“Aw human sowels is born free and equal in dignity and richts.”
Amnesty International Scotland is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by presenting the First Minister, Alex Salmond, with a framed copy of a Scots translation of the UDHR. The presentation, which takes place on 10th December, is part of a series of events to mark the anniversay. The UDHR was translated by Scots writer Colin Donati.
The anniversary and translation are also celebrated in a motion lodged last week by Jamie Hepburn MSP. Mr Hepburn’s motion states a belief that “this will help to promote awareness and understanding of both the human rights agenda and the importance of the Scots language”. It also quotes the UDHR’s opening line in Scots: “Aw human sowels is born free and equal in dignity and richts.”
Amnesty International Scotland: http://tinyurl.com/5aaeac
The UDHR in Scots: http://tinyurl.com/65x3sd
Jamie Hepburn’s motion: http://tinyurl.com/6eskwj
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