would also co-chair the review, to ensure that an independent humanrights-based perspective... humanrights legal standards, at both the European and international levels and work across the other... on a revised Terms of Reference (ToR) which embed humanrights principles and analysis into the review
Based on the evidence disabled people have provided so far, we are holding a series of four, free, online seminars that aim to relate the Disability Convention to what you have told us are the key issues facing disabled people in Scotland. The series began with an exploration of disability equality and humanrights in the context of public spending cuts and welfare reform.
On Monday 13 February... of the Convention rights that Governments are expected to provide or be working towards in relation
The Commission has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on guidance on engaging communities in decisions relating to land.
In our response, we recommend the guidance should promote taking a humanrights based approach to participation and that the relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) should be explicitly included within the guidance. We also recommend the guidance should give consideration to the potential practical and financial barriers to participation people may face
Jim Farish, who has been a Commissioner with the SHRC since 2022, has made the decision to step down from his role.
Jim has made a very positive contribution to the Commission, steering the Independent Governance Review and implementation, as well as public engagement and leadership on our new Strategic Plan 2024-28.
Professor Angela O’Hagan is the new Chair of the Commission. She said:
“I am sorry to see Jim go, as he has been a strong voice with the Commission and has provided me with very
, Commissioner General, The Independent Commission for HumanRights in Palestine (link).
Date: 21...,
The Palestinian Independent Commission for HumanRights (ICHR) is urging you to take immediate action... which will further exacerbate the humanrights and humanitarian situation and cause serious... of international humanrights and humanitarian law. We urge you to uphold your mandate as the Secretary...-determination as enshrined in international humanrights law. The international community should exert all
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