Human Rights Consortium Scotland
@hrcscotland.bsky.social
Scotland's civil society network to defend and promote human rights | Reposts don't necessarily represent member views.
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
🗓 1 Dec, 2–4pm (online)
🎯 Celebrating the FoI work of Human Rights Defenders.
Free event → Register: lnkd.in/ef4aCfej
#FreedomOfInformation #HumanRights #Transparency
November 27, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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
🗓 1 Dec, 2–4pm (online)
🎯 Celebrating the FoI work of Human Rights Defenders.
Free event → Register: lnkd.in/ef4aCfej
#FreedomOfInformation #HumanRights #Transparency
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
10 Dec 2025
12:30–13:30
Zoom
Book your place: www.hrcscotland.org/events/repor...
#HumanRights #MigrantsRights #RefugeeRights
November 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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
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...
📅 10 Dec 2025
🕙 10:00–11:30
🎟️ Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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...
📅 10 Dec 2025
🕙 10:00–11:30
🎟️ Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
📢 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
📝 Take part:
People: lnkd.in/eM43GPaA
Professionals: lnkd.in/eTBKQRmn
#Advocacy #MentalHealth #Edinburgh #BPD #EUPD #LivedExperience
November 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
📢 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
📝 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
A key moment for reproductive rights in Scotland.
🔗 More info: letschangetheact.co.uk
#LetsChangeTheAct
November 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
📢 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
A key moment for reproductive rights in Scotland.
🔗 More info: letschangetheact.co.uk
#LetsChangeTheAct
📰 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
Read the full article here: www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/ch...
Plain text version also available
@scldnews.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
📰 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
Read the full article here: www.hrcscotland.org/news/news/ch...
Plain text version also available
@scldnews.bsky.social
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
🗓️ 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
November 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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
🗓️ 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
Scotland’s Annual Human Rights Conference 2026
Our Rights. Your Move.
#ScottishHumanRights
#HumanRightsScotland
#Scotland
#ScottishLaw
#humanrights
#Act4RightsNow
#HumanRightsDay
#socialjustice
Our Rights. Your Move.
#ScottishHumanRights
#HumanRightsScotland
#Scotland
#ScottishLaw
#humanrights
#Act4RightsNow
#HumanRightsDay
#socialjustice
November 5, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Scotland’s Annual Human Rights Conference 2026
Our Rights. Your Move.
#ScottishHumanRights
#HumanRightsScotland
#Scotland
#ScottishLaw
#humanrights
#Act4RightsNow
#HumanRightsDay
#socialjustice
Our Rights. Your Move.
#ScottishHumanRights
#HumanRightsScotland
#Scotland
#ScottishLaw
#humanrights
#Act4RightsNow
#HumanRightsDay
#socialjustice
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...
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...
October 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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...
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 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
October 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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 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
🚨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
📅 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
September 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🚨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
📅 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
🚨 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...
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...
September 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
🚨 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...
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...
🔔 Renew Your HRCS Membership
HRCS is now a Tier 2 SCIO - giving members more say, more influence, and full access to our members-only events.
✅ Vote at our AGM (3 Feb 2026)
✅ Join our webinar series starting in October
🔗 Please click here to renew: www.hrcscotland.org/involved-mem...
HRCS is now a Tier 2 SCIO - giving members more say, more influence, and full access to our members-only events.
✅ Vote at our AGM (3 Feb 2026)
✅ Join our webinar series starting in October
🔗 Please click here to renew: www.hrcscotland.org/involved-mem...
September 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🔔 Renew Your HRCS Membership
HRCS is now a Tier 2 SCIO - giving members more say, more influence, and full access to our members-only events.
✅ Vote at our AGM (3 Feb 2026)
✅ Join our webinar series starting in October
🔗 Please click here to renew: www.hrcscotland.org/involved-mem...
HRCS is now a Tier 2 SCIO - giving members more say, more influence, and full access to our members-only events.
✅ Vote at our AGM (3 Feb 2026)
✅ Join our webinar series starting in October
🔗 Please click here to renew: www.hrcscotland.org/involved-mem...
Be there for a better Scotland! Join the march for all of us.
#Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter
scotland-demands-better.com
@povertyalliance.org
#Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter
scotland-demands-better.com
@povertyalliance.org
August 27, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Be there for a better Scotland! Join the march for all of us.
#Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter
scotland-demands-better.com
@povertyalliance.org
#Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter
scotland-demands-better.com
@povertyalliance.org
We look forward to sharing the final document soon, thank you again to everyone who helped shape it!
Our Rights. Your Move.
Our Rights. Your Move.
August 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We look forward to sharing the final document soon, thank you again to everyone who helped shape it!
Our Rights. Your Move.
Our Rights. Your Move.
Yesterday we hosted an brilliant session on migrant rights, bringing together members of Scotland’s migrant community and @citzrights.bsky.social
It is our shared ambition to develop an info booklet that will help migrants in Scotland understand their rights and access the support they need.
It is our shared ambition to develop an info booklet that will help migrants in Scotland understand their rights and access the support they need.
August 13, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Yesterday we hosted an brilliant session on migrant rights, bringing together members of Scotland’s migrant community and @citzrights.bsky.social
It is our shared ambition to develop an info booklet that will help migrants in Scotland understand their rights and access the support they need.
It is our shared ambition to develop an info booklet that will help migrants in Scotland understand their rights and access the support they need.
🗓️ Save the date: HRCS Annual Conference 2026 is happening on Tuesday, 3 February in Glasgow.
More info coming soon - we hope to see you there.
#HumanRightsScotland #HRCS2026
More info coming soon - we hope to see you there.
#HumanRightsScotland #HRCS2026
July 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
🗓️ Save the date: HRCS Annual Conference 2026 is happening on Tuesday, 3 February in Glasgow.
More info coming soon - we hope to see you there.
#HumanRightsScotland #HRCS2026
More info coming soon - we hope to see you there.
#HumanRightsScotland #HRCS2026
Our Rights. Your Move.
We’re hosting two Manifesto Briefing Webinars in August for HRCS members to discuss the 60 Calls to Action shaping human rights work in Scotland.
📅 Choose one:
• Tue 12 Aug 2025, 14:00-15:30
• Tue 19 Aug 2025, 14:00-15:30
Both cover the same content. HRCS members only.
We’re hosting two Manifesto Briefing Webinars in August for HRCS members to discuss the 60 Calls to Action shaping human rights work in Scotland.
📅 Choose one:
• Tue 12 Aug 2025, 14:00-15:30
• Tue 19 Aug 2025, 14:00-15:30
Both cover the same content. HRCS members only.
July 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Our Rights. Your Move.
We’re hosting two Manifesto Briefing Webinars in August for HRCS members to discuss the 60 Calls to Action shaping human rights work in Scotland.
📅 Choose one:
• Tue 12 Aug 2025, 14:00-15:30
• Tue 19 Aug 2025, 14:00-15:30
Both cover the same content. HRCS members only.
We’re hosting two Manifesto Briefing Webinars in August for HRCS members to discuss the 60 Calls to Action shaping human rights work in Scotland.
📅 Choose one:
• Tue 12 Aug 2025, 14:00-15:30
• Tue 19 Aug 2025, 14:00-15:30
Both cover the same content. HRCS members only.
Special thanks to our brilliant Human Rights Participation Officer, Roza, for leading such a thoughtful and impactful session!
June 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Special thanks to our brilliant Human Rights Participation Officer, Roza, for leading such a thoughtful and impactful session!
🟠 This #RefugeeWeek, we hosted our #MigrantRightsMatter workshop at Civic House in Glasgow; a powerful, people-centred space where migrant communities came together to explore what human rights mean in practice
June 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
🟠 This #RefugeeWeek, we hosted our #MigrantRightsMatter workshop at Civic House in Glasgow; a powerful, people-centred space where migrant communities came together to explore what human rights mean in practice
🚨 we are hiring!
Applications are now open for our Business Development and Income Generation Lead role.
🕰️ Part-time: 21 hrs/week (flexible hours)
💼 Salary: £38,000 p.a. (FTE) / £25,080 p.a. (21 hrs)
📍 Hybrid: (Edinburgh + remote)
Full info via this link: goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...
Applications are now open for our Business Development and Income Generation Lead role.
🕰️ Part-time: 21 hrs/week (flexible hours)
💼 Salary: £38,000 p.a. (FTE) / £25,080 p.a. (21 hrs)
📍 Hybrid: (Edinburgh + remote)
Full info via this link: goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...
June 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
🚨 we are hiring!
Applications are now open for our Business Development and Income Generation Lead role.
🕰️ Part-time: 21 hrs/week (flexible hours)
💼 Salary: £38,000 p.a. (FTE) / £25,080 p.a. (21 hrs)
📍 Hybrid: (Edinburgh + remote)
Full info via this link: goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...
Applications are now open for our Business Development and Income Generation Lead role.
🕰️ Part-time: 21 hrs/week (flexible hours)
💼 Salary: £38,000 p.a. (FTE) / £25,080 p.a. (21 hrs)
📍 Hybrid: (Edinburgh + remote)
Full info via this link: goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...
📣 Join us for a webinar:
ICESCR Concluding Observations – What Happens Next?
24 June | 13:30–15:00 | Zoom
Civil society in Scotland reflects on the UN’s 7th UK Review
🎙 Speakers:
Eilidh Dickson – SHRC
Helen Flynn – Just Fair / UK ESCR Network
Christopher Clannachan – Equality Network
ICESCR Concluding Observations – What Happens Next?
24 June | 13:30–15:00 | Zoom
Civil society in Scotland reflects on the UN’s 7th UK Review
🎙 Speakers:
Eilidh Dickson – SHRC
Helen Flynn – Just Fair / UK ESCR Network
Christopher Clannachan – Equality Network
June 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
📣 Join us for a webinar:
ICESCR Concluding Observations – What Happens Next?
24 June | 13:30–15:00 | Zoom
Civil society in Scotland reflects on the UN’s 7th UK Review
🎙 Speakers:
Eilidh Dickson – SHRC
Helen Flynn – Just Fair / UK ESCR Network
Christopher Clannachan – Equality Network
ICESCR Concluding Observations – What Happens Next?
24 June | 13:30–15:00 | Zoom
Civil society in Scotland reflects on the UN’s 7th UK Review
🎙 Speakers:
Eilidh Dickson – SHRC
Helen Flynn – Just Fair / UK ESCR Network
Christopher Clannachan – Equality Network
📣 Migrant Rights Matter Workshop
🗓️ Wed 18 June, 10am–2pm
📍 Civic House, Glasgow
Join us to explore the right to work, housing & education!
🚌 Travel reimbursed
🗣️ Arabic & Kurdish interpreters
🍽️ Food provided
📩 Book: [email protected]
#HumanRightsWorkshop #MigrantRights
🗓️ Wed 18 June, 10am–2pm
📍 Civic House, Glasgow
Join us to explore the right to work, housing & education!
🚌 Travel reimbursed
🗣️ Arabic & Kurdish interpreters
🍽️ Food provided
📩 Book: [email protected]
#HumanRightsWorkshop #MigrantRights
June 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
📣 Migrant Rights Matter Workshop
🗓️ Wed 18 June, 10am–2pm
📍 Civic House, Glasgow
Join us to explore the right to work, housing & education!
🚌 Travel reimbursed
🗣️ Arabic & Kurdish interpreters
🍽️ Food provided
📩 Book: [email protected]
#HumanRightsWorkshop #MigrantRights
🗓️ Wed 18 June, 10am–2pm
📍 Civic House, Glasgow
Join us to explore the right to work, housing & education!
🚌 Travel reimbursed
🗣️ Arabic & Kurdish interpreters
🍽️ Food provided
📩 Book: [email protected]
#HumanRightsWorkshop #MigrantRights