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Isla McIntosh (She/They)

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Communities & Networks @PovertyAlliance. Trustee @MakingRightsReal Likes: people power, intersectional human rights, snacks, and nature.

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Making Rights Real@makingrightsreal.bsky.social · 10mo ago

www.corra.scot/human-rights... Read about human rights in action. Cables Wynd House Residents Group are campaigning for decent housing, accountability, respect and dignity for all their community. @corra.scot @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social @katrinafaccenda.bsky.social @regenfuturesfund.bsky.social

Human Rights: Making Rights Real

How a human rights campaign hastened a multi-million pound commitment from City of Edinburgh Council to make their neglected homes habitable.

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Making Rights Real@makingrightsreal.bsky.social · 9mo ago

“The report findings are very much welcomed by the victims and campaigners who agree that the national apology falls short of international standards" Roseanna McPhee, campaigner Read our blog on SHRC's call for "transformative reparations" for victims: makingrightsreal.org.uk/transformati...

“Transformative Reparations by public bodies” needed to address Tinker Experiment human rights abuses  – Making Rights Real

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Isla McIntosh (She/They)@islamc.bsky.social · last yr.

Very excited to be part of one of the most ground breaking grassroots orgs in the UK. @makingrightsreal.bsky.social is a global leader in rights based community development. More of this everywhere please!

Making Rights Real@makingrightsreal.bsky.social · last yr.

MRR is thrilled to welcome three new Trustees to the board! Liz, Isla, and Angela joined us earlier this year -- you can read all about them here: makingrightsreal.org.uk/making-right... #HumanRights #RightToHousing #RightToHealthcare

Isla McIntosh (She/They)@islamc.bsky.social · 2y ago

North Highland Women's Wellbeing Hub are some of the most inspiring human rights defenders in Scotland today 📢- come along next week to hear about their campaign to protect women's rights to health and healthcare 💟🩺

Making Rights Real@makingrightsreal.bsky.social · 2y ago

📢Last remaining places We'll be: ✅️ Hearing from local health campaigners ✅️ Learning about right to healthcare 🗣 How to hold duty bearers accountable 🏥 Healthcare is a Human Right 📆 Date: 27 feb • 18:00 🎟 Book here for tickets: ⬇️ www.eventbrite.com/e/healthcare...

The Poverty Alliance@povertyalliance.org · 2y ago

📆 Tue 18 Feb - 10.30am-2pm - Edinburgh We want to bring together people involved in anti-poverty Lived Experience projects across Scotland. Let's connect and learn about how we can make change together! Email Lydia.Murphy@povertyalliance.org to find out more.

Do you have experience of living on a low income and are you involved in a Lived Experience Panel or Advisory Group? Do you support a Lived Experience Panel, Group or Process? Join us to talk about how we make change together. Graphic of a lot of people holding hands. povertyalliance.org Get Heard Scotland logo. Poverty Alliance logo
The Poverty Alliance@povertyalliance.org · 2y ago

Human rights are not just abstract ideals; they are standards for our governments, intended to ensure that every person can live a life of dignity and respect. But - as our Lydia Murphy shows in her blog - they're out of reach for too many people.

Blog: What stops people in poverty realising their human rights? - The Poverty Alliance

Lydia Murphy, Development Officer, The Poverty Alliance Click here to read the briefing Human rights are not just abstract ideals; they are standards for our governments, intended to ensure that…

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