Amnesty International in Scotland. Human rights advocacy, campaigning, education, events, and media. Contact us: [email protected]
Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined February 2010
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Join us on Wednesday 1st April for our Human Rights Hustings, in partnership with @HRCScotland.
With representatives from Scotland's major political parties, it's your chance to press them on the human rights issues that matter most ahead of the Holyrood election.
Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/human-rig…
Amnesty Scotland retweeted
Parents in Scotland are skipping meals to feed their children.
Caroline is a campaigner fighting for a Scotland where everyone lives with dignity.
And is backing Amnesty’s demand for a Scottish Human Rights Bill to enshrine people’s rights into law – so everyone can access their everyday rights.
Amnesty Scotland retweeted
No one in Scotland should be denied their right to housing, healthcare or an adequate standard of living. But too many are.
This Thursday's elections in Scotland can mark a turning point.
But only if we work together to demand a Human Rights Bill in the next Scottish Parliament.
Amnesty Scotland retweeted
“When I first encountered the social security system, I fell apart.”
Brian had an accident at work and could no longer work as a nurse. He had to fight to get the support he needed.
People who are disabled, ill, and unemployed are still being framed as a ‘burden’. That narrative isn’t new, but it’s still working. Blame is being shifted onto the people most in need, while those in power avoid responsibility.
We need a Scottish Human Rights Bill to enshrine people’s rights into law – so everyone can live with dignity.
Amnesty Scotland retweeted
No one in Scotland should be denied their right to housing, healthcare or education. And everyone should be free to live free from discrimination. But too many are denied that right.
This Thursday's elections in Scotland can mark a turning point.
But only if we work together to demand a Human Rights Bill in the next Scottish Parliament.
Amnesty Scotland retweeted
We’re demanding the next Scottish Parliament introduces a Human Rights Bill to enshrine our everyday rights into law.
ALT We\u2019re campaigning for the next Scottish Government to introduce a Human Rights Bill. This would enshrine rights - like the right to housing, healthcare and education - into Scottish law.
ALT That would mean politicians and others with power have to - by law - deliver our rights. The election on 7th May gives us the chance to put human rights at the heart of Holyrood.
Amnesty Scotland retweeted
Together we can make sure next Thursday marks a turning point for Scotland.
For too long people in Scotland have been denied access to their everyday rights like housing, healthcare and education.
ALT Thursday 7th May: let's put human rights at the heart of Holyrood
ALT People in Scotland are struggling to access their everyday rights. Too many people can\u2019t access secure and good quality housing, healthcare when they need it and many can\u2019t afford to put food on the table.
Amnesty Scotland retweeted
The Scottish elections on 7th May can mark a turning point.
But only if we work together to demand a Human Rights Bill in the next Scottish Parliament.
Together, we can end people being denied access to their basic rights like housing, healthcare and social security.
Email your candidates standing to be a Member of the Scottish Parliament now👇🏽
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Tonight's the night! It's almost time for our Human Rights Hustings, in partnership with @HRCScotland: amn.st/6014B6nWgQ
Want to make sure you're prepared? Check out our human rights manifesto for the Scotland 2026 elections here: amn.st/6017B6nWgx
ALT Human Rights Hustings: Scotland 2026, hosted by Amnesty International and Human Rights Consortium Scotland on Wednesday 1 April at 7pm
ALT Close-up of the Holyrood facade
Join us this week for our Human Rights Hustings, in partnership with @HRCScotland.
With representatives from Scotland's major political parties, it's your chance to press them on the human rights issues that matter most ahead of the Holyrood election.
Register here: amn.st/6018B6nmsp
TAKE ACTION NOW: Too many people across Scotland struggle for essentials like housing, food, and a safety net when times are tough.
But a Human Rights Bill can help to change that, by protecting the rights we all need for a decent life.
Contact your MSP candidates now to demand their support: amnesty.org.uk/get-involved/…
Grab a bite for human rights!
@AmnestyGlasWest will be hosting an Apartheid-free Sunday brunch this coming weekend. Why not come along to enjoy tasty vegetarian food, meet like-minded people, hear from interesting international speakers, and raise money for a good cause? Book now: amn.st/6011B6nW7J
ALT Amnesty Glasgow's Community Meal, Sunday 22 March, 11:00 to 14:30 at Woodside Hall, Glasgow. Profits will be donated to Ele Elna Elak.
Join us next Monday at 6.30pm for a webinar on Amnesty's manifesto asks of parties ahead of May's Holyrood election.
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Amnesty Scotland retweeted
"If the Scottish government isn't prepared to speak up about human rights abuses when it’s economically or politically inconvenient then it simply cannot claim to be a principled global actor."
Amnesty questioning Scotland’s growing ties with the UAE 👉theferret.scot/uae-arming-ge…
Amnesty Scotland retweeted
At least 20,179 children have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza - according to the latest reports from the United Nations.
Children should be playing, learning and laughing - not part of a casualty list.
This human rights day we're launching a manifesto setting out our calls on parties ahead of next year's Scottish parliamentary election.
amnesty.org.uk/resources/sco…
From a Human Rights Bill to enshrine strong legal protections for everyday rights, to a ban on mass surveillance technologies in policing - we want to see bold action from our next parliament and government to create a fairer more equal Scotland.
📢Amnesty has published a new briefing setting out clear actions for the Scottish government to ensure it does not do business with companies enabling Israel’s violations of international law.
ALT Text reads: This is genocide
3 months on no further detail on which companies are banned from receiving grants has been published.
We need to know that all funding for companies supporting Israel's genocide and violations of international law has stopped.
Read our letter to the First Minister and calls on the Scottish government here:
amnesty.org.uk/resources/sco…
