Scotland’s Civil Society Network to Defend and Promote Human Rights

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First Minister responds to civil society call on Scottish Human Rights Bill

June 29: The First Minister responds to a joint civil society letter on the Scottish Human Rights Bill, acknowledging input and committing to continued progress.

HRCS Statement of Solidarity

June 16: We stand in solidarity with all those affected by the recent anti-immigration protests across the UK, including in Glasgow.

ICESCR at 50 - Progress in Scotland made or much more to do?

May 20: The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) is a United Nations covenant that protects fundamental day-to-day rights for everyone. The Covenant covers the minimum standards we all need to live with freedom, respect and dignity.

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HRCS Members Webinar Series: Webinar 2 – Changing the Story of Child Poverty

September 9, 13:00
Online/Zoom

HRCS continues its 2026 Members Webinar Series with a session led by Ben Thurman from Save the Children. This online webinar explores The New Story of Child Poverty in Scotland and how changing the way we talk about child poverty can help build public support for change. Ben will share the evidence behind this new approach and participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and explore how to use it in practice. Free for HRCS members.

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