Scotland’s rural, remote and island communities are under pressure. Housing shortages, fragile public services, transport disruption, workforce challenges and demographic change are all acute. These issues are closely connected, threatening long-term viability of communities and their ability to attract and retain people and businesses.

This conference takes place online.

Human rights and equality duties are becoming central to public service delivery in Scotland. Equality and human rights mainstreaming is not a single policy area. Public bodies now need to show how rights, equality, accessibility and inclusion are built into decisions, services, communications, procurement, complaints and accountability.

This conference takes place online.