First Minister Humza Yousaf signed the H.E.T. Book of Commitment after a service in memory of all Jewish and other innocent people murdered and persecuted during the Holocaust.

The event also included survivor testimonies from Rwandan and Bosnian genocides.

Thank you to the First Minister and everyone else who gave their #FestiveDonation today.
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Tackling poverty and protecting people from harm is one of three critical missions for the Scottish Government.

Could you help play a key role in tackling poverty in Scotland?

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Scottish Youth Parliament ⁦SYP⁩ takeover session at ⁦Scottish Government⁩ exec team today. Learned a lot & much to reflect on. Particularly helpful Children's Right's training session afterwards. Thanks to ⁦@molliemsyp⁩ & the SYC

📣 This afternoon, MSYPs gathered at @ScotGov HQ at St Andrew's House in Edinburgh for our annual #ExecutiveTakeover

🗣️ The event allows young people to engage directly with Scotland's most senior civil servants

🤝 Thanks to Perm Sec Scot and the Directors-General for hosting us

Delighted to welcome Perm Sec Scot JP Marks & Director General Communities Louise Macdonald to Young Scot today to meet with our amazing youth volunteers to hear directly about the issues & opportunities for young people in Scotland 📢

This is so lovely.

First Minister Humza Yousaf announced this year’s Programme for Government to Scottish Parliament.

Scottish Government’s Programme for Government sets out the actions we will take to:

🔵 Reduce poverty
🔵 Promote fair and green growth
🔵 Improve public services

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Scotland you did yourself proud today 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Simply stunning ♥️ #GlasgowScotland2023

His Majesty King Charles III was presented with the Honours of Scotland today at St Giles’ Cathedral.

This followed a People’s Procession and Royal Procession on the Royal Mile.

A 21-Gun Salute and flypast by the Red Arrows also took place.

Would you like to join the leadership team of the Scottish Government?

We have a rare opportunity for a senior and experienced leader to join us in a pivotal position, as Director General - Education and Justice.

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🇺🇦 A remarkable #WarmScotsWelcome reflection event Summerhall today. Stories from Ukrainian families & support given through a cross sector/cross Scotland partnership led with heart & compassion. Thanks all Shirley-Anne Somerville Emma Roddick AUGB Edinburgh 🇺🇦🇪🇺 COSLA Scot Gov Fairer

Landmark justice reforms have been published today.

The Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill puts victims and witnesses at the heart of the justice system.

Watch Justice Secretary Angela Constance discuss the Bill.

Find out more bit.ly/JusticeReforms

Excellent day with Perm Sec Scot and Scottish Government Director General Net Zero at Glenfalloch Estate considering holistic land management and the importance of land use change to deliver net zero and nature recovery.

Equality, opportunity, community.

First Minister Humza Yousaf has outlined the 3 missions his government will deliver on in the next 3 years.

Find out more about them and how this government will deliver a fresh start for Scotland at bit.ly/SG-Prospectus

A career in the Civil Service is open to everyone.

We are looking for graduates from all backgrounds to join our 2023 development programme.

We’ll provide the investment and opportunities you need to meet your full potential.

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Applications are now open for our 2023 Graduate Development Programme.

Take your first step towards an exciting career in public services.

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This afternoon COSLA President Shona Morrison
met with the new First Minister, Humza Yousaf
to discuss the position and future of local government in Scotland.

Read more ➡️bit.ly/3JYS51R

It was great to join the new Cabinet Secretary in meeting the business organisations yesterday. These relationships are essential for a successful wellbeing economy.

Meet the new Scottish Cabinet Secretaries⬇️

ℹ️ Those new to the Cabinet will be formally appointed with agreement of Scottish Parliament and approval by His Majesty The King on Thursday 30 March.

Find out more at bit.ly/ScottishCabinet