Parliament invited to nominate new Chair of SHRC

and for the rights of many disadvantaged groups.  Background information The Commission is the National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) for Scotland.  NHRls are independent organisations established by law... for appointment as the new Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission.  The Scottish Human Rights Commission’s role is to promote widespread awareness, understanding of, and respect for, human rights... are committed to promoting and protecting human rights issues and have senior management experience.  Ms Tuesday 22 March 2016

A rights based Scotland: where participation by people with lived experience is recognised and valued on an equal footing with professional expertise

A rights based Scotland: where participation by people with lived experience is recognised and valued on an equal footing with professional expertise Monday 06 December 2021

What we've done so far

of its human rights obligations. The provision of healthcare across Scotland is not always available... found that economic, social and cultural rights remain out of reach for many people in Scotland...Economic, social and cultural rights The 2025 report focuses on economic, social and cultural rights, the rights that ensure people can live a dignified life, like the rights to adequate housing... rights holders: Anne, Derek, Nada and Shamus. Their stories - told in their own words Tuesday 02 December 2025

Animation on Disability Convention launched

disabled people’s basic human rights are recognised and protected in Scotland. We hope this film... rights belong to everyone.” The Commissions are both accredited A-status national human rights...The Equality and Human Rights Commission and the Scottish Human Rights Commission have today..., independent living and freedom of expression. Lynn Welsh, Head of Legal at the EHRC Scotland said... at the Scottish Human Rights Commission said: “The animation is part of the joint activity of both Sunday 19 June 2016

Rio+20 Conference - open letter

Committee of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights (ICC... and green economy with respect for human rights. To this end we echo the call from independent... action to combat climate change is consistent with internationally agreed human rights. There is a need... the potential of national and international measures. Additionally, human rights monitoring mechanisms can... on “Human Rights and the environment” decided to appoint an independent expert on the issue of human Sunday 19 June 2016