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

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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
📢 HRCS Members’ Webinar: Reproductive and Abortion Rights in Scotland – Why We Need To Change The Act 📅 18 Nov | 🕐 1–2pm | 💻 Zoom Join Jill Wood from Engender to explore reproductive and abortion rights in Scotland, followed by a Q&A. Book your place: www.hrcscotland.org/events/hrcs-...
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Events | HRCS Members Webinar Series: Webinar 4 - Reproductive and Abortion Rights in Scotland - Why We Need To Change The Act
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
📢 Challenging Poverty Through Human Rights Join HRCS and Poverty Alliance during Challenge Poverty Week for a webinar on a rights-based approach to poverty in Scotland and the Human Rights Bill. 8 October | 3–4pm | Online Register: www.hrcscotland.org/events/hrcs-... #ChallengePovertyWeek
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Events | HRCS Webinar Series: Webinar 3 - Challenging Poverty Through Human Rights
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Songs of the People @songsotpeople.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
We've been delighted by the response to the idea of bringing the conversation around human rights up to date with our podcast 'Could we do more to secure human rights' We spoke to Charlie McMillan, Director @hrcscotland.bsky.social. Hear him in full now. Listen🎙️ ⬇️ youtu.be/_5VgvteSkhc?...
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Could we do more to secure Human Rights | Charlie McMillan
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
📢 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
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Events | HRCS Webinar: Legal Aid Reform Consultation
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
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-...
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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...
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
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
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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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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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...
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
📢 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
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Scotland’s Human Rights Festival 2026
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
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...
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Just Fair @justfairuk.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
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. 👇
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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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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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
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Scotland’s Human Rights Festival 2026
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
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
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Events | HRCS Members Webinar Series: Webinar 1 – The Joyful Disruptor
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
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...
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
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...
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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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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
📢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
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Events | Online Launch: A Migrant’s Guide to Scotland – Your Human Rights in a Different Country
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
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
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State of Childrens Rights reports
Together is an alliance of Scottish children's charities that works to improve the awareness, understanding and implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). We ...
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
🌎 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
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Scotland's Annual Human Rights Conference 2026: Our Right. Your Move.
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
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...
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
🎉 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
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
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
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
📢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
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
🎄 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
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
🔔 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
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
🌍 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
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
📢 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
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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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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
🌍 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
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
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
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
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
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
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...
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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...
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
📢 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...
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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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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
📢 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
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
📢 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
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
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
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Time’s up for outdated abortion laws
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
💡 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?
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
📰 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
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
📢 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...
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FoISA Reform Bill Update
FoISA Reform Bill Update on progressing the Bill through Stage 1. In conjunction with the Human Rights Consortium Scotland.
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Jen Ang @jena.ng · 10/11/2025
📣 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...
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Safeguarding Our Rights: The ECHR Across the UK’s Devolved Nations
Eventbrite - Human Rights Consortiums NI, Cymru & Scotland presents Safeguarding Our Rights: The ECHR Across the UK’s Devolved Nations - Tuesday, 18 November 2025 - Find event and ticket information.
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
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
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
🌍 Tickets now available! Join us for Scotland’s Annual Human Rights Conference 2026 – Our Rights. Your Move. 📅 Tue 3 Feb 2026 | Strathclyde TIC, 99 George St, Glasgow 🎟 Book now: www.hrcscotland.org/events/hrcs-... #HumanRights #HRCSConference2026 #Scotland
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Events | HRCS Annual Conference 2026
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
🕊️ At Scotland’s Annual Human Rights Conference 2026, sponsorship isn’t a logo-on-a-slide exercise. It’s about showing your organisation’s support for protecting and promoting human rights – rights for us all
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
📃 Check our latest newsletter! www.linkedin.com/pulse/hrcs-e...
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HRCS E-Newsletter November 2025
Welcome to our November Newsletter As we move towards the end of the year, Scotland’s human rights community continues to grow in strength, connection and purpose. This month, we’re celebrating a full...
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Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland @cfoiscot.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
The enforceable right to access information is a human right so it’s good news that Scotland’s independent regulator has reported a busy year ensuring rights and duties are respected, protected and fulfilled. @hrcscotland.bsky.social @thre-equal.bsky.social @scvo.scot @reidfoundation.bsky.social
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
🌍 Civil Society Working Group 2026–31 Manifesto for Scotland Launch. Scotland has a chance to reset the direction on human rights - towards equality, inclusion & dignity for all. Join us online Oct 30, 16:00–17:00 👉 Register: www.hrcscotland.org/events/civil... #HumanRights #Scotland #SocialJustice
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Events | Civil Society Working Group 2026-31 Manifesto For Scotland Launch
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Voices is a new programme supporting 20 people from marginalised communities in England & Scotland to shape the conversation on climate and nature. 🗓 Apply by 31 Oct 👉 thinknpc.org/everyones-environment-voices-recruitment #ClimateAction#EveryonesEnvironment #ClimateJustice #Inclusion #Scotland
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Everyone's Environment: Voices
Everyone's Environment: Voices NPC -New Philanthropy Capital exists to support charities and the voluntary sector, funders and social enterprises maximise their potential impact.
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
🟣 New expert briefing just published! We commissioned Prof. Nicole Busby (Uni of Glasgow) to analyse the Scottish Government’s proposed Human Rights Bill. Her report offers timely insights and clear recommendations for civil society ahead of the 2026 elections. 🔗 www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/ne...
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News | New Report Highlights Key Priorities for Human Rights Incorporation in Scotland
We’re pleased to publish a new expert briefing by Professor Nicole Busby of the University of Glasgow, commissioned by HRCS. The report, Current Priorities for Human Rights Incorporation in Scotland, ...
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
💡 Since 2016, Scotland has had an Accessible Travel Framework to improve transport for disabled people.
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Human Rights Consortium Scotland @hrcscotland.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Standing together for a fairer Scotland! We’re joining the Scotland Demands Better march this Sat, 25 Oct, in Edinburgh as part of the Human Rights Collective with @BEMIS & others. Fair pay, public services, dignity - all are #HumanRights. 👉 www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...
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