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. 👇

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

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

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...

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...

📢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

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

🌎 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

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

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📰 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

🌍 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

🕊️ 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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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

🌍 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

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

🟣 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...

💡 Since 2016, Scotland has had an Accessible Travel Framework to improve transport for disabled people.

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...

Challenge Poverty Week (6–12 October)! Join Poverty Alliance and hundreds of organisations across Scotland calling for a fairer, more just society. Lecture with Professor Ruth Patrick (9 Oct) Breakfast briefings all week – from fair work to climate justice. More info: www.povertyalliance.org/CPW

Join us for Guest Lecture 6 – Non-Discrimination: A Panel Discussion 📅 Wed 5 Nov | 🕐 1–2:30 PM | 💻 Online | Members Only Exploring equality and human rights in Scotland. 👉 Sign up now: www.hrcscotland.org/events/guest... #HumanRights #Equality #Inclusion #HRCS #Scotland

🚨Registration open – Guest Lecture 5: Empowering Human Rights Defenders 📅 29 Oct | 🕐 13:00–14:00 | 📍 Zoom (Members only) 🔗 Register: www.hrcscotland.org/events/guest... 💡 Not a member? www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/re... #HumanRights #HRCS #GuestLecture #Inclusion #SocialJustice

20 years of FoI in Scotland: millions empowered, big reforms on the table. Will Scotland lead the way on transparency? Read more & have your say! www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/ce... @cfoiscot.bsky.social

🚨 Reg now open: Guest Lecture 4 – Human Rights in Scotland 22 Oct | 1–2PM | Zoom Join Prof. Nicole Busby as she explores current priorities for human rights incorporation in Scotland. 🎟Book now: www.hrcscotland.org/events/guest... 💡 Not a member? Renew/join: www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/re...

🚨 Registration open for Guest Lecture 3 📅 15 Oct | 🕐 13:00–14:00 | 📍 Zoom (Members only) 🌍 Topic: International Human Rights Frameworks 🎙️ Speaker: Eilidh Dickson, Scottish Human Rights Commission 🔗 Sign up: www.hrcscotland.org/events/guest...

✊ We’ve published our latest Manifesto Briefing: 📘 Our Rights. Your Move. This document outlines bold, evidence-based calls for the realisation of human rights in Scotland. #OurRightsYourMove 👉 You can read the Manifesto Briefing and Executive Summary here: www.hrcscotland.org/res-manifest...

🚨 Registration now open for Guest Lecture 2 📅 8 Oct 2025 🕐 13:00–14:00 📍 Zoom | Members only Prof. Alan Miller reflects on Scotland’s human rights journey – from key institutions to the Human Rights Bill. 🔗 Register: www.hrcscotland.org/events/guest... 💡 Renew: www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/re...

📢 Registration now open for Guest Lecture 1 in our members-only series! 🗓 1 Oct | 1–2PM | Zoom 🎤 With Charlie McMillan + Aidan Collins Celebrating 25 Years of the Human Rights Act & the Role of HRCS 🔗 Sign up here: www.hrcscotland.org/events/guest...

📢 Check out our latest #StrasbourgBulletin article courtesy of our man in Strasbourg, Jerome Joseph! 📰 Economic and Social Rights www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/th...