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Core Concepts in Human Rights

Last Updated
7 May 2026
Source
THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities)

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance Training material

Relevant Driver(s):

3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 4. Using evidence and experience 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

3A. Understand legal obligations 3B. Develop equality and human rights policies 4C. Share learning and best practice 5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes

Implementation Levels:

Development
Foundation

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Education Government Health and social care Human Rights Justice Local authorities Third Sector

Role:

Analysts Board Members Communications Staff Community organisations Data Managers Education Professionals Elected members Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Frontline Staff Governance specialists Healthcare Professionals HR Professionals Legal & Compliance Staff Middle managers Other Policy Officers/Makers Procurement Staff Senior Leaders/Management Training & Development Staff

PSED Needs:

Advance equality of opportunity Foster good relations

Resource content

A free training resource from THRE (Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities) for third sector organisations in Scotland. Covers the foundations of human rights law at international, UK and Scottish levels, the third sector’s role in human rights practice, and three practical frameworks for building rights into everyday work: PANEL, AAAQ and FAIR. Available as a live course, videos and written guide.

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