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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · Sep 4

After 6️⃣ years at the helm, our incredible Chair Prof. Jo Edson-Ferrie is stepping down.

We're recruiting for a values led champion for human rights to serve as our Chair, to take us into our next exciting phase.

More info here: ⬇️
goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thanks to funding from @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
we're thrilled to announce we're hiring a Community Organiser to continue our work with Gypsy Traveller communities.

More info here: ⬇️
goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · Jun 26

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...

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · Jun 25

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...

Scotland’s First Minister issues long-awaited apology to victims of the Tinker Experiments – Making Rights Real

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · Jun 25

“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...

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · May 16

makingrightsreal.org.uk/tinker-exper...
Mark Ruskell MSP asked “the Scottish Government whether it will issue a formal public apology to members of the Gypsy Traveller community, in light of reports of the harm caused by what was known as the Tinker Experiment.”
@markruskell.bsky.social

Tinker Experiment Raised at Parliament – Making Rights Real

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · May 16

MRR welcomed that Mark Ruskell MSP yesterday raised a question at the Scottish Parliament in support of victims of the horrific Tinker Experiment. You can watch the full exchange on our website here: makingrightsreal.org.uk/tinker-exper...
#HumanRights #TinkerExperiment

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · May 8

"Scottish housing watchdog finds “serious failings” at two Perth and Kinross Council Gypsy Traveller sites"
www.travellerstimes.org.uk/news/2025/05...

@perthandkinross.bsky.social
#humanrightsdefenders

Scottish housing watchdog finds “serious failings” at two Perth and Kinross Council Gypsy Traveller sites

www.travellerstimes.org.uk

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Isla McIntosh (She/They) @islamc.bsky.social · May 7

"Making Rights Real putting radical kindness into action, living it and showing it daily" - amazing celebration of @makingrightsreal.bsky.social achievements & Impact report launch #ayearofMRR 👇treat yourself to a fantastic, inspiring read makingrightsreal.org.uk/launch-of-ou...

Launch of our New Impact Report: A Year of Making Rights Real – Making Rights Real

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SCDC Dawn B @dawniebee-77.bsky.social · May 7

Delighted to be attending this event tonight! A year of Making Rights Real.

Fearless and friendly whilst holding power to account, bringing a wide range of skills to support local people who most need change.

Incredible impact from such a wee team of folk! 🎉🎉🎉

Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · May 7

We are excited to be launching our impact report "A Year of Making Rights Real" tonight. Who's coming along?
#humanrightsdefenders
#ayearofMRR

An image of three pages of the report "A Year of Making Rights Real"

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · May 7

We are excited to be launching our impact report "A Year of Making Rights Real" tonight. Who's coming along?
#humanrightsdefenders
#ayearofMRR

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · Apr 29

Making Rights Real’s Director Clare MacGillivray spoke today at the Scottish Parliament’s Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee on the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. You can watch her contributions here:

makingrightsreal.org.uk/change-has-t...

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · Apr 29

Echoes of Inez McCormack's call to action here:
"Change has to happen now for the people who need change most, so it's up to you as legislators for this country to make sure a Human Rights Bill which serves every single rights holder... is brought forward".
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@ppr-org.bsky.social

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee | Scottish Parliament TV

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · Apr 29

Check out MRR Director Clare MacGillivray speaking at Scottish Parliament Committee on making economic, social and cultural rights real in Scotland: todayhttps://ww.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/equalities-human-rights-and-civil-justice-committee-april-29-2025?clip_start=10:24:52&clip_end=10:26:44

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee | Scottish Parliament TV

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · Apr 23

We are thrilled to share the most recent episode of The Community Development Podcast where you can hear our own Clare MacGillivray discuss making human rights real in Scotland!
makingrightsreal.org.uk/mrr-director...
Thank you @cdpodcast.bsky.social and Hannah Kitchen Kirby!

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The Community Development Podcast @cdpodcast.bsky.social · Apr 15

NEW EPISODE 🎙️

Human rights & #CommunityDevelopment in Scotland

Clare MacGillivray from @makingrightsreal.bsky.social & Hannah Kitchen Kirby, formerly @bethanychristiantrust.com, discuss rights-based approaches in housing work near Perth and in Leith respectively

on.soundcloud.com/pZkNRTCuPDSW...

Ep. 47 - Insights from Scotland about Making Rights Real

In this episode Russell is joined by Hannah Kitchen Kirby and Clare MacGillivray to discuss human rights and to provide a helpful insight into a right-based approach in practice. Between them they pro

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · Apr 21

MRR is thrilled to welcome three new Trustees to the board! Liz, Isla, and Angela joined us earlier this year -- you can read all about them here: makingrightsreal.org.uk/making-right...

#HumanRights #RightToHousing #RightToHealthcare

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · Apr 9

Regulator finds “serious failings” at Perth and Kinross Council Gypsy/ Traveller sites -- you can read MRR's blog here: makingrightsreal.org.uk/regulator-fi... and read what Scottish Human Rights Commission has to say here: www.scottishhumanrights.com/news/scottis...
#HumanRights #HousingRights

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · Apr 7

MRR would like to invite our friends, supporters and funders to attend the launch of our report “A Year of Making Rights Real”. Register now to attend our online event on Wednesday 7th May from 6-7pm: www.eventbrite.com/e/report-lau...

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · Apr 2

“Traumatic births, in transit, no dignity.” Where is the accountability and transparency when healthcare budget cuts have life threatening consequences? Right to healthcare campaigners speak out- read our blog here:
makingrightsreal.org.uk/healthcare-h...
#humanrights @nhwwh.bsky.social

Healthcare Human Rights Defenders demand their right to accessible healthcare – Making Rights Real

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · Mar 11

Cables Wynd House Residents Group have taken their fight for their housing rights to the UN, as featured on Reporting Scotland on 14th February 2025. Watch here: makingrightsreal.org.uk/we-have-fail...
#HumanRights #CablesWyndHouseResidentsGroup #RightToHousing

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Scottish Women's Budget Group @swbg.bsky.social · Mar 5

📢We, alongside @Rights_Real, are supporting Fa’side Women and Girls as part of a new project looking at the need for a “gendered lens” in the development of local parks.

Read more about this work here: www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/24969349.new-survey-looks-whether-parks-meet-needs-girls/

New survey looks at whether parks in East Lothian 'meet needs of girls'

A STUDY looking at the need for a “gendered lens” in the development of parks is being carried out by a Tranent group.

www.eastlothiancourier.com

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · Mar 5

We're thrilled to be at the Minority & Indigenous Rights Protection Conference in Stirling.

Connecting our grassroots human rights work with global experts.

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · Feb 19

📢Last remaining places

We'll be:
✅️ Hearing from local health campaigners
✅️ Learning about right to healthcare
🗣 How to hold duty bearers accountable

🏥 Healthcare is a Human Right
📆 Date: 27 feb • 18:00
🎟 Book here for tickets: ⬇️

www.eventbrite.com/e/healthcare...

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Making Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · Feb 17

Last week, we highlighted our report to UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Central to that was a call for accountability for the horrific ongoing legacy for victims of the Tinker Experiments.

📚 Read about links to Nazi eugenicist.
www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...

Authorities ‘colluded with Nazi eugenicist’ to profile Gypsies

Delays to publication of a report on the Tinker Experiment have led to suspicion that the government is trying to redact references to Wolfgang Abel’s research

www.thetimes.com

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