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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
New webinar announced! We're delighted to be joined by Inclusion Scotland on Wednesday 2nd September for a free webinar on how third sector organisations can create inclusive workplaces. Grab your spot today by visiting THRE's Eventbrite page 👇 bit.ly/3TQBcPK
Webinar: Fostering Inclusive Workplaces. With guest speakers from Inclusion Scotland. Weds 2nd September 12pm - 1pm, online.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Have you made a change after coming along to a THRE course or accessing one of our resources? We want to hear from you! We're adding to our Good Practice Library and are looking for case studies. If you want to find out more, email us via thre@gcvs.org.uk.
Has THRE helped you? Let us know!
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Miss our sold-out webinar on community wealth building? You can now access the recording of Evelyn Henderson-Child's presentation by visiting thre.org.uk/course/webinars/ @clesthinkdo.bsky.social
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
This Tuesday, the team gathered in Glasgow for one of our quarterly team together days! This was a chance to reflect on our work and plan future projects, including some exciting new additions to our free training roster 👀 We've got a lot coming your way this Spring, so watch this space!
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
We've just added our latest batch of dates for our free human rights and equalities training sessions! Sign up today via our Eventbrite page 🔗 bit.ly/40L5MKx Not sure our training is right for you? Check out what a past attendee has to say 👇
“It has shown me how we can use Human Rights and Equalities to challenge issues in not only our own lives, but also when supporting the people in our community we are working with.”
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
We're kicking off 2026 with sessions of some of our most popular courses, starting with a session on the PANEL principles and using human rights approaches in practice. Get your free tickets today ⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/thre-third...
January 2026 Training Sessions. 14th Jan - PANEL Workshop: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach in Practice. 27th and 28th Jan - The Basics: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach (2-DAYS).
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Happy holidays from THRE! This is our last day open of the year as we close from next week for winter break. We'd like to wish you all a wonderful end to the year, thank you for continuing to take an interest in the work we do and we wish you all the best for 2026.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
It’s Human Rights Day 2025! This year’s theme is “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials,” so we’ve put together a day-in-the-life to show how human rights allow us to go about our daily routines without fear or restriction. ⬇️
Morning: Waking up and getting ready for the day. Key right: Article 25 - The Right to an Adequate Standard of Living. Explanation: Having a safe place to sleep, access to nutritious food and safe water for drinking and washing is all a part of our right to an adequate standard of living. Mid-morning: Attend school and work. Key right: Article 26 - The Right to Education Article 23 - The Right to Work. Explanation: Having free primary education and access to higher education based on merit comes from the right to education. We have favourable working conditions with fair renumeration and access to unions through the right to work.Afternoon: Travel to visit family members. Key right: Article 13 - Right to Freedom of Movement Article 16 - Right to a Family Life. Explanation: We can travel around our country and leave it because of the right to freedom of movement. The right to a family life means that the State should protect the family unit, i.e., by not separating families who are fleeing domestic violence together.Evening: Scroll online and post on social media. Key right: Article 19 - Right to freedom of expression. Explanation: Being able to receive information to form our opinions, and express our ideas through any media is part of the right to freedom of expression.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
We know that building human rights and equalities into what you do is much easier when you have a plan to follow. So, we’ve created a resource for just that. Download our new resource, aimed at helping you to create your human rights and equalities action plan, today. 👉 thre.org.uk/action-plan/
New resource! Taking a human rights and equalities first approach - creating your action plan.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
New resource alert! 🚨 We’ve just published a free guide on applying the human rights and equalities 1st approach to service design. Check it out to learn about the principles of service design and how human rights and equalities can help you to build better services. 🔗 bit.ly/43mFsrV 🔗
New resource! Service design: a human rights and equalities first approach. Link in our bio.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
It's October, and we have a busy line-up of free training and events for you. As well as our regular training, we're hosting a webinar on lived experience with guest speakers Neighbourhood Networks. Sign up to attend one of our sessions today via our Eventbrite page ⬇️ bit.ly/45mPue1
October 2025 Training Sessions. 1st Oct - PANEL Workshop: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach in Practice. 14th Oct - Volunteering: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach. 15th Oct - Lunchtime Webinar: Embedding Lived Experience in the Third Sector. 21st and 22nd Oct - The Basics: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach (2-DAYS). 27th Oct - Funding and Fundraising: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Interested in embedding voices of lived experience into your organisation? Join us for our latest lunchtime webinar with Neighbourhood Networks! 📆 15th Oct, 12pm - 1pm 💻 Online via Zoom 🔗 bit.ly/3I3mn6J
Webinar: embedding lived experience. Guest speaker Emma Murray (Network Manager, Neighbourhood Networks) joins us to share how Neighbourhood Networks reviewed and transformed how they involved lived experience within their governance structures. Weds Oct 15th, 12pm - 1pm, Online via Zoom. Link in bio.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
New addition to The Good Practice Library! Our new guest blog is by Collett O’Connor, Program Officer at @closethegap.org.uk It looks at: ➡️Violence against women (VAW) as a workplace issue ➡️Intersectionality and VAW ➡️Steps employers can take to embed gender equality and tackle VAW in workplaces
Guest blog: are we equally safe at work? "Abuse does not end when a woman leaves her home for work. For many, the workplace becomes another site of control. When employers fail to respond meaningfully to these realities, they risk becoming complicit in sustaining harm." Link in bio.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
We've created an email course, 'Thinking About AI' that gives you the basic info you need to unpack the world of Artificial Intelligence. From how the third sector is using AI tools to the environmental and ethical debates, we've got you covered ✅ (2/3)
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Want to understand what we mean when we talk about putting human rights and equalities at the heart of what you do? Register for your free place on our online course: "A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach: The Basics" today! 📆 12th & 13th Aug, 2-4pm 📍 Online 🔗 bit.ly/4lXpU5e
A human rights and equalities first approach: The Basics. What is a human rights and equalities approach and what does it mean for you? Join us to learn this and more on this online course, split across two afternoons.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
New blog posted! In the second edition in our series with Neighbourhood Networks, we look at the steps to take when planning how to build lived experience into your organisation's board governance. Read the full blog via THRE's website ⬇️ bit.ly/46GBGfA
How to: build lived experience into board governance. "“We attended THRE’s ‘Governance – A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach’ training which highlighted that just having lived experience within the board and governance wasn’t enough. This led to a conversation at the organisation and the realisation that we wanted to create a safe space where our members were comfortable sharing their opinions and able to express their needs not only as members but also as people with different life experiences of having a disability.”
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
We have exciting news - last week, we reached the milestone of 2,000 course attendees! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who has attended a THRE session for helping us reach this milestone. Want to know what all the fuss is about? Register for a THRE course today via our Eventbrite page ⬇️ bit.ly/45mPue1
Image celebrating THRE reaching attendees, showing THRE's cartoon characters surrounding a text box that says "2000 attendees!"
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
🚨 Register for our latest free webinar 🚨 Join us as we explore what meaningful participation looks like in practice, with guest speakers from Homeless Network Scotland. 📆Tuesday 15th July, 12pm - 1pm 🔗 bit.ly/3TJF8yc
Webinar: Meaningful participation in service design and delivery. Join us for the next event in our Lunchtime Webinar series, where we'll be focussing on participation: what do we actually mean when we talk about it and what does meaningful participation look like in practice?

Guest speaker: Michelle Major (Impact Lead), Homeless Network Scotland.

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:00 - 13:00, online. Link in our bio.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Posters are a quick, cheap and easy way to: 1. Teach others about their rights ✅ 2. Demonstrate your values to anyone using your space ✅ Did you know - we have a free 'Your Rights in Our Space' poster available for download? Download it via our website ➡️http://bit.ly/4kVZbFS
Your Rights in Our Space. To be safe, to be free from discrimination, to be treated with respect, to be listened to. We are committed to being rights-respecting at all times. If you wish to provide us feedback or raise a complaint, please contact ____ (underscore left intentionally blank).
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
JUST LAUNCHED: We've got more e-learning available for free via the TSI Learning Portal! 🎉 Our e-learning module, 'Confident Conversations' is all about ways to have conversations about human rights and equalities with confidence. Check it out today! ⬇️ thre.org.uk/course/e-lea...
New free e-learning! Confident conversations: talking about human rights and equalities.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
THRE were delighted to have Irene and Shona from Mhor Collective, an org working to make Scotland more digitally inclusive, as guest speakers for our most recent Lunchtime Webinar. Check out the webinar recording on our YouTube channel and the THRE blog on digital inequality on our website!
Webinar: digitial inclusion. We recently invited Mhor Collective to come speak on digital inclusion and share more about the work they are doing on this issue.  This webinar discussed taking a rights-based approach to tackling digital exclusion in Scottish society and how third-sector organisations can support communities with this ever-changing topic.  Check out the webinar recording on our youtube. Link in our bio. There is a graphic of a computer in the bottom right of the image with a screenshot of the YouTube video, stating 'DIGITAL INCLUSION'.

Blog: digital inequality. Inspired by attending THRE’s webinar with Mhor Collective, THRE team member Olivia Richmond-Ferns has written a blog with a focus on digital inequality.  Check it out for tips on reducing digital inequality in your organisation. Link in our bio. There is a graphic in the bottom right corner of the image of a pregnant person on the couch using their laptop, with a cat curled up at their feet and a TV to their right.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
On Wednesday, we co-delivered an event with CVS Falkirk and District as part of their Safer and Empowered Communities Forum. Read about it below 🧵
Alice and Olivia presenting to as part of the Safer and Empowered Communities Forum
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Bringing lived experience into your organisation’s work is more than just putting seats around the table. We’ve published a new blog on this topic featuring Glasgow-based Neighbourhood Networks and the Advisory Group they have created 🗣️ You can find the full article below ⬇️ or linked in our bio
Bog: Why lived experience is important at all levels of an organisation.

Quote from blog: "It’s important with this type of work to make sure that any opportunities for people with particular insight into an issue to contribute their views are meaningful for everyone involved. 

Some things to be thinking about when planning this type of work are:
Have contributors been given all of the information they need in order to share their views?
Has a safe space been created for sharing potentially sensitive insights?
Are contributions being shared with those with decision-making power?
Do contributors know how their views have been accounted for?"
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Just announced! 📣 Spaces are now available for our free webinar on tackling digital exclusion. Join THRE and guest speakers from the Mhor Collective as we explore how third sector organisations can address digital inequality. 📆 Thurs 1st May, 12:30 - 13:30 🌎 Online via Zoom 🔗 bit.ly/4iUnsuZ
Lunchtime Webinar - Technology in Modern Society: How do we tackle digital exclusion? With guest speakers Irene Warner-Macintosh and Shona Munro from Mhor Collective. Thursday 1st May, 12:30pm - 1:30pm, online. Sign up through the link in our bio.
We are delighted to have two speakers from Mhor Collective.

Irene has worked across the non-profit sector for most of her professional life. For over a decade, she has specialised in work to address digital inequality, locally, nationally and internationally.

Shona has worked in digital participation for over a decade and has a particular focus on adult education and the training and support of individuals and organisations to build community capacity.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
April is here and so are our latest training sessions! 🌞 We have a range of free online sessions to get you thinking about how human rights and equalities can support your work. Register via our Eventbrite - bit.ly/3CHHfxE
April 2025 training sessions. 2nd Apr - funding and Fundraising: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach. 7th Apr - PANEL Workshop: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach in Practice. 16th and 17th Apr - The Basics: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach (2 Days). 30th Apr - Volunteering: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
We've just released a new webinar on our website! Watch to find out how you can translate what you do into answers to funding questions on human rights and equalities. 📚 Human rights and equalities: What does it mean for funding applications ⏳ 1hr 12 mins 🔗 thre.org.uk/topic/fundin...
New THRE webinar! Human rights and equalities: what does it mean for funding applications.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Applying for funding and not sure how to answer questions about human rights and equalities? 🤔 Check out how the PANEL principles can help you to reframe what you do into the language of human rights and equalities. Visit our Linktree via our bio for more information.
More and more funders are asking about human rights and equalities in their application forms. Swipe for a simple structure that you can use to address these questions.Participation - what resources are needed to allow stakeholders to contribute to decision-making? Accountability - what monitoring systems will be in place? Non-discrimination - what adjustments will be made to ensure equal access to services? Empowerment - how will stakeholders be supported to access their rights? Legality - how will relevant legislation be accounted for?Interested in learning more? Click the link in our bio to: Download our funding & fundraising PDF resource; Watch our funding applications webinar.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Want to know how to bring your Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies to life? We've got you covered ✅ Check out our quick tips on meaningful EDI policies below or visit bit.ly/44kZ1Ao for the full guide.
Equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) policies are an essential tool for applying a human rights and equalities first approach within an organisation. 

Swipe for tips on creating an EDI policy which feels practical and relevant to everyone within your organisation.An EDI policy should be based on:
Your organisation's individual values and principles. e.g.  you may find that respect is core to your operations, and this is  something you wish to thread through your EDI policy. 
Your organisational culture and leadership style are also important to consider e.g. maybe your organisation is more decentralised in decision making, and so helping your stakeholders empower themselves and having a culture of trust is important to base your policy on. 

Work environment is good to think about. Do you physically work in an office? Do your services include home visits? These different settings require thought into how you can make sure EDI is incorporated at all levels, and that this policy works for all stakeholders in all environments. EDI policies should:
Have clear and actionable commitments; Outline clear feedback and reporting mechanisms; Be informed by the views of stakeholders; Have a clear plan to communicate the policy to stakeholders.

EDI policies shouldn't:
Have vague commitments without actionable steps; Rely on staff checking the policy on their own accord; Rely on senior staff only when developing the policy; Be a document that could be applicable to any organisation.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Jeez, it’s March already! 🌷 Time to think about some free CPD perhaps? Check out our free courses throughout March 🗓️ 🔗 thre.org.uk/course/
THRE
March 2025
Training Sessions

5 MAR
VOLUNTEERING: A HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUALITIES FIRST APPROACH

11 MAR
PANEL WORKSHOP: A HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUALITIES FIRST APPROACH IN PRACTICE

20 MAR
GOVERNANCE: A HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUALITIES FIRST APPROACH

26 MAR
THE BASICS: A HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUALITIES FIRST APPROACH
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Climate change and human rights & equalities are two important topics for third sector organisations to be acting on 🌱👫 We've put together some information on how they overlap and intersect. Click through the images to learn more and head to our Linktree in our bio for further information.
Climate change and inequality. Did you know that climate change is a human rights and equalities issue?Climate change disproportionately impacts those who are already marginalised within society. Also, climate change is a ‘threat multiplier’, meaning it exacerbates existing social, political and economic tensions and therefore intensifies inequality.The values that underpin human rights - fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy - can also be used to develop an organisational response to climate change i.e., an environmental policy.What can you do? Read: THRE's climate change and marginalised communities resource. Watch: Our webinar series on climate change. Learn: Access the range of tools and resources on offer to tackle this issue. Head to our Linktree for THRE's climate change page where you can find all of the above.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Did you know, we run training sessions focused on applying human rights and equalities to different aspect of what the third sector does? This month, that we'll be running a session on Funding and Fundraising alongside our PANEL and Basics courses Register today! 🔗 bit.ly/3CHHfxE 🔗
THRE February 2025 Training Sessions. 12th Feb - Funding and Fundraising: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach. 19th Feb - PANEL Workshop: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach. 20th and 27th Feb - The Basics: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach (2 Days)
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on their Equality and Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy. We’ve put together some information to help you to respond. Don’t wait! The consultation closes on Wednesday 5th February 🕐
Consultation: Equality and Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy.
The Scottish Government’s Equality and Human Rights Strategy aims to embed equality and human rights across the public sector – it will be accompanied by an action plan and toolkit for public sector organisations to use.
A consultation is currently open to find out your views on the strategy.
We’ve put together some information on what this means. Swipe for more information.
The Mainstreaming Strategy is centred around activity in Scottish Government and the wider public sector which will impact on service delivery and decision-making processes. The Mainstreaming Strategy is focused around six key drivers:
Strengthening leadership; developing accountability & transparency; ensuring effective regulatory & policy environment; utilising evidence and experience; enhancing capability and culture; improving capacity.
The third sector has a wide range of experience to contribute to this consultation process. If you have experience of engaging with services, engaging with public bodies or even in mainstreaming human rights and equalities in your own organisation it’s likely that you will have useful expertise or knowledge to contribute to the consultation.
What next:
Read our blog on the consultation; check out the consultation paper; submit your response by 5th February!
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
New THRE resource! 📖 Our latest resource explores some of the ways in which climate change impacts marginalised groups in specific and often, more severe ways, and gives third sector organisations the information it needs to understand this developing issue.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Thinking ahead to next week? 🤔 Why not sign up for our free online PANEL workshop on Wednesday? 98% of attendees surveyed said they'd recommend it to a friend or colleague 👍
PANEL Workshop: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach in Practice. 
Join us to learn:
About the PANEL principles - what are they, and how can they be applied to your work?
The practical steps you can take to bring human rights and equalities into your everyday work.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
New blog 🚨 THRE team member Olivia writes about barriers to volunteering and how, as organisations, we can start to address these barriers by adopting a human rights and equalities first approach 💪   Follow the link to read more 🔗 thre.org.uk/blog-barrier...
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
We've got lots of training available for you this January! 📝 Whether you are involved in a volunteering programme, trusteeship or generally want to learn about human rights and equalities, THRE has something for you. Sign up for a free session today! 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/thre-third... 🔗
January 2025 Training Sessions:
15th and 16th Jan - The Basics: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach (2 Days)
21st Jan - Volunteering: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach
22nd Jan - PANEL Workshop: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach in Practice
28th Jan – Governance: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Enjoyed this 🧵? Follow us online or visit our website for all of our free courses and resources.   🔗 thre.org.uk 🔗
How can you find out more? 
THRE have a range of free courses and resources aimed at supported third sector organisations to take a human rights and equalities first approach including: 
	•	E-learning 
	•	Facilitated online training 
	•	Downloadable guides 
	•	Webinars 
Visit thre.org.uk for more information. 
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Our resources include quotes and case studies from a range of organisations who are actively embedding the principles of human rights into what they do everyday. Here’s what they’ve told us.
What do third sector organisations say?  
“We know that different perspectives enable better decision-making. We also understand that it is critical for families supported by CHAS to see themselves reflected in the leadership of the organisation. This is why we embarked on a project to review our Trustee recruitment and selection processes.” CHAS. 
“Good practice means doing things in the best way for everyone. It is important for all businesses and organisations to make sure that the services they offer are accessible to everyone.” “At VIAS we often say: If you get it right for people with learning disabilities then you get it right for everyone.” Values into Action Scotland. 
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
One of our favourite tools for using human rights in practice are the PANEL Principles. We have a range of guidance on them on our website  🔗 thre.org.uk/topic/panel-... 🔗
What are the PANEL Principles? The PANEL principles are a simple framework for applying the human rights and equalities first approach to everyday scenarios. They stand for: Participation, Accountability, Non-discrimination, Empowerment, Legality. 
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
There are a range of simple ways that organisations can embed human rights into what they do 📚
How can you incorporate human rights into your work? There are many steps your organisation can take to incorporate human rights approaches into what it does. Below are a few examples: 
	•	Use human rights language regularly so that your beneficiaries understand their rights at all times 
	•	Incorporate a range of voices that are representative of your community into decision-making 
	•	Familiarise yourself with the PANEL principles and refer to them regularly 
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Human rights are about everyone, everyday🏡. By supporting people to get the most out of their everyday lives, the third sector has a big hand to play in supporting and fulfilling human rights. 🤝
“Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home – so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world.” Eleanor Roosevelt. Image below quote is of an illustrated neighbourhood.  
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
But what does this all have to do with Scotland’s third sector? More than you might think.
Why does this matter for the third sector? Human rights are a part of our everyday lives, from our ability to heat our homes to our relationship to our community. Many third sector organisations support rights fulfilment without even realising it. Below are a few examples of ways the third sector contributes to the human rights of their community. 
	•	Supporting employees and volunteers to develop their skills in a fair and equitable space 
	•	Providing services that help beneficiaries to not only survive, but thrive 
	•	Making beneficiaries aware of their rights and supporting them to advocate for them 
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Think human rights are just about international laws and mechanisms? Think again 🤔
What do we mean when we talk about human rights? Human rights are based on the principles of FREDA. Every one of your rights contributes towards these principles being met. 
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
It’s Human Rights Day! At THRE, human rights are at the core of what we do. So, we’ve put together a 🧵 to tell you a bit more about them. ⬇️
Human rights and Scotland’s third sector. On the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, THRE are exploring human rights mean for Scotland’s third sector in 2024.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Wondering how your organisation can embrace new technologies whilst keeping the needs of your community at the heart of what you do? Today's tip comes from our free digital technologies email course. Link below this post 👇
Using digital technology: how to remain person centred. 
Being person centred vs design centred - prioritising people’s needs and considering barriers created by the use of technology.
• Understand your data - can it be anonymised, is only necessary info collected?
• Consult with service users - how can being online work best for them?
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Can you believe it? We’ve only got one training session left of 2024! Join us next week where we’ll be talking all things PANEL principles. 📍 Online via Zoom 📆 Weds 4th Dec, 1pm – 4pm 🔗 bit.ly/4fMBpJE
PANEL workshop: A Human Rights and Equalities First Approach.
Join us to learn:
•	About the PANEL principles - what are they, and how can they be applied to your work?
•	The practical steps you can take to bring human rights and equalities into your everyday work.
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THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) @thre-equal.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Hi there 👋 We’re THRE (third sector human rights and equalities). We care about human rights and equalities and want to show the third sector how to embed them into their everyday work. Follow for tips, event information and updates.
Who are THRE?

We produce courses and resources aimed at supporting Scotland’s third sector to embed human rights and equalities first approaches into their ways of working. Our resources include:

Intro courses on human rights and equalities
Guidance on the PANEL principles
Legislation explainers
Equality, diversity and inclusion policy guidance
And much more!

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