Commission awarded United Nations "A Status" for second time

and independent national human rights institution. “The Commission is delighted that we will be able... Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions. This will enable Scotland’s voice...” accreditation, the decision was made by a committee of national human rights institutions from around..., the Commission will continue to chair the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI... and protect human rights for all. The International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Monday 13 June 2016

Commission report finds gaps in support for women who’ve experienced violence

. The Commission is also Scotland’s National Human Rights Institution, accredited as an A-status organisation...Ahead of International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March, the Scottish Human Rights Commission... and undermine Scotland's compliance with international human rights obligations in this area. The Istanbul Convention is the human rights agreement to stop violence against women in Europe, ratified... of Europe is also available on our website. ENDs Notes for Editors: The Scottish Human Rights Commission Thursday 07 March 2024

‘Secure protection for human rights – whatever powers are devolved’, SHRC tells Smith Commission

‘Secure protection for human rights – whatever powers are devolved’, SHRC tells Smith Commission Wednesday 15 June 2016

SNAP is back!

in 1948.  Some 45 years later, in 1993, the UN also introduced the concept of national human rights... National Action Plan for Human Rights.  We are on a journey to advance human rights in Scotland... on substantial national consultation and robust evidence about human rights issues in Scotland. It directly... The destiny of human rights is in the hands of all our citizens in all our communities. Eleanor... around the world created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This seminal text laid Tuesday 07 December 2021

New Commissioners bring diverse expertise to Commission

. The Commission is accredited as an ‘A Status’ national human rights institution within the UN system. Part-time...Two new part-time Commissioners have been appointed to the Scottish Human Rights Commission... rights lawyer and academic with expertise in access to justice and human rights. She is a Senior Lecturer at Newcastle Law School where she co-convenes the Forum for Social Justice and Human Rights... rights in Scotland. The development of a new human rights Bill for Scotland is on the horizon Wednesday 24 March 2021