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Collaborative Report on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights for the UN Committee Now Complete – Sign on by January 9, 2025
December 9: We are pleased to announce the completion of our collaborative draft report on the UK’s record in implementing economic, social, and cultural rights, which will be submitted to the UN Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (CESCR) ahead of their review in 2025.
First Minister Responds to Consortium’s Letter on Human Rights Bill Delays
November 21: The First Minister has replied to our letter, signed by over 100 organisations, urging immediate progress on the delayed Scottish Human Rights Bill. While the response reaffirms the government’s intention to bring forward the Bill in the next parliamentary session, it fails to address key concerns about the lack of urgency and the missed opportunities to use existing powers to uphold rights.
A brilliant opportunity to join the Consortium team!
November 7: Are you looking for the next step in developing your role as a human rights defender and/or your human rights career? Please read on: HRCS has a unique job opportunity within its Migrants Project, funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
