Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC) works towards a prejudice free society where everyone is treated with respect, integrity and justice.

Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined July 2011
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What an incredible day at the the Edinburgh Climate Festival! 🌍💚 A huge thank you to everyone who came along, took part, shared ideas, and helped make today such a fantastic celebration of climate action, community and hope for the future. A special thank you to Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC), who organised the Edinburgh Climate Festival in partnership with Networking Key Services (NKS), for bringing together such an inspiring and inclusive event. We’re also especially grateful to all of our amazing partners, funders, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, performers, speakers and community organisations who contributed to making this event possible. Your dedication, collaboration and support demonstrated the power of working collectively towards a greener, fairer and more sustainable future. Together, we have shown that climate action is strongest when communities come together. Here’s to continuing the conversations, building new connections, and turning inspiration into action. Thank you to everyone who was part of this incredible day! 🌱✨ #EdinburghClimateFestival #ClimateAction #Community #Sustainability #TogetherForChange #NetZero #ClimateHope #ELREC #NKS @EdinburghUni
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A tribute was paid to the legacy of Professor Sir Geoff Palmer OBE, KT at our AGM. Sir Geoff was an honorary member and one of the founders of ELREC in the 1970s. We are grateful for his invaluable contributions—his legacy will always remain an integral part of our organisation.
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A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed Board Members, staff, and guests for joining us at our Annual General Meeting held on 10 April 2026. Find more details regarding the event here - elrec.org.uk/elrec-agm-2/
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Reminder for tonight 👇 At 5:15 PM, I’ll lead a debate in Parliament on the importance of medical technology for people with diabetes, including real-time glucose monitors. We’ll discuss access, funding & support for patients. 📺 Watch live here: buff.ly/2G9krrr
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I am honoured to lead 2025's first member's business on access to diabetes tech tonight. ❗ Join us at 17:15 as we start the year off discussing how to improve access to diabetes technology and advance health equity 👉 buff.ly/2G9krrr #DiabetesTechCantWait
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Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC) strives for a prejudice-free society where respect, integrity, and justice prevail. Our mission is to eliminate inequality and discrimination. Learn more: elrec.org.uk/
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📣 That brings SYP’s 82nd National Sitting at @ScotParl to a close! 🗳️ Our MSYPs from across Scotland had a great time debating motions, preparing for campaign, holding committee meetings and so much more
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Always a pleasure to join @EdinburghMSYPs at the Scottish Youth Parliament Autumn Sitting 2024 @OfficialSYP in @ScotParl @POScotParl Well done 👏 👏👏 #SYPat25 #SYP82
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Watching the Scottish Youth Parliament in action today has been both humbling and hopeful, reminding us that our work is never truly finished, but when we do it right, it helps create a better tomorrow for them. Well done @EllieMSYP and all the speakers 👏 @POScotParl #SYP
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It’s inspiring to see our future generation stepping up with a powerful vision to end poverty, eradicate racism, and create a fair and equitable society for all. These young leaders are truly paving the way towards a brighter, more inclusive future! #SYPat25 #SYP82 @OfficialSYP
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Show Racism the Red Card Both teams showing Racism the Red Card at Tynecastle Stadium. Hearts Vs St Mirren FC #antiracism #kickitout #showracismtheredcard @SRtRCScotland @JamTarts
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Had a fantastic conversation with Tony Higgins at Tynecastle Stadium alongside my colleague @NeilBibby MSP, discussing the incredible work Show Racism the Red Card is doing across Scotland. #ShowRacismTheRedCard #EndRacism #Scotland @SRtRCScotland 🟥
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I was delighted to attend @Passion4Fusion Gala Dinner, #BHM24 combined with a celebration of #Edinburgh900 at @JamTarts It was great to see communities come together to honour the contributions of Black people, past & present. #BlackHistoryMonth
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It was a pleasure to visit @heldinourhearts to learn more about their baby loss support work. Their hospital-to-home service is inspirational and must be rolled out to all health boards in Scotland. We also discussed how to deliver culturally sensitive bereavement services.
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Today @AngelaRayner and I met members of the Palestinian community in the UK who have lost loved ones in Gaza, alongside Dr Husam Zomlot, Head of the Palestinian mission to the UK. I am humbled by their immeasurable grief. This horrific suffering must end, there must be an immediate ceasefire, and Israel must let unrestricted aid into Gaza now.
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If you are one of the 59% of Scottish cat owners who have seen your cat be affected by fireworks, follow @CatsProtection's tips to keep your cat safe and less stressed this fireworks season.
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Thank you for taking the time to visit our Edinburgh premises and hear more about our innovative Hospital to Home project and the difference it is making to bereaved families. We are grateful for your support regarding making this available to everyone in Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
It was a pleasure to visit @heldinourhearts to learn more about their baby loss support work. Their hospital-to-home service is inspirational and must be rolled out to all health boards in Scotland. We also discussed how to deliver culturally sensitive bereavement services.
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We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made the Edinburgh Climate Festival a fantastic success! 🌟The ECF was a wonderful opportunity to unite our communities, celebrate our climate achievements, and promote sustainable living 🌍
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🎉 Huge congratulations to Sir Geoff Palmer on receiving the prestigious honour of Scotland's Highest Royal Ancient Order! 🏆 Your ground breaking work in science and human rights inspires us all. 🌟 #EdinburghAward #SirGeoffPalmer #ELREC Image Credit : The Edinburgh Reporter
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