SHRC Strategic Plan 2020 – 2024 Online Survey

Posted on May 30, 2019

The Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC), which promotes and protects human rights in Scotland, is currently developing its Strategic Plan 2020 – 2024.

SHRC would like to hear from people and organisations across Scotland about how the commission can contribute to a human rights culture over the next 4 years, and has launched an online survey to gather feedback.

The deadline for responses is Friday 28^th June.

To download the consultation documents (with information on alternative ways to submit your response), please visit the SHRC website.

To submit your response, visit the SurveyMonkey page.

Alternatively, for further information (including alternative accessible formats of the consultation), contact SHRC by phone: 0131 297 5750, or email: hello@scottishhumanrights.com

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