Using human rights for local change, 7th Oct, Edinburgh
Human rights can be used as a lever for change, empowerment, raising the voices of those usually ignored, and community building at a local level. Join this discussion to [...]
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*New* Brexit & the Environment
An in-depth briefing on some of the changes, concerns and opportunities around Brexit and environmental rights in Scotland, by Prof Elisa Morgera and Mara Ntona, Strathclyde [...]
Calling for UNCRC gold standard!
The Consortium has asked the Scottish Government to introduce the strongest possible law to incorporate the UNCRC into Scots law. We highlight that this should be direct [...]
*New* Brexit & Violence against Women and Girls briefing
This paper looks at some of the potential impacts that Brexit could have on different areas of policy and law affecting violence against women and girls. It covers areas [...]
A ‘no deal’ Brexit and human rights
A no deal Brexit will undermine our human rights, says the Human Rights Consortium Scotland. As time to reach an agreement with the EU is fast running out, many aspects of [...]
Public sector funding for human rights – HRCS discussion, 7th August pm, Edinburgh
How should third sector work to protect human rights be funded? Is there enough public sector funding to see human rights realised? What are the public funding challenges for [...]
SHRC Strategic Plan -closes 28 June
The Scottish Human Rights Commission is developing their Strategic Plan for 2020 – 2024. To help them set their priorities and improve how they work, they would like to [...]
Incorporation UNCRC into our domestic law in Scotland – closes 14 August
Asks questions about the model of incorporation that should b used and some fo the oother details of UNCRC inorporation legislation. Find more here: [...]
Implementation of Gender Representations on Public Boards (Scotland) Act – closes 4 August
This consultation seeks views on implementation of the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018. Specifically, it seeks views on 2 elements of [...]
FM urged to take action to incorporate UN rights
Organisations have joined together to write to the First Minister to urge her to take the next steps to incorporate UN rights and standards into Scots law. In December 2018, [...]
