Katrina Lambert

Human rights, gender equality & youth voice | Trustee @volunteering_uk @together_sacr | @DianaAward 2021 | views mine (she/her)

[Katrina Lambert @KatrinafLambert]

Delighted to have received a BEM in the Queen’s Jubilee Honours list today for services to young people

No matter how young, small or powerless you may sometimes feel, you can always make a difference

Please also check out the work of #ExcellenceNotEmpire campaign

[Cabinet Office @cabinetofficeuk]

The 2022 #JubileeHonours list has been released! Congratulations to all Honours recipients who have been awarded for their outstanding contributions.

https://t.co/3JKxjBuWwF

#PlatinumJubilee

[Katrina Lambert @KatrinafLambert]

@GirlchampJinty @youngwomenscot Thank you!

[Katrina Lambert @KatrinafLambert]

@ruthbmarvel @DofE Congratulations Ruth! 🌟

[Together 🧡 @together_sacr]

🎉JUST LAUNCHED!!

Our new Strategic Plan 2024-32 will guide everything we do to progress the rights of babies, children and young people over the next 8 years!

Be the first to read it here! https://t.co/lzrZDbdOV7

[Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @CYPCS]

Want to make a huge difference to children's rights in Scotland? We’re looking for passionate 12-17 year olds to join our Young Advisors Group. Work with the Commissioner and her team and have loads of fun at the same time. More info & how to apply: https://t.co/rqyKbfUG0M

[Juliet Harris 🧡 @Ulgrid]

👑The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 was granted Royal Assent today👑

Starting 2024 with hope and excitement as children and young people's rights are made real through the #UNCRCScotland Act!

[Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @CYPCS]

Challenging decision makers who don't respect children's rights is the ❤️ of our work, relying on young voices to guide us. Help children share their views by Jan 29. 'Your Rights, Our Plan' - empower children & young people to shape our work.

Contribute: https://t.co/yhjepBZEqP

[Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @CYPCS]

A day to look back, and even more importantly to look forward.

Look forward to a Scotland where children's rights are fully incorporated into Scots law.

Children have told us how valued this will make them feel, and that their rights will be being taken seriously.

#UNRCScotland

[Together 🧡 @together_sacr]

@ScotParl @S_A_Somerville @_MWhitfield @MGallacherMSP @scotgov @SP_EHRCJ @kaukabstewart @Ulgrid @fultonsnp @GlasgowPam @AnnieWellsMSP And the vote is in....

117 for yes
No nos, no abstentions

#UNCRCScotland has been passed unanimously by all parties across the Scottish Parliament 🎉🎈🥰

Huge congratulations to all the children and young people who have campaigned relentlessly for this. Today is yours! 😁💪

[Bruce Adamson @Bruce_Adamson]

Unanimous support from @ScotParl!

#UNCRCScotland passed again!

[Together 🧡 @together_sacr]

🎬Reflecting on the past, the present & looking towards the future as @ScotParl holds its final debate on the #UNCRCScotland Bill TODAY

Children, young people & adults reflect on their experiences calling on children's rights 2 be made part of law in🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🎥https://t.co/f1iIlmgeNa

[Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @CYPCS]

⏰MSPS have voted on #UNCRCScotland Bill!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌟

"Children and young people have led the way in campaigning for UNCRC incorporation for decades, and we are so close to seeing their dream – and ours – become a reality."

Commissioner's statement: https://t.co/xU8CTiMwi8

[Together 🧡 @together_sacr]

⏰Time 2 celebrate🎉

@ScotParl MSPs voted YES for incorporation of children's rights into law
 Congrats 2 all children & young people, past & present, who have championed for their rights over the last decade, ensuring protection for current & future children of🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿#UNCRCScotland

[Katrina Lambert @KatrinafLambert]

Unanimous vote by @ScotParl to incorporate the UNCRC into law!

A momentous step forward for children’s rights in Scotland; only made possible by the efforts of young human rights defenders, @together_sacr, @CYPCS and so many more supporters and advocates 🫶

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill has been passed unanimously by MSPs this evening at Reconsideration Stage.

You can find out more about the Bill - and the Reconsideration Stage - on our website at https://t.co/nBKlbbLm2T

[Katrina Lambert @KatrinafLambert]

Really excited to be joining Together @together_sacr as one of their new trustees.

A real privilege to be able to be part of such an amazing organisation doing crucial work for children's rights across Scotland - can't wait to get started! 🌟

[Together 🧡 @together_sacr]

📣AGM Update

Delighted 2 welcome 3 new trustees 2 our Board - @davieclan Lawyer, @mrtncnvn Head of Policy & Participation @AberlourCCT, @KatrinafLambert #HumanRights, gender equality & youth voice, 2 see the re-election of @laurakp12 Policy & Public Affairs Manager @whocaresscot

[Katrina Lambert @KatrinafLambert]

Really proud to have graduated from LSE last week with a First Class Honours BSc in Politics and International Relations🎓

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey - excited to start the next chapter and discover what lies ahead!

[Katrina Lambert @KatrinafLambert]

Dissertation submitted, final exams sat and degree at LSE completed!

I’ve really loved diving into the policy processes behind the incorporation of the UNCRC in the UK, a subject I’ve been passionate about for years

Now, time to enjoy the world outside the library…

[Katrina Lambert @KatrinafLambert]

@Clara0Gray @ProfLauraLundy @Bruce_Adamson @OliverEscobar @wrightl87 Ahh congrats!!

[Katrina Lambert @KatrinafLambert]

@JonasAp23 @MaritimeMAT @gatortiff @nickno78 Huge congrats!