Launch of A Migrant’s Guide to Scotland - Your Human Rights in a Different Country

Launch of A Migrant’s Guide to Scotland - Your Human Rights in a Different Country

Launch of A Migrant’s Guide to Scotland – Your Human Rights in a Different Country

The launch of A Migrant’s Guide to Scotland – Your Human Rights in a Different Country marked an important milestone for the Migrants Participation Project.

The booklet has been developed as part of the project led by the Human Rights Consortium Scotland in partnership with Migrant Voice, and funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. At the core of this work is a simple but powerful principle: human rights must be a reality for everyone living in Scotland, including people who have migrated here, regardless of their status.

The project was created in response to ongoing barriers faced by migrants in accessing their rights. These include challenges in finding clear and reliable information, accessing public services, obtaining advice, and seeking justice when rights are not fulfilled. At the same time, the project highlights the importance of services being inclusive, culturally sensitive, and shaped by real lived experiences.

A central aim of the project has been to create meaningful opportunities for migrant participation. This goes beyond listening to experiences - it ensures that migrants actively shape the conversations, policies, and resources that affect their lives. Through workshops, discussions, and partnerships with migrant organisations, the project has created spaces to share experiences, build connections, and bring diverse perspectives together.

These engagements have underlined the importance of accessible information about rights and the need for migrants to feel included in their communities. They have also reinforced that participation must be genuine, not tokenistic, with lived experience playing a key role in shaping solutions and influencing decision-making.

Since 2023, the project has delivered a series of engagement workshops and collaborative discussions with migrants and partner organisations across Scotland. It has also contributed to wider developments, including work around the Scottish Human Rights Bill, helping to ensure that migrants’ voices are reflected in national human rights discussions.

One of the key outcomes of this work is the newly launched booklet. A Migrant’s Guide to Scotland – Your Human Rights in a Different Country is a practical and accessible resource, shaped directly by the insights and experiences of migrants. It is designed to support people in understanding their rights, navigating services, and feeling more confident in participating in community life in Scotland.

Read and download the booklet here

Watch highlights from the workshops to hear directly from participants and learn more about the discussions that shaped this project:

The launch represents a collective effort and highlights the importance of partnership, participation, and inclusive approaches to advancing human rights.

The booklet was launched through two events: an online launch on 31 March 2026 and an in-person event in Glasgow on 7 April 2026, bringing together participants, partners, and community members.

Read more about the online and in-person launches here.