In recognition of Human Rights Day today, Wednesday 10 December 2025, CVS Falkirk & District is joining the global campaign led by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which calls on people and organisations everywhere to uphold the values set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – dignity, equality, respect and safety for all.
Across Falkirk District, many third sector groups and organisation already champion these values and rights every day by supporting people, promoting inclusion, and responding to inequalities. As part of this year’s Human Rights Day campaign, we are sharing a collection of helpful resources which may support groups and organisations dealing with heightened community tensions and discord arising in their communities. These materials focus on building respectful dialogue, challenging misinformation, and strengthening cohesion – all central themes of the global campaign.
We are also sharing information on Hate Crime and Third Party Reporting, so people know how to seek support and protection when their rights to safety and dignity are threatened.
For further information, please see the resources below. Alternatively, to access support for your third sector group or organisation, please contact our team by email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk
How to Report a Hate Crime in Forth Valley
People can report a hate crime in a number of ways:
- Directly to Police Scotland via calling 101 (or 999 in emergencies)
- Online using Police Scotland’s hate crime reporting form (linked for your convenience)
- Through a Third Party Reporting Centre which provides confidential support for anyone who does not feel comfortable reporting directly to the police.
- All Reporting Centres in Scotland are listed by area on the Police Scotland website, including the Forth Valley Reporting Centres.
For further information, please visit the dedicated Reporting Hate Crime page on the Police Scotland website.
Resources to Support Community Cohesion
Central Scotland Regional Equality Council (CSREC)
CSREC provides practical support, guidance, and advocacy on racism, discrimination and hate crime, offering valuable resources to help organisations strengthen community cohesion and uphold human rights principles.
- CSREC website
- email: admin@csrec.co.uk
- telephone: 01324 610950
LGBT Youth Scotland
LGBT Youth Scotland provides practical hate-crime support, inclusive-practice guidance, and robust evidence on young people’s experiences of prejudice – all of which can help organisations strengthen community cohesion and uphold human rights principles.
Education Scotland
Education Scotland is an executive agency of Scottish Government, which is responsible for the design and improvement of the curriculum in Scotland. It has a number of resources available online, including:
- Myths of Immigration: Tools to challenge misinformation and promote constructive conversations.
- Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) – bystander approaches to addressing harmful behaviours.
- Promoting Race Equality & Anti-Racist Education – frameworks and reflective materials
Scottish Government and Partners
- Responding to Racism and Racist Incidents: Guidance on recognising and responding to incidents.
- Hate Crime & Prejudice-Based Behaviour Professional Learning: Training slides developed by Respect Me, YouthLink Scotland, Education Scotland and Scottish Government
Digital Discourse Initiative
The Digital Discourse Initiative is a project provided by TIE and ISD for educators in Scotland as part of a new international collaboration to support children and young people who are exposed to false and harmful information, extremist ideologies and content, and hate across online space, by providing tools to critically navigate this.
While some of these resources were developed for schools, the underlying principles – equality, safety, empathy and prevention of harm – are relevant across community and third sector settings.
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