@HRCScotland

Scotland's civil society network to defend and promote human rights | Reposts don't necessarily represent member views | @hrcscotland.bsky.social

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We’ve received a response from the First Minister to our letter calling for urgent progress on the delayed. While the commitment to bring forward the Bill in the next parliamentary session is welcome, we’re deeply concerned about the lack of immediate action. 🧵
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A REMINDER THAT WE ARE NOW ON BL*ES*Y 🦋: @hrcscotland.bsky.social 📢Charlie's latest blog dives into Scotland’s key human rights and equality issues. hrcscotland.org/news/news/ch…

News | Charlie’s Blog: HRCS’s Insights and Actions on Human Rights Mainstreaming in Scotland

This month, HRCS hosted a webinar for members on the mainstreaming strategy consultation. The proposed framework, which includes six key drivers, shows potential for embedding equality and human...

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Our blog outlines next steps: 📌 Finalising our response to the consultation. 📌 Supporting members to contribute their views - no need to answer all 30 questions; every voice counts. 📌 Pushing for simultaneous action across all framework drivers.
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The Scottish Government must move beyond talk and deliver real leadership, accountability, and resources to address entrenched inequalities. Read full blog here: hrcscotland.org/news/news/ch…

News | Charlie’s Blog: HRCS’s Insights and Actions on Human Rights Mainstreaming in Scotland

This month, HRCS hosted a webinar for members on the mainstreaming strategy consultation. The proposed framework, which includes six key drivers, shows potential for embedding equality and human...

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Voluntary Health Scotland@VHSComms20 Jan 2025
Join us at our next Cross Party Group on Health Inequalities. Online meeting, February 19, 6pm. Chaired by Emma Harper MSP, the meeting topic is Human Rights & Health Inequalities. Guest speaker is Charlie McMillan, Interim Director, @HRCScotland. Book at tinyurl.com/jc7prr3p
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The British Institute of Human Rights@BIHRhumanrights15 Jan 2025
BIHR & 70+ orgs wrote to political leaders calling on them to stand up for human rights. In his response, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Justice confirmed, "this Government will never withdraw from the ECHR.” Read the full letter & response: buff.ly/4h9bUm0
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New year, new socials 👇
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Looking ahead... 🩵☁️ We’re exploring new avenues for sharing updates, including a move to Blues*y, aligning with our values. For now, we’ll continue sharing on this platform during the transition. Stay tuned!
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Scottish Human Rights Commission@ScotHumanRights20 Dec 2024
Great new opportunities📢 We're looking for people who share our values & passion for human rights to join our growing team. Could it be you? Find out more⬇️ ow.ly/VfZU50UuXeO
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🚨 Sign our Collaborative Draft Report on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights🚨 We’re excited to share our draft report on the UK’s implementation of economic, social, and cultural rights, which will be submitted to the UN Committee on CESCR in early 2025. 📝
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Adding your organisation’s name will amplify civil society’s voice in the UN’s review process and help drive meaningful change. ⏰ Deadline to sign on: 9 January 2025, 5:00 PM. Sign the form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

Signatories to the Human Rights Consortium Scotland's Joint Report for the CESCR - 2025

We are pleased to announce the completion of our collaborative draft report on the UK’s record in implementing economic, social, and cultural rights, which will be submitted to the UN Committee on...

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Read the report in full here: hrcscotland.org/file-downloa…
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Scottish Human Rights Commission@ScotHumanRights10 Dec 2024
This #HumanRightsDay, the Commission has presented its first annual State of the Nation report to Parliament: a snapshot of how human rights are being experienced in Scotland, focusing this year on civil and political rights. Find out more: ow.ly/1j4B50Uo6NO
"We are deeply concerned about the scale of issues across such a broad range of rights. There is no excuse - civil and political rights are already our rights in law." Quote from the Scottish Human Rights Commission State of the Nation 2024 report. Magnifying glass over a map of Scotland, around the edges are icons representing civil and political rights such as a prison padlock, the scales of justice, a judge's gavel and a hand casting a vote.

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Human Rights Consortium Scotland retweeted
Scottish Human Rights Commission@ScotHumanRights9 Dec 2024
New blog post 📢 To celebrate #HumanRightsDefendersDay, our Chair has written a blog about the Commission's recent partnership work with human rights defenders and what's coming next. Read it on our website 👇 ow.ly/38Xg50UnheU
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland retweeted
Scottish Human Rights Commission@ScotHumanRights4 Dec 2024
As @scotgov publishes its tax and spending plans for 2025-26, our Chair Professor Angela O'Hagan says a human rights-based approach to budgeting is the way to truly transform lives across Scotland. Read her new blog on our website: scottishhumanrights.com/blog
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📢 Join us for the #BringBackTheBill Human Rights Day of Action – 10 Dec 2024. On Human Rights Day, we’re calling for the reintroduction of the Scottish Human Rights Bill. Here's why it matters and how you can get involved 👇 @nourishscotland eventbrite.co.uk/e/bringback…

#BringBacktheBill Human Rights Day of Action

Let's rally together on Human Rights Day to demand the return of vital bills for our rights!

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Scotland deserves a future where human rights are central to policy and governance. That’s why we’ll be gathering at the Scottish Parliament to urge the Government to prioritise these protections. 📅Tuesday, 10 Dec 2024, 10:00–14:00 GMT 📍Scottish Parliament Building, Edinburgh
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We invite: 👉Organisations 👉Community groups 👉Grassroots movements 👉Students 👉Individuals This is your call to action. Together, we can push for a Scotland where rights are protected for all on Human Rights Day!
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