What’s new More news
It’s time to confront women’s poverty in Scotland
July 31: Earlier this week, Engender launched their new series, Confronting Women’s Poverty, outlining their 5-point plan of action to eliminate the gender income gap & prevent destitution for women & their children.
HRCS announces The National will be the official media partner for Scotland’s Human Rights Festival 2026
July 20: We’re delighted to announce The National as the official media partner for Scotland’s Human Rights Festival 2026!
New Scottish Social Attitudes Survey Finds Rising Acceptance of Prejudice Towards Some Groups
July 20: New findings from the Scottish Social Attitudes (SSA) survey, published by the Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen), shows that discriminatory attitudes towards some groups have increased since 2015, while continuing to decline towards others.
What’s happening More events
HRCS Webinar: Legal Aid Reform Consultation
August 24, 10:00
Online/Zoom
Join HRCS for a webinar exploring the future of legal aid in Scotland. The session will provide an overview of the Scottish Government’s Legal Aid Reform Consultation, including key proposals, areas of concern and potential opportunities for reform. Hear from expert speakers and join a discussion with HRCS members on what these changes could mean for access to justice and human rights in Scotland.
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.
