Very happy to be back in Lerwick, discussing the findings of our report on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights in the Highlands and Islands. Special thanks to the Chief Executives of Shetland Islands Council and Hjatland H.A. for some fruitful discussions on human rights in Shetland.

Back in Kirkwall discussing how to make sure we can fully realise the rights of all Orcadians. Thanks to the wonderful human rights defenders who we met to discuss our report. Special thanks as well to Liam McArthur MSP, NHS Orkney and Orkney Islands Council for some great discussions.

A wonderful week meeting human rights defenders in Thurso, Wick, Lairg, Tongue, Kinlochbervie, Lochinver, and Ullapool. Thanks to everyone who took the time to come and meet with us, share their own stories, and committed to using our report to drive positive change in the H&I.

Today at 9:00 am we will be discussing with the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee of the Scottish Parliament our report on human rights in the Highlands and Islands. Watch live 👇🏻

"People feel out of sight, out of mind and that's what this report highlights: That people may live in remote areas, but their rights and access to justice should not be remote." Our Professor Angela O'Hagan to the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee. Watch it here 👇

As I explained to the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee, there are many policies and regulations that are not adapted to the realities of our rural and island communities, creating real obstacles for the realisation of their human rights. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

A great week in Na h-Eileanan an Iar, discussing how to improve economic, social and cultural rights in the Western Isles. Thanks to Comhairle nan Eilean Torcuil Crichton MP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar Alasdair Allan for some very fruitful meetings, and to the many human rights defenders who joined us in Lewis, Uist, and Barra.

There's still time to sign up to for our community event next week in Elgin! 📍Do you live in Elgin? ✊Do you have an interest in human rights in your community? 🔧Do you want more tools to help you advocate for change? Come along! Spaces are still available, sign up here:

Some wonderful meetings this week with human rights defenders in Portree, Fort William, and Oban. Thank you for everyone who joined us!!!

Really pleased to see our report on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights in the Highlands and Islands being discussed at BBC Debate Night this week. Find out more of the report and our work here: scottishhumanrights.com/projects-and-p…

We're currently considering Scotland's compliance with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). Yesterday we heard from a panel that included Clare MacGillivray of Making Rights Real ⬇ Watch the meeting: ow.ly/nwea50VKkea

🌏Today is not just a celebration of workers & a holiday for many. It’s a wake-up call that across Europe, workers continue to face job insecurity, unsafe working conditions & erosion of their rights. The #Charter enshrines the rights every worker should be able to enjoy.

We welcome @Scotgov commitment — following written question Rhoda Grant responding to our report on Economic, Social & Cultural Rights in the Highlands & Islands. We look forward to seeing the next steps towards addressing the issues raised. Read more➡️bit.ly/4mjudZk

"The depth of unmet needs, and unmet human rights is really something that can't continue." - Professor Katie Boyle, Strathclyde Law School Watch last week's evidence session on Civil Legal Aid: ow.ly/qwT250VXgPB

For over 15 years, the Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has been protecting and promoting human rights for all in Scotland. In light of an ongoing parliamentary review of Scottish public bodies, including the SHRC, ENNHRI expresses support for the institution and this

We collaborated with Parkhead Citizens Advice Bureau to develop the guide “Your Rights Under the Scottish Prison Rules”, as part of our wider work on access to justice for prisoners. Read it now on the SPS website: ow.ly/PZgo50WxU81

Our new report found serious deficiencies in the prison complaints system: heraldscotland.com/news/25417877.… Find out more in the report 👇

We were honoured to host colleagues from across Europe last week to mark 10 years of cooperation, learning & action through the Council of Europe-EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights-ENNHRI-Equinet, European Network of Equality Bodies Collaborative Platform on social & economic rights.

This week, we visited Blairgowrie and Rattray as part of our inquiry into rurality. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their views with us. We'll continue our inquiry with a roundtable at @scotparl on Tuesday. Learn more about our inquiry: ow.ly/kxsA50XrPYl

On the release of their Annual Report, last month, @scothumanrights Chair Professor Angela O'Hagan said human rights felt “increasingly precarious”. Today, we asked what developments had led to her making the statement ⬇️ Watch the meeting in full: ow.ly/eTkK50XAFyI