Farewell and Thank You to our Edinburgh StreetCare Volunteers Posted on 14 December 2021 This month our Edinburgh StreetCare project came to an end so we made a short video to celebrate the work of the volunteers who ran the project as a small thank you for their years of hard work.
Humanists Join Call to Protect the Human Rights Act on Human Rights Day! Posted on 10 December 2021 Humanists join the call to protect the Human Rights Act on Human Rights Day by adding their signature to an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for greater protection of the HRA in UK political life.
Humanists Add Their Voice to Calls for Compassionate & Humane Refugee & Asylum Policy Posted on 9 December 2021 On the 3rd of December we added our support to an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel, calling for a change in refugee and asylum policy that is based on a humane and compassionate…
In Pictures: Humanists March for Climate Justice at COP26 Posted on 11 November 2021 Members of Humanist Society Scotland were joined by representatives from Humanists International and Humanists UK as they marched through Glasgow for the COP26 Global Day of Action against Climate Injustice on November 6th 2021.
Humanists Join Call for the Scottish Government to Protect Children’s Rights After Supreme Court Loss Posted on 6 October 2021 Humanist Society Scotland signs Together Alliance letter that urges the Scottish Government to work at speed to address the UK Supreme Court ruling that four aspects of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill are outwith the competence of the Scottish Parliament and will need to be reconsidered.
Humanists encouraged to back assisted dying bill plan Posted on 23 September 2021 Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has launched a consultation on his proposal for a members’ bill to allow for assisted dying for terminally ill people. Humanist Society Scotland have long campaigned for a compassionate approach to end-of-life care and support. Over…
Humanists Welcome BMA Decision to Drop Opposition to Assisted Dying Posted on 15 September 2021 Humanist Society Scotland today welcomed news that the BMA had voted to drop its opposed stance to assisted dying.
Time for Reflection: Humanist Message of Hope and Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers Posted on 1 September 2021 Humanist Society Scotland trustee Morven Lyon delivered Time For Reflection at the Scottish Parliament. Morven spoke about the current crisis in Afghanistan and advocated for tolerance and support for the Afghan people and for those displaced by the return of the Taliban and in need of asylum.
Planning a ceremony and COVID-19: What you need to know Posted on 9 August 2021 Scotland moves beyond Level 0 from 9th August 2021, and ceremonies now have much fewer restrictions. Some restrictions still remain though and we still need to exercise caution. Face coverings remain mandatory* at all ceremonies in indoor public places, and…
Do you have to get married on a Saturday? at 2pm? in the Summer? Posted on 27 July 2021 The wedding landscape in 2020 was like no other, with restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Humanist Society Scotland conducted a third of its ‘normal’ volume of marriage ceremonies last year. With so many couples having to make…
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