Explore human rights with our new animation

Through showcasing examples in an engaging way, the new Human rights: why they matter for the public sector animation is designed to:  

• support understanding of rights 
• identify rights in the context of the delivery of public services 
• help integrate human rights into day-to-day health and social care decision making 

Capability building 

The animation has been produced as part of PSD Scotland’s Human Rights Capability Building Project - commissioned by Scottish Government to build the capability of the health and social care workforce on human rights. 

Learning has shown that the workforce plays an important role in upholding human rights, even if we do not always describe our work in those terms. We are often talking about the same principles when we support person-centred care, empower people, or focus on prevention.

Stakeholder engagement also indicates that confidence in using a human rights approach is low, and many people have limited time for learning. This five minute animation offers a quick and practical introduction to help build confidence.

Underpinning treaties

Capability building work is focused on the right to a healthy environment alongside protections contained within four key international human rights treaties.

Learn about capability building

Find out how human rights capability building can support your organisation and discuss future learning opportunities.

Email: psd.equality@nhs.scot

More resources

Explore a range of human rights resources on the Equality and Diversity Zone on Turas Learn:

• Information and resources on the Human Rights Capability Building Project
• Short resources on economic, social and cultural rights
• Webinar: The Right to a Healthy Environment: What does this mean for health and social care?
• Webinar: Human Rights in Health and Social Care (with Professor Alan Miller)

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