letter to Presidents von der Leyen, Metsola & Costa urging them to prioritise the fight against #childpoverty in the next #EUbudget!
📄: buff.ly/m7TBHk8
#MFF #ChildGuarantee
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#MFF #ChildGuarantee
June 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
We either act now, or pay a higher price later! As co-chair of the EU Alliance for #InvestinginChildren we co-signed a joint letter to Presidents von der Leyen, Metsola & Costa urging them to prioritise the fight against #childpoverty in the next #EUbudget!
📄: buff.ly/m7TBHk8
#MFF #ChildGuarantee
📄: buff.ly/m7TBHk8
#MFF #ChildGuarantee
The European Child Guarantee has been an amazing mechanism for the realisation of children’s rights.
@eurochild-org.bsky.social
I was on the Advisory Group for the Feasibility Study. Evidence based, rights based, investment in children: www.regioplan.nl/wp-content/u...
@eurochild-org.bsky.social
I was on the Advisory Group for the Feasibility Study. Evidence based, rights based, investment in children: www.regioplan.nl/wp-content/u...
It's the fourth anniversary of the #EuropeanChildGuarantee! Since championing in 2015, Eurochild remained a leading civil society voice for its effective implementation & monitoring. Our analysis informed targeted recommendations that you can read here: buff.ly/UtOOT11
June 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The European Child Guarantee has been an amazing mechanism for the realisation of children’s rights.
@eurochild-org.bsky.social
I was on the Advisory Group for the Feasibility Study. Evidence based, rights based, investment in children: www.regioplan.nl/wp-content/u...
@eurochild-org.bsky.social
I was on the Advisory Group for the Feasibility Study. Evidence based, rights based, investment in children: www.regioplan.nl/wp-content/u...
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It's the fourth anniversary of the #EuropeanChildGuarantee! Since championing in 2015, Eurochild remained a leading civil society voice for its effective implementation & monitoring. Our analysis informed targeted recommendations that you can read here: buff.ly/UtOOT11
June 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
It's the fourth anniversary of the #EuropeanChildGuarantee! Since championing in 2015, Eurochild remained a leading civil society voice for its effective implementation & monitoring. Our analysis informed targeted recommendations that you can read here: buff.ly/UtOOT11
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As the 5th World Congress on Justice With Children kicks off, we're launching our position paper on #violenceagainstchildren in #Europe. Our colleagues attending the congress will present it tomorrow together with our #DaphneChild project.
👉 buff.ly/haheGdr
👉 buff.ly/haheGdr
June 2, 2025 at 8:42 AM
As the 5th World Congress on Justice With Children kicks off, we're launching our position paper on #violenceagainstchildren in #Europe. Our colleagues attending the congress will present it tomorrow together with our #DaphneChild project.
👉 buff.ly/haheGdr
👉 buff.ly/haheGdr