The Scottish Human Rights Commission has published Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in the South of Scotland, drawing on the experiences of hundreds of people across the region.
Evidence from local people with lived experience has helped shape the report and build a clearer picture of the challenges people face in accessing their rights.
The report finds that public authorities are not fully realising any of the rights examined across the region. People shared experiences of going hungry, facing hidden homelessness and losing access to local services. Their evidence also highlighted challenges in accessing food, housing and healthcare in their communities.
The Commission is calling on the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament, councils and NHS boards to take urgent action. It wants public authorities to respond formally to the findings and report on progress to Scottish Parliament Committees.
The Commission is hosting a free online event on Wednesday 21st October to share the findings, discuss its recommendations and explore how communities can use the report to advocate for change.
The event is especially relevant to people who contributed to the project. It’s an opportunity to hear about the findings first-hand and take part in a conversation about what needs to happen next.
For event queries, contact [email protected].
The report is available in PDF, accessible Word, Easy Read and BSL formats on the Scottish Human Rights Commission website.
Thank you again to everyone who shared their experiences and contributed to this important work.
