Professor Angela O’Hagan

The purpose of these new engagements is to share findings and enable those working locally to use human rights to advocate for change in their communities.

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Professor Angela O’Hagan, chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission, said: “The commission has a general duty to take action to promote human rights for everyone in Scotland.

“We are very concerned about the poor state of economic, social and cultural rights in the Highlands and Islands. Too many people are hungry, homeless, without access to healthcare, and the basics for everyday life.

“With our report, which was published in November, we piloted a new way of monitoring, one that brings the commission closer to communities and is informed by their voices and experiences.

“We look forward now to engaging further with communities to empower them to use human rights to advocate for change in their local communities in the Highlands and Islands.”

“The commission will also be expanding the monitoring model to other areas of Scotland over the next three years, as part of our Strategic Plan, starting with the South of Scotland in 2025.”