Scottish Human Rights

Throughout the UK, we are witnessing a growing push-back against human rights. As living standards fall, public services strain and inequalities deepen, communities are becoming fragmented and are told there are not enough resources to...

Scotland Demands Better is a campaign about ensuring everyone has access to life’s essentials. It recognises that too many people are living with breaches of fundamental, every day rights while governments look the other way. Access to...

This blog originally featured in the Amnesty Scotland newsletter for activists. On 7 June, two members of the Scotland team (Neil and Marie) made their way to Perth to attend the first large-scale meeting of Scotland’s local activist...

This blog originally featured in the Amnesty Scotland newsletter for activists. A reflection on the actions and ambitions of Scottish student activists by Omar Saleh, Student Action Network Committee Chair/Scotland Rep 2024-25 Student...

Amnesty International Scotland's Programme Director Neil Cowan writes about his hopes and ambitions for the Scottish human rights movement in 2025.