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
On the back of the conference, what better time to send out a call for donations?
Support our fight to defend and promote human rights in Scotland. Every donation fuels change and helps us to continue to put in the work.
Visit www.hrcscotland.org and click 'Make a Donation' 🙏
🌎 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.
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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
🌍 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...
📢 Have your say on BPD/EUPD mental health support in Edinburgh with CAPS Independent Advocacy and Much More Than A Label.
📝 Take part:
People: lnkd.in/eM43GPaA
Professionals: lnkd.in/eTBKQRmn
#Advocacy #MentalHealth #Edinburgh #BPD #EUPD #LivedExperience
📢 The Scottish Government has released the Expert Group report calling for the decriminalisation of abortion and a modern, health-based framework.
A key moment for reproductive rights in Scotland.
🔗 More info: letschangetheact.co.uk
#LetsChangeTheAct
Joining the Let’s Change the Act Campaign
We’ve joined the Let’s Change the Act campaign calling for the decriminalisation of abortion in Scotland and a modern, health-based legal framework to replace the 1967 Act.
Learn more: letschangetheact.co.uk
#LetsChangeTheAct #ReproductiveRights #Scotland
Visit our website or contact our friends at Inclusion Scotland to find out more!
www.hrcscotland.org/res-access-t...
The Fund covers any additional costs disabled people may face when campaigning, such as personal assistants, BSL interpreters, accessible transport, coaching and specialist equipment, or any other support that helps to remove barriers to political participation.
The Access to Elected Office Fund provides grants to disabled people who are standing as candidates in Scottish elections.
💡 Are you a disabled person who is considering standing as a political candidate?
Perhaps you would simply like to explore how to become more politically active?
📰 Check out our latest article, courtesy of Lorne Berkley (SCLD), on the UK Govt's recent call for the Supreme Court to overturn the #CheshireWest ruling.
Read the full article here: www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/ch...
Plain text version also available
@scldnews.bsky.social
📢 FoISA Reform Bill Update
Join the Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland and Human Rights Consortium Scotland for an online update on the Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill.
📅 19 Nov, 1–2pm GMT
💻 Online | Free
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/1759810012...
📣 Don’t miss the free online event on 18 Nov: leading activists and legal experts weigh in on what’s next for #humanrights in #Scotland #Wales and #NI 🤔
Brought to you by @hrcscotland.bsky.social
🎟️ Register for tickets
www.eventbrite.com/e/safeguardi...
Safeguarding Our Rights: The ECHR Across the UK’s Devolved Nations
🗓️ 18 Nov, 12:30–2pm GMT
💻 Online | Free
Hear from leading human rights voices & explore how the ECHR protects rights across the UK.
🔗Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/safeguardi...
#ECHR75 #HumanRights #Scotland #Wales #NorthernIreland
