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This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about human rights, has a strong track record of influencing policy, and who excels in working well with others. [...]
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Post-Election Roundtable, 16th June 2021 @10am
Join the Consortium from 10am to noon on 16th June for an open discussion following the Scottish Parliament election. We will be giving updates regarding the state of human [...]
All Our Rights in Law: Reflection and Next Steps, 20th and 27th April, 4th May
On Friday 12th March, the All Our Rights in Law project published its final report. The project had brought together over 400 rights-holders from all [...]
Consortium Submits Response to Independent Review of the Human Rights Act
The Consortium and several member organisations have created a joint submission to the Independent Review of the Human Rights Act, whose call for evidence closed today (3rd [...]
Will we keep our fundamental rights principles?
A new Consortium briefing explains the choices that governments have about whether to keep EU-based rights & standards. Written by Tobias Lock, this briefing talks about [...]
Consortium Calls on UK Government to Take Action Following Universal Periodic Review
A group of over 80 civil society organisations across the UK, including the Human Rights Consortium Scotland, has issued a joint statement following the publication of [...]
Scottish Government Responds to Civil Society Letter on Human Rights Bill
In September 2022, a group of Scottish civil society organisations including the Consortium wrote to the First Minister of Scotland, expressing our concerns that the [...]
Human Rights Day 2022: Solidarity, 12th December @4:30pm
On Monday 12th December from 4:30-6pm, join civil society organisations and human rights defenders as we mark Human Rights Day by celebrating the solidarity between us. There [...]
Join Our Board of Trustees!
The Consortium is looking to recruit 3 new trustees for our Board, who will join us at an exciting point in our development. Right now, we are sharply increasing in activity, [...]
Building Support for Protecting Human Rights, 6th December @9:30am
Join this workshop on Tuesday 6th December from 9:30am-12noon to hear about the latest news around the threats and opportunities around human rights in Scotland and the UK. [...]
Civil Society Organisations Ask First Minister to Prioritise Human Rights Bill
A group of Scottish civil society organisations, including the Consortium, has written to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to address their concerns that the consultation on [...]
The Cost of Living Crisis: A Human Rights Response, 3rd October @1pm
The soaring cost of food, energy and other essentials threatens the basic rights of many of us, especially those who are already living in poverty. As part of Challenge [...]
Rights Removal Bill Shelved by New Prime Minister
On the 7th September 2022, the new Prime Minister of the UK, Liz Truss, announced that the Bill of Rights, which would replace the Human Rights Act, has been halted. The [...]
123 UK Civil Society Organisations say NO to the Rights Removal Bill
The Consortium has signed a joint briefing for members of the UK Parliament returning from summer recess, along with 122 other UK civil society organisations, to ask that the [...]