A Castlemilk community sewing group used International Human Rights Day to highlight local social issues and the importance of basic human rights for everyone.
A community sewing group in Castlemilk have been using their skills to promote human rights. International Human Rights Day on December 10 gave Sew Fabulous the opportunity to raise awareness of some of the social issues facing local people. Organized by Ardenglen Housing Association, Sew Fabulous teaches local people new skills in turning old fabric, that would otherwise end up in landfill, into new useful items which are then donated to local people.
To mark International Human Rights Day the group made a banner for displaying in the local community hall. Group member Kelly Campbell said: “When people talk about human rights they think about big wars like Ukraine and things like that they don’t think about their everyday lives. Whereas the simple fact is it’s about simple things like having a safe roof over your head, access to food that’s affordable, and opportunities for lifelong learning. “Human rights affect everyone and everyone is entitled to them.” One of the biggest local issues in Castlemilk is lack of access to a supermarket, that’s despite Scottish Government money being allocated to help secure one. “A lot of the community here is elderly so it makes it harder for them, especially if they need a bigger shop. It’s all local news agents so the prices are a lot higher,” Kelly continue
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