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We bring together social justice and human rights in the UK by campaigning for economic, social & cultural rights. Image via Rozalina Burkova.
@justfairuk.bsky.socialđź“ś The UK recognised economic, social and cultural rights 50 years ago. It's time to make that promise real.
Your donation helps us campaign for a UK where everyone can rely on the foundations they need to live well.
@justfairuk.bsky.social🧠Today is World Mental Health Day. Mental health is a human rights issue. Our mental health is shaped by the conditions in which we live: whether we have secure housing, a decent income, stable work and access to healthcare free from discrimination.
@justfairuk.bsky.social🔥 Human rights belong to everyone. As far-right politics gains ground, we must reject division, protect the rights we have, and go further to make economic, social and cultural rights real in law and practice. New statement developed by Just Fair & the UK ESCR Network
@justfairuk.bsky.social💠How can a human rights-based approach strengthen your work with communities? Join Just Fair for the second instalment of our interactive training exploring the PANEL principles…Participation, Accountability, Non-discrimination, Empowerment and Legality
@justfairuk.bsky.social🖊️ More than 1 in 5 people in the UK is living in poverty.
We can change this. The socio-economic duty is a practical tool that can help public authorities consider how their decisions affect inequality.
Write to your MP and call for action: justfair.org.uk/write-to-you...
@justfairuk.bsky.social🍛 Britain has enough food. What millions of people don’t have is enough money to afford it. A petition is calling on Andy Burnham MP to support a Right to Food Act and action to tackle the root causes of food insecurity. 👉 Sign
@justfairuk.bsky.socialAccess to decent, secure and fairly paid work, alongside education, training and support, is shaped by wider economic and social conditions.
Young people deserve pathways into decent work, with rights, security and a voice at work.
@justfairuk.bsky.social💼 Today is World Day for Decent Work. It’s also a chance to ask what happens to young people who are outside work and education altogether.
The UK’s NEET figures aren’t simply about individual choices.
@justfairuk.bsky.socialđź“Ł Taking place tomorrow!
What are human rights, and why do they matter in our everyday lives?
Join our first session of a new training series - an introduction to economic, social and cultural rights.
Explore how rights can build change.
⏰ 10:00-12:00
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@justfairuk.bsky.social🟰 Poverty and inequality aren’t inevitable. They reflect choices about how our systems are designed and delivered.
The UK Gov has committed to bringing the socio-economic duty into force. We’re asking you to write to your MP and call for a strong, impactful duty.
@justfairuk.bsky.socialJust Fair was proud to contribute directly to the Commission’s work, supporting our Lived Experience Advisory Board to give evidence and convening a UK ESCR Network meeting on the right to food. A right to food means tackling the causes, not just managing the crisis. 2/2
@justfairuk.bsky.social🍲 Food insecurity is not inevitable.
The Right to Food Commission found that millions of people across the UK are struggling to afford enough good food. The problem is not a lack of food, but a lack of income.
@justfairuk.bsky.social📮 Last call! We’re looking for a community group or organisation in London or South East England to join our Human Rights in the Community programme. Over 5 months, we’ll work alongside you to use human rights to strengthen your work and build community power. Apply now!
@justfairuk.bsky.socialđź“ś The UK recognised economic, social and cultural rights 50 years ago. It's time to make that promise real.
Your donation helps us campaign for a UK where everyone can rely on the foundations they need to live well.
@justfairuk.bsky.social📬 Everyday rights—like housing, health, education, and social security—are fundamental human rights. If you care about dignity, justice, and equality, sign up to our newsletter and stay informed on how to protect these rights for all.
@justfairuk.bsky.social🔥 Human rights belong to everyone. As far-right politics gains ground, we must reject division, protect the rights we have, and go further to make economic, social and cultural rights real in law and practice. New statement developed by Just Fair & the UK ESCR Network
@justfairuk.bsky.social✊🏿 Black History Month begins - a time to remember, reflect, and push for justice. This month we’re spotlighting our “Racial Justice through Human Rights” programme, in partnership with Black South West Network inspiring communities to use their everyday rights.
@justfairuk.bsky.socialđź‘´ On #InternationalDayofOlderPersons we continue our call for a UN Convention on the rights of older people.
Older people are disproportionately affected by everyday rights violations, from NHS waiting times to social security cuts.
@kartikraj.eurosky.socialReposted by @justfairuk.bsky.socialUseful thread on yet to be enacted "socio-economic inequality duty" in UK law.
@justfairuk.bsky.socialTo learn more about this work, visit our dedicated new page which highlights all the work we have done in this area. We are working with the UK Government and partners to support the adoption and effective implementation of this duty. 5/5
