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Celebrating 75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights
November 26: Last week, we were delighted to welcome 49 participants to our online event marking the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). Among the diverse group of attendees were representatives from civil society organisations, government officials, academics and funders.
The Strasbourg Bulletin - Environmental Justice
November 18: When most people think of climate change, they picture major headline events such as flash floods, forest fires and droughts. However, climate change has a direct and immediate impact on the daily lives and human rights of ordinary people – especially on the right to life, the right to an adequate standard of living and the right to private life.
UK Govt. Calls For Supreme Court To Overturn Cheshire West Ruling
November 11: In 2014, the UK Supreme Court made a landmark ruling known as ‘Cheshire West’. The ruling concerned two cases. The first involved a man with profound and multiple learning disabilities who lived in a council-provided bungalow under continuous supervision and care. He was considered to lack the capacity to make decisions about his care arrangements. The second case involved two teenage sisters, both with learning disabilities, who were placed by the local authority in separate care settings for their safety.
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Being Human: Getting it Right in 2026
December 10, 10:00
To mark International Human Rights Day, we are pleased to join the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE) as partners for this special online event exploring how to ensure that human rights are central to pre-election discussions ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May 2026.
Report Launch: Addressing Vulnerability in Scotland’s Education, Employment, and Housing Systems
December 10, 12:30
Zoom
Following the publication of the ICESCR Concluding Observations in March 2025, HRCS’ Migrant’s Project worked across our partners and networks to develop this report. It brings together evidence which reveals how interconnected barriers are shaping the lives of migrants, refugees, asylum seekers in relation to education, employment, and housing rights.
Scotland’s Annual Human Rights Conference: Our Rights. Your Move.
February 3, 2026, 09:45
Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Making Human Rights Justice a Reality. A national gathering to connect, reflect, and advance human rights justice in Scotland.
