
Scottish Human Rights Commission
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Scotland's human rights watchdog. We can't answer questions on social media. Please email [email protected] instead.
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Commission news!š£Scottish Parliament is recruiting two new members of the Scottish Human Rights Commission. Applications close 22 April. Find out more here: parliament.scot/about/how-parlā¦





SHRC joined First Minister at his summit today to bring together political, faith and civic leaders to explore collective responsibility for the human rights of everyone in Scotlandā¬ļø


š£New blog by Professor Angela OāHagan Professor Angela O'Hagan Exploring the cultural recognition of Scotlandās Gypsy Traveller community ā and why action on rights and redress matters. š°Read here: bit.ly/3GwIP7e š§Hear more in the podcast: bit.ly/3ECO9p4


We gave evidence on Scotlandās compliance with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Equalities, Human Rights & Civil Justice Committee These rights affect us all ā and itās vital Scottish Parliament listens and helps hold the state to account. Read our #ICESCR reportā”ļøbit.ly/4i8cjWM


Weāre proud to announce that our Chair Professor Angela O'Hagan will deliver the 2025 Mary Webster Lecture on 13 May as part of Carers UK 60th anniversary lecture Carers Scotland theme: "Equality: today and tomorrow" ā¬ļø

We will be giving evidence to Finance and Public Admn Committee inquiry into the Scottish Budget Process today. You can read our written submission on our website where we reflect on how the scrutiny process could be strengthened to make it more effectiveā”ļøbit.ly/4gE8G9M

āļøIn our written evidence to Equalities, Human Rights & Civil Justice Committee we make clear that the issues under consideration present a clear barrier to access to justice for all in Scotland ā this is unacceptable and urgent action is required. Read more on our websiteā”ļøbit.ly/4gE8G9M





Our Chair Professor Angela O'Hagan delivered the Carers Scotland Mary Webster Lecture to mark the 60th anniversary of Carers UK. For many carers and the people you care for, that life of dignity and respect ā can feel very remote at times.


We welcome @Scotgov commitment ā following written question Rhoda Grant responding to our report on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights in the Highlands & Islands. We look forward to seeing the next steps towards addressing the issues raised. Read moreā”ļøbit.ly/4mjudZk



