The Scottish Human Rights Commission’s State of the Nation 2025 warns that essential human rights—including the right to health—remain out of reach for many people in Scotland. The report highlights ten areas of urgent concern, including barriers to healthcare, food insecurity, housing challenges, and inadequate support for disabled people and families.
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ALLIANCE submits report to the UN about human rights in Scotland
The ALLIANCE has submitted a parallel report to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights for its examination of rights in the UK. Children’s Health Scotland is a member of the ALLIANCE, and thanks to contributions from its members and partners, the report covers a range of issues related to economic, social and […]
Juliet Harris, Director of Together, wins Healthcare Rights Award
The Healthcare Rights Award recognises a person or team who has taken significant steps to advance the health rights of children and young people in relation to the UNCRC, in school, at hospital or in the community. Our winner is Juliet Harris.
Inequality is the theme of the Human Rights Day 2021
Today (10 December 2021) is the 73rd Human Rights Day and inequalities is the theme for this year. Inequalities have fuelled the pandemic and continue to do so.
