Events
The Commission helps take human rights beyond the formalities of the legal system and into day-to-day life in Scotland.
Participating in human rights related events is one way of doing this, and forthcoming events that could help you 'get involved' in promoting a human rights culture in Scotland are listed below. There are details here of events across the country, from conferences and training courses to cultural events, professional practice seminars and community meetings.
The Commission is not associated with any of the Events listed and can take no responsibility for their content, change of dates or venues, etc. If you are interested in attending an Event please contact the organisers as directed.
Please tell us about other events you are organising.
Free Mental Health Care Training Course
To develop knowledge of issues that affect BME women’s mental wellbeing and help reduce isolation among BME women through increased awareness.
Core Skills in Volunteer Management
This course considers volunteer motivations, good practice in devloping solid volunteering structures and also the essential requirements to keep volunteers safe.
3rd International Jacques Leroy Prize
For the 3rd edition, the Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA - International Association of Lawyers) invites all law students to write an entry for the Jacques Leroy International Prize – Business and Human Rights.
The 2012 topic is “The Jurist and the Development of Human Rights in the Busines World”
Call For Evidence: Equality and Human Rights Framework for the Third Sector
Does your organisation have experience of the benefits and challenges of mainstreaming equality and human rights?
GCVS and CRER are currently developing an Equality and Human Rights Framework for the Third Sector on behalf of a consortium of organisations including the Equality and Diversity Forum, Shelter, Age UK, Macmillan Cancer, Campaign for National Parks and Action for Children, funded by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
The Relationship Helpline Training
The Relationship Helpline is looking for volunteers for 3 hours a week for a minimum of 2 years, this is an excellent opportunity to enrich your communication skills. Certificate in COSCA Counselling Skills an advantage.
The Relationship Helpline Training
The Relationship Helpline offers a warm immediate and confidential response to help people to cope with relationship difficulties, crises and concerns.
Boxed in? A debate exploring issues of identity, self, community and belonging for disabled people
Independent Living in Scotland (ILiS) invites you to join them in a Question Time-style debate to explore issues of identity, self, society, community and belonging for disabled people. A panel of experts will discuss a wide range of issues around disability; issues of definition, perception, belonging, image, multiple-identities and what these and other issues mean for individuals and communities.
The Gathering 2012
The Gathering incorporates an exhibition and marketplace with over 100 exhibitors, as well as a packed events programme including over 50 workshops and seminars led by voluntary organisations, social enterprises, government, the media and companies who work with and alongside the sector.
Visitors can also enjoy a range of of product and service launches, entertainment, interactive activities as well as fantastic networking opportunities.
The Skills to Foster: Assessment Materials
This course will use the Fostering Network’s newly-developed assessment materials which will help you to assess potential foster carers on the basis of their skills, knowledge, abilities and experiences.
Understanding and Supporting People Who Self Harm
Informative and participative full day workshop to help you develop a general awareness and understanding of this often mis-understanding issue.