Human Rights Conference: Our Rights. Your Move. | Tuesday 3rd Feb

31 Jan 2026

Human Rights Conference: Our Rights. Your Move. | Tuesday 3rd Feb

Tuesday 3rd Feb | 10AM - 4PM |  Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre

Scotland's Human Rights Conference returns for a full day of discussion, inspiration, and collective action as we explore human rights priorities and challenges for Scotland’s future.

Event Programme

  • Welcome and Opening
  • Kaukab Stewart MSP, Minister for Equalities, Scottish Government
  • Angela O’Hagan, Chair, Scottish Commission for Human Rights
  • International Perspective - Professor Alan Miller, University of Strathclyde
  • Workshops: Human Rights Priorities for the Devolved Nations; International Mechanisms and Monitoring; The Scottish Public Sector Response; Migrants’ Rights; Children’s Rights; UK Human Rights Priorities
  • The Importance of Cultural Rights
  • Progress on The Scottish National Action Plan 2
  • Political Hustings
  • Closing Remarks

There are a limited number of free tickets for individual human rights defenders. To secure one, contact admin@hrcscotland.org.

Find more info here.

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