Ending homelessness together: updated action plan - October 2020

Outcomes and equality

We are putting equality and human rights at the heart of our response to COVID-19. Promoting equality is one of the three central themes of our programme for government 2020/21. The Scottish Government is also committed to building a wellbeing economy. Wellbeing economy governments recognise that development in the 21st century entails delivering human and ecological wellbeing.

Equality and human rights underpin this updated action plan. The plan is guided by the vision and values of Scotland’s National Performance Framework.

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Our Purpose

To focus on creating a more successful country with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish through increased wellbeing, and sustainable and inclusive economic growth

Our Values

We are a society which treats all our people with kindness, dignity and compassion, respects the rule of law, and acts in an open and transparent way

National Outcomes

• Children and Young People: We grow up loved, safe and respected so that we realise our full potential
• Communities: We live in communities that are inclusive, empowered, resilient and safe
• Culture: We are creative and our vibrant and diverse cultures are expressed and enjoyed widely
• Economy: We have a globally competitive, entrepreneurial, inclusive and sustainable economy
• Education: We are well educated, skilled and able to contribute to society
• Environment: We value, enjoy, protect and enhance our environment
• Fair Work and Business:We have thriving and innovative businesses, with quality jobs and fair work for everyone
• Health: We are healthy and active Human Rights: We respect, protect and fulfil human rights and live free from discrimination
• International: We are open, connected and make a positive contribution internationally
• Poverty: We tackle poverty by sharing opportunities, wealth and power more equally