Scotland
The Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.
The latest in Scotland
Commission launches major new Inquiry into Human Trafficking in Scotland: Baroness Helena Kennedy QC to lead.
9 February 2010
The Equality and Human Rights Commission Scotland will today launch an in-depth Inquiry into human trafficking in Scotland with a particular focus on commercial sexual exploitation.
Response to the Consultation on Specific Duties under the Equality Bill (Scotland)
24 December 2009
The Scottish Government has issued a consultation seeking views on the shape and design of the Specific Duties of the Equality Bill. This consultation closes on the 15 January 2010.
Landmark agreement for the Independent Living Movement and all disabled people in Scotland
8 December 2009
Today sees the Scottish Government, COSLA and the Convenor of the Independent Living in Scotland Steering Group, Jim Elder Woodward, jointly sign up to a shared vision for independent living in Scotland, at Victoria Quay in Edinburgh.
New event: Discrimination in Housing
Details of a free event for advisors who work with people who may experience discrimination in housing.
Press release: Commission awards £10 Million funding to organisations across Britain
25 November 2009
The Commission today announces the recipients of its Strategic Funding Programme. The programme has awarded nearly £10 million to 61 organisations across England, Scotland and Wales, with Scottish organisations receiving more than three quarters of a million pounds.
An Uncertain Mix: Equality and Scottish Devolution
23 November 2009
In 2009, Scotland celebrated ten years of devolution. Equality is a founding principle of the Scottish Parliament and successive Scottish governments have set out their vision for a fair and inclusive Scotland. Ten years on we ask: has devolution helped achieve a fairer Scotland and what are the opportunities for strengthening progress towards equality in the future? Find out more, download our new research, or come to a discussion event in December.
Scotland United Press Statement
13 November 2009
The Commission is pleased to support the aims of Scotland United. It is important that today we can celebrate the diversity of the people of Scotland and send a clear message to those that wish to divide us.