📢 HRCS Webinar: Legal Aid Reform Consultation Join our webinar on 24 August exploring the Scottish Government’s Legal Aid (Scotland) Bill and what reforms could mean for access to justice. More details and registration: www.hrcscotland.org/events/hrcs-... #HumanRights #AccessToJustice #LegalAid

Events | HRCS Webinar: Legal Aid Reform Consultation

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Join us for the next HRCS Members Webinar Series session on Changing the Story of Child Poverty with Ben Thurman from Save the Children UK. 📅 9 September | 🕐 1–2 PM UK | 💻 Online Register: www.hrcscotland.org/events/hrcs-...

Free online workshop on the UN UPR process for CSOs 🗣️ 14 July, 2–3 pm (online) Hosted by Scottish Human Rights Commission + UPR Info Practical guidance on engaging with the UPR Info & registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6f06f0...

We’ve now received a response from First Minister John Swinney acknowledging civil society and giving a strong commitment to progressing the Scottish Human Rights Bill. Read the letter on our website: www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/fi... #HumanRights #ScottishHumanRightsBill #Scotland #CivilSociety

News | First Minister responds to civil society call on Scottish Human Rights Bill

The First Minister responds to a joint civil society letter on the Scottish Human Rights Bill, acknowledging input and committing to continued progress.

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Scotland is launching its first Human Rights Festival. We’re inviting organisations across the country to host events exploring rights, dignity & justice around International Human Rights Day 2026. Expression of interest now open (deadline: 31 August): www.hrcscotland.org/scotlands-hu...

📢 Get involved in Scotland’s Human Rights Festival 2026! We're inviting organisations, community groups, artists & activists to help shape Scotland’s first national Human Rights Festival (9–13 Dec 2026). Apply here: www.hrcscotland.org/scotlands-hu... #HumanRights #Scotland #HumanRightsFestival

Scotland’s Human Rights Festival 2026

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We are proud to support a joint statement from @justfairuk.bsky.social and the UK Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Network calling for the right to food to be incorporated into UK law. Signed by over 60 individuals & orgs, the statement is a roadmap for change. justfair.org.uk/wp-content/u...

50 years after the UK ratified ICESCR, Scotland has seen important progress on economic, social and cultural rights — but major gaps remain. In a new guest blog @hrcscotland.bsky.social reflects on incorporation, accountability and why so much more needs to happen. 👇

ICESCR at 50 – Progress in Scotland made or much more to do? | Just Fair

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) is a United Nations covenant that protects fundamental day-to-day rights for everyone. The Covenant covers the minimum standards we all need to live with freedom, respect and dignity. It was ratified by the UK in 1976. As with all UN covenants, responsibility for compliance in […]

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Scotland’s Human Rights Festival 2026 takes place 9–13 December across Scotland. The first national festival of its kind will bring together organisations, communities and campaigners to explore rights, dignity and justice. More info: www.hrcscotland.org/scotlands-hu... #HumanRights#Scotland

Scotland’s Human Rights Festival 2026

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Next Wednesday 🌿 Join us for The Joyful Disruptor with Vanessa Boon from The Equality Trust - an interactive session on activism, inclusion & sustainable change. 📅 20 May | 13:00–14:00 | Zoom 💡 Free for HRCS members Register here: www.hrcscotland.org/events/hrcs-... #HRCS#SocialChange#HumanRights

Events | HRCS Members Webinar Series: Webinar 1 – The Joyful Disruptor

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Welcome to all our new followers - great to have you with us in the Human Rights Consortium Scotland community. You can join us as a member (individual or organisation) for free and help shape our work. ✨ Join here: www.hrcscotland.org/involved-mem...

We’re excited to share the launch of A Migrant’s Guide to Scotland – Your Human Rights in a Different Country 🎉 Developed through the Migrants Participation Project with Human Rights Consortium Scotland & Migrant Voice, supported by Paul Hamlyn Foundation. 👉 www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/la...

News | Launch of A Migrant’s Guide to Scotland - Your Human Rights in a Different Country

The launch of A Migrant’s Guide to Scotland marks an important milestone in supporting migrants to understand and access their rights. The resource has been shaped through lived experience, collaborat...

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📢Launch alert: A Migrant’s Guide to Scotland – Your Human Rights 31 Mar | 12:00–13:00 | Online | Free 👉 www.hrcscotland.org/events/onlin... (More details in the comments 👇) #HumanRights #MigrantRights #Scotland #HRCS

Events | Online Launch: A Migrant’s Guide to Scotland – Your Human Rights in a Different Country

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The State of Children’s Rights Report 2026 by Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights) is out now 🎉 Practical insights on advancing children’s human rights across Scotland. Read more: www.togetherscotland.org.uk/resources-an... #SOCRR2026 #ChildrensRights

🌎 Can you believe it has been a whole TWO weeks since Scotland's Annual Human Rights Conference? We are delighted to share some highlights in video format from what was such an impactful day. youtu.be/rYf-SKlMnlE

Scotland's Annual Human Rights Conference 2026: Our Right. Your Move.

YouTube video by Human Rights Consortium Scotland

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Conference: Building Capabilities, Strengthening Communities: The Added Value of Human Rights - 13 March 2026 📍 COSLA, Edinburgh | Hybrid: In-person & Online Learn, connect, and be inspired by human rights work across Scotland. 🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-c...

🎉 Scotland's Annual Human Rights Conference 2026 was a high-energy, heart-filled day in Glasgow! Huge thanks to our sponsors: Corra Foundation, The Law Society of Scotland, The ALLIANCE, William Grant Foundation & JUSTICE #HumanRights #Scotland #HRCS2026 #Conference #Equality #Inclusion #SocialJust

Human rights in the UK are under pressure. Join Amnesty UK’s Political Organising Training to act locally & make rights count 👉 www.amnesty.org.uk/political-or... #HumanRights #AmnestyInternational

📢Webinar on the UK Government’s proposed reforms to the earned settlement system. Learn what’s changing and how to respond to the consultation. Mon, 26 Jan 2026⏰ 11:00–12:30 | 💻 Online 👉 Register: www.hrcscotland.org/events/open-... #Migration #HumanRights #EarnedSettlement #UKPolicy #Webinar

🎄 All you want for Christmas is to become a Charity Trustee? Make 2026 a year to remember – join the Board of Human Rights Consortium Scotland 📅 Apply by 5 PM, Sunday 25 Jan 2026 More info & application: www.hrcscotland.org/involved-nom... #HRCS #HumanRights #TrusteeOpportunity #CivilSociety

🔔 Renew your HRCS membership – or join as a new member! If you haven’t yet renewed: ✅ Vote in Board elections ✅ Access members-only webinars & events ✅ Support transparency & accountability 👉 More info www.hrcscotland.org/involved-mem... #HumanRights #HRCS #Scotland #MembershipMatters #JoinUs

🌍 Our Rights. Your Move. Scotland’s Annual Human Rights Conference 2026 is coming! 📅 3 Feb 2026 | University of Strathclyde 💬 Make your voice heard. Be part of the change. 🎟 Details & tickets: www.hrcscotland.org/events/scotl... #OurRightsYourMove #HumanRights #Scotland #HRC

📢 Migrant Rights Report Launch Our new report highlights barriers migrants face in Scotland across housing, education & employment. 📄 Read the full report: www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/re... #MigrantRights #HumanRights #SocialJustice #Inclusion #Scotland #Equity

News | Migrant Rights Report Launch: Barriers to realising economic, social and cultural rights for migrants in Scotland

This report provides an overview of the significant hurdles faced by migrants in Scotland in relation to housing, education and employment rights.

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🌍 Everyday Essentials = Human Rights Essentials Ahead of Human Rights Day (10 Dec), a reminder that clean water, food, education, safety, and free expression are not privileges - they’re basic rights. 💡 Learn more: lnkd.in/gYPDWMcp #HumanRightsDay #EverydayEssentials #DignityForAll #HumanRights

Sharing Migrant Voice’s new winter campaign challenging misinformation about migrants. Support if you can - share, donate, amplify migrant voices. 🔗 lnkd.in/ewssVVcR #Migration #MigrantVoices

We’re sharing details of the upcoming Scottish Public Information Forum (SPIF) meeting, convened by CFoIS. 🗓 1 Dec, 2–4pm (online) 🎯 Celebrating the FoI work of Human Rights Defenders. Free event → Register: lnkd.in/ef4aCfej #FreedomOfInformation #HumanRights #Transparency

We are delighted to work in partnership with the Scottish Human Rights Commission and to welcome their latest Annual Report. Vital work on accountability, lived experience and strengthening Scotland’s human rights culture. 👉 Full report on SHRC’s site: www.scottishhumanrights.com/media/3167/m...

We’re launching a new report on barriers affecting migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland, highlighting systemic discrimination and how language shapes access. 10 Dec 2025 12:30–13:30 Zoom Book your place: www.hrcscotland.org/events/repor... #HumanRights #MigrantsRights #RefugeeRights

To mark International Human Rights Day, we’re partnering with the ALLIANCE for an online event exploring how to keep human rights at the centre of pre-election discussions ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. 📅 10 Dec 2025 🕙 10:00–11:30 🎟️ Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

📢 Check out our latest #StrasbourgBulletin article: 📰 The Council of Europe - Environmental Justice Thanks does to our Strasbourg correspondent, Jerome Joseph as always! www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/th...

News | The Strasbourg Bulletin - Environmental Justice

When most people think of climate change, they picture major headline events such as flash floods, forest fires and droughts. However, climate change has a direct and immediate impact on the daily liv...

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