Welcome to the first e-Newsletter from the Scottish Human Rights Commission. The past few months have been an exciting time for the organisation, and the new website is now up and running at www.scottishhumanrights.com with information, news, stories about human rights in Scotland and a guide to getting support with human rights issues.
ANNUAL REPORT PUBLISHED
The first Annual Report from the Commission was published earlier this week, with highlights of all the activity from 2008/2009 including events, the nationwide consultation and international work. The Annual Report also includes a look forward to what the coming year will bring. Read the Annual Report link.
LISTEN TO THE PODCASTS
Professor Alan Miller and others from the Commission discuss human rights issues in Scotland in the new audio podcast series, which is online now. You can also subscribe to the series via iTunes for regular updates on understanding the basics of human rights, discussions on emerging issues and news. Listen to Alan introducing the Commission here.
THANK YOU FOR TAKING PART
A big thank you to all the individuals and organisations who took part in the nationwide consultation into the draft plans for work of the Commission. A report of the consultation is now available to read here, with results, analysis and a guide to the groups who took part.
WATCH HUMAN RIGHTS VIDEOS
The Members and staff explain more about the international role of the Commission, discuss the nationwide consultation, and talk about the Outreach work which is taking place now across Scotland. You can watch the videos or read transcripts online now.