Scotland's Annual Human Rights Conference: Our Rights. Your Move.
Scotland's Annual Human Rights Conference 2026, titled "Our Rights. Your Move.", is organized by the Human Rights Consortium Scotland. This event aims to influence Scotland's law, policy, practice, and culture ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May 2026.
The conference will cover key topics such as human rights priorities for the devolved nations, international mechanisms and monitoring, the Scottish public sector response, migrants' rights, children's rights, and UK human rights priorities. Sessions will include workshops, discussions on cultural rights, updates on the Scottish National Action Plan 2, and political hustings.
Attendees will have opportunities for networking, engaging with notable speakers, and participating in workshops designed to address pressing human rights issues in Scotland. The event is expected to gather 200–250 delegates from civil society organizations, community groups, government, public authorities, the legal profession, the private sector, and academia.
This conference is ideal for individuals and organizations committed to advancing human rights in Scotland. Participants will gain insights into current challenges, contribute to shaping future policies, and connect with a diverse network of professionals dedicated to human rights advocacy.
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Speakers(7)
Alan Miller
Professor of Practice in Human Rights at University of Strathclyde
Alan Miller is a Professor of Practice in Human Rights at the University of Strathclyde, contributing to human rights education and advocacy.
Angela O'Hagan
Chair at Scottish Commission for Human Rights
Angela O'Hagan serves as the Chair of the Scottish Commission for Human Rights, leading efforts to protect and promote human rights in Scotland.
Gil Long
Chair at Human Rights Consortium Scotland
Gil Long is the Chair of the Human Rights Consortium Scotland, overseeing initiatives to defend and promote human rights in Scotland.
Helen Trew
Representative at Art27
Helen Trew represents Art27, an organization dedicated to promoting cultural rights and artistic expression.
Hussein Patwa
Co-Chair at Scottish National Action Plan 2
Hussein Patwa co-chairs the Scottish National Action Plan 2, working towards the implementation of human rights strategies in Scotland.
Kaukab Stewart
Minister for Equalities at Scottish Government
Kaukab Stewart is the Minister for Equalities in the Scottish Government, focusing on promoting equality and human rights across Scotland.
Nick Bland
Co-Chair at Scottish National Action Plan 2
Nick Bland co-chairs the Scottish National Action Plan 2, focusing on advancing human rights initiatives in Scotland.
Event Details
- Date
- February 3, 2026
- Location
- 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde
- Pricing
- Unknown
- Audience
- Civil society organizations, community groups, government officials, public authorities, legal professionals, private sector representatives, academics
- Attendees
- 200–250 delegates