📣 We support this joint statement by 150+ lawyers and refugee organisations highlighting the rise of hostility towards those helping migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... 🗣️ We call for an end to media narratives that stoke division.

We've updated the route and timings information for the #ScotlandDemandsBetter march and rally! www.scotland-demands-better.com/march-and-ra...

📣 A call to #Aberdeen citizens! Change happens when we stand together to demand it! 📆 Tue 23 Sep, 7pm 📌 maps.app.goo.gl/SWqKTA5msQ9L... With speakers from the Station House Media Unit, the Church of Scotland, Tillydrone Community Flat, and Aberdeen TUC. www.povertyalliance.org/event/aberde...

📢 Over 120 charities have come together to back two vital amendments to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, being debated today in the House of Lords. 🗞️ Read more: bit.ly/3Vj5lVp

"There was a clear issue of fairness and human rights at stake." ⚖️ That’s how our Legal Director & Partner, Andy Sirel, describes a landmark change in Scotland’s tuition rules. 🤔 Curious? Listen to Andy on @lawmanity.com: lawmanity.com/podcast/ #podcast #AccessToEducation #HumanRights

📣 Our member @officialsyp.bsky.social launched their brand-new manifesto: Dear Scotland’s Future. This document gathers the views of almost 5,000 young people and presents an agenda for the changes they want to see at both local and national levels. ➡️ syp.org.uk/manifesto/

🕐 It’s been a week since the Home Secretary shut down #FamilyReunion - a route once praised as safe and legal for refugees desperate to be with loved ones: bit.ly/3UW6Dp6 #RefugeeRights #AccessToJustice #HumanRights

Angry about the state of things? Change happens when we come together to demand it! Come along to hear how we can get #Edinburgh citizens mobilised for the #ScotlandDemandsBetter march on #25Oct. 🙏 Please share with your networks.

Join #ScotlandDemandsBetter activists and organisations from across the country, sharing what's been working to get people mobilised to take part in the march for all of us. Lots of help and advice! 1pm us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 7pm us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We are increasingly alarmed at the way women’s rights and safety are being weaponised to demonise minorities across the UK. This kind of distortion of the facts only causes harm to individuals and communities and does nothing to end violence against women and girls.

📢 92% of refugee family reunion visas go to women & children. ❌ Today, that safe route has been suspended. ⚖️ Children from Afghanistan, Sudan & Gaza will remain separated from parents & siblings. 🛑 Closing safe routes will push more people into harm. 🔗 Read our full statement: bit.ly/3UW6Dp6

We’re representing a family fighting for their home and way of life. ⚖️ This is the first civil court case to test how Scotland’s new UNCRC law works in practice. 📜 It also relies on Article 8 of the ECHR - the right to respect for private and family life. 🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Standing in solidarity in the face of far right hate It's easy to feel powerless in the face of hate, says Emma Hutton of JustRight Scotland, but we must stand firm buff.ly/l54hCe6 @justrightscotland.org.uk

✊ We have joined over 200 organisations in standing in solidarity with those affected by the recent anti-refugee protests - many of whom have already fled unimaginable horrors in search of safety. 🔗 Read more: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a... #TogetherWithRefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social

This summer, we're showing what welcome looks like 🧡 We're proud to join the @refugeestogether.bsky.social #WelcomeWeekend (7–10 Aug) – a nationwide show of solidarity with refugees. Together, we’re showing what our communities really stand for.

🚨Together's Blog Series: The #UNCRCScotland in Practice 🎉that's a wrap for @justrightscotland.org.uk blog highlighting the principle "accountability" 🚨Stay tuned throughout August/Sept for other blogs to be announced 🤔Which org & principle will be next ➡️ togetherscotland.blog/2025/08/04/j...

This vital case could transform legal understandings of the responsibilities of Scotland's public authorities to protect the cultural rights of children.

🚨Together's Blog Series: The #UNCRCScotland in Practice "...development of a consistent approach to the use of international sources as well as for the articulation of specific content of UNCRC rights in a Scottish context.”- @justrightscotland.org.uk ➡️ buff.ly/6MZnvSd

📢 Read our new blog via @together-sacr.bsky.social, exploring how Scotland’s new UNCRC Act is being used in practice - in what may be the first civil case to test the law in court. 🧵 Here’s why it matters: #UNCRCScotland

@justrightscotland.org.uk are looking to appoint up to four new people to join their Board of Trustees. Find out more at tinyurl.com/49cxadcc #Trustees #Chair #Law

Yesterday was #WorldDayAgainstTraffickinginPersons - a timely moment to reflect on how we support survivors of exploitation and ensure justice is accessible to all. Today, we’re sharing news of a legal breakthrough for survivors of trafficking in #Scotland. 🧵

🚨We have published a NEW REPORT sharing the experiences of children from our All4One youth group who were wrongly treated as adults by the Home Office. These children arrived in the UK alone seeking asylum, were declared “significantly over 18” at the border and sent alone to adult asylum hotels.

📣 We're hiring – and the deadline has been extended to 14 July! Join us as a Part-Time Solicitor (10-month maternity cover) supporting women survivors of gender-based violence. 🕐 7–14 hrs/week 💷 £35k–£38k FTE 📍 Remote & hybrid options 🎓 Flexitime, development & more Apply now: bit.ly/JRSJoinUS

We are looking for new Trustees! 🗓️ Apply by 31 August 2025 📍 Interviews: 6 October in Glasgow or online 📧 Email: [email protected] ➡️ bit.ly/JRSJoinUS Not sure yet? Join our informal drop-in on 23 July, 5:30–6:30pm to learn more about the role. Email us for the Zoom link!

We're looking for a Solicitor to join the Scottish Women's Rights Centre on a 10-month maternity cover contract. 🕐 Part-time: 7–14 hours/week 📍 Based in Glasgow | Hybrid & remote options 💷 Salary: £35,211 – £38,945 FTE 🏝 38.5 days annual leave (FTE) ⏱ Flexitime ➡️ Apply now: bit.ly/JRSJoinUS

📣 We're hiring: Part-Time Solicitor (10-month mat cover) to support women survivors of gender-based violence. 🕐 7–14 hrs/week 💷 £35k–£38k FTE 📍 Glasgow-based, Remote/hybrid options available 🎓 Flexi time, peer support, development & more Apply now: bit.ly/JRSJoinUS #Solicitor #Hiring

The Church of Scotland has followed the Scottish Government’s lead and offered a “heartfelt and genuine apology for these historic wrongs, highlighted in the report and carried out in the name of the Church.” Read more here! makingrightsreal.org.uk/church-of-sc...

Today, Scotland's First Minister issued a long-awaited apology to victims of the Tinker Experiments. You can watch the video of his apology on our website: makingrightsreal.org.uk/wp-content/u... makingrightsreal.org.uk/scotlands-fi...

“The Tinker Experiments should not have happened…on behalf of Scotland, we are sorry.” -- John Swinney, First Minister Read MRR's first reaction to the Scottish Government's statement and apology today: makingrightsreal.org.uk/scotlands-fi...

📣 We're hiring: Part-Time Solicitor (10-month mat cover) to support women survivors of gender-based violence. 🕐 7–14 hrs/week 💷 £35k–£38k FTE 📍 Glasgow-based, Remote/hybrid options available 🎓 Flexi time, peer support, development & more Apply now: bit.ly/JRSJoinUS #Solicitor #Hiring

June is here and we're in the final two weeks of this year's SUSO! This week: 🔢When age is more than a number: best practice for safeguarding unaccompanied children assessed as adults by the Home Office. 📅 Tues 3rd June 11am-12pm 🗣️ @justrightscot.bsky.social & PAFRAS Book here: tinyurl.com/3775e6w6

📣 Today, our Legal Director Andy Sirel is giving evidence to the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee on barriers to accessing civil legal assistance ⚖️ Watch live here: scottishparliament.tv/meeting/equa... 🧵

📣 Last week was a big one for the team at JustRight Scotland! We were involved in key events, powerful conversations, and policy work pushing for real reform. 🧵

📣 We’ve joined 110+ organisations calling for children’s rights to be protected in law. As the Lords debate the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, we’re backing: ⚖️A legal duty on Ministers 🧒Mandatory child rights impact assessments 🔗 bit.ly/42CRDkw @crae_official @UNICEF_uk @nspcc.bsky.social

📣 We’ve signed an open letter to the Prime Minister alongside 135+ orgs, calling for an end to hostile politics and a fair new plan for refugees. 🧡 80% of Brits want a compassionate system. 📰 @theguardian.com: shorturl.at/l4iEb #TogetherWithRefugees @refugeestogether.bsky.social

@passion4fusion.bsky.social @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social @maryhill-in.bsky.social @markdiffley1.bsky.social @nickbibby.bsky.social @jena.ng @justrightscot.bsky.social @elrecuk.bsky.social @thewelcoming.bsky.social @jimmccormick.bsky.social Please help publicise trusteeship opportunity 👇🏾

💜 To celebrate #IWD2025, the SWRC's legal team joined the University of Strathclyde Law Clinic to highlight the vital role of student volunteers in supporting survivors of gender-based violence. 🔗 Learn more: www.justrightscotland.org.uk/2025/03/cele... #AccelerateAction #GenderEquality #Education

One year down, one to go! 🚀 "As a legal trainee & #JusticeFirstFellow, I’ve supported survivors, challenged discrimination, and fought for #AccessToJustice" 🔗 Read more about Rosa's trainee journey with us: bit.ly/4ikVLuJ #TheLegalEducationFoundation #JusticeFirstFellowship #SocialJustice

Our #LSAwebinar is now underway on Fatal Accident Inquiries w/ Barbara Bolton @justrightscot.bsky.social and Sarah Armstrong @thesccjr.bsky.social #FAI #fatalaccidentinquiries #humanrights #legalframework #FAIresearch #reform #deathincustody #legislation #caselaw #procedure

Should journalists be trained in a trauma-first approach to cover stories relating to gender-based violence? Find out more in our Q&A with Laura Nairn, a solicitor for @justrightscot.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/3XtLaFB #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

For #IWD2025 💜 I talked to Beste Yasav about lessons learned as a migrant woman in law - the importance of wellbeing and balance 🪷 - and top tips for aspiring #humanrights lawyers 👩🏻‍⚖️ 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0kZP... #InternationalWomensDay 💜 #WomenInLaw #UntilThereAreNine 🙋🏻‍♀️

A new report by @stir.ac.uk has found that our Family Rights Service provides a vital lifeline for asylum-seeking parents and children in Scotland scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/lifeline-ser...

📰 Have you read our solicitor's interview with @impressorg.bsky.social? Laura Nairn discusses: 🔹 Victim-blaming in reporting 🔹 Sensationalised coverage 🔹 The responsibility of journalists & publishers 📝 How these stories are reported matters - responsible journalism can drive change 👇

BREAKING: We screened a message from migrant parents across Westminster. Hostile immigration rules enforced by this Govt. drive children into poverty. 🔊End child poverty, for EVERY child. Scrap No Recourse to Public Funds. Make sure they know, we won’t let this go. Share now. youtu.be/0d9YPGlFzC0

In our latest guest blog, Sophie Cartwright @jrsuk.bsky.social delves into a new briefing on statelessness in the UK. Read more: https://buff.ly/3EXanlu @asylumaid.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social @justrightscot.bsky.social Originally published on Border Criminologies on Jan 22nd.

Last week, we spoke about the experiences of women impacted by the pandemic in Scotland. Today, we reflect on Justice Denied, a powerful series by @martynmcl.bsky.social in @scotsman.com, and the key issues raised by our Senior Associate Solicitor at SWRC during the Scottish Covid Inquiry. 🧵

JustRight Scotland is presenting evidence that reflects the experiences of the women we support who have been adversely impacted by the pandemic in #Scotland, and we are also highlighting key findings on inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic: 🧵

📢 JustRight Scotland - alongside other organisations, is taking part in the @covid19inquiry.scot today to provide oral evidence following our previous submissions to the Inquiry. 👇

📢 Important Update In February 2025, the Home Office changed the Good Character guidance for citizenship applications. ⚖️ These changes directly impact many refugees in the UK. 📄 We've created a factsheet to help you understand what this means & how it might affect you: bit.ly/4hILf09

This Valentine’s Day – and every day – we stand up for compassion, fairness, and welcome 🧡 We are proud members of @refugeestogether.bsky.social, a coalition of organisations that believe in a more compassionate approach to refugees.