That the Parliament congratulates the nine newly-elected members, six of whom are women, of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which oversees the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, following elections on 12 June 2018; notes that, prior to these elections, there was only one woman among the 18 committee members; welcomes this increase, particularly in light of what it sees as the disproportionate prevalence and impact of disability on women and girls worldwide; commends the UK-based NGO, Sightsavers, on its #EqualUN campaign, which has been set up to highlight the need for better female representation of women on this and other UN bodies as part of its broader work to promote disability-inclusive development, and congratulates Sightsavers' advocacy adviser, Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame, who was the official nominee of Ghana, on being one of the six women elected.
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That the Parliament congratulates the nine newly-elected members, six of whom are women, of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which oversees the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, following elections on 12 June 2018; notes that, prior to these elections, there was only one woman among the 18 committee members; welcomes this increase, particularly in light of what it sees as the disproportionate prevalence and impact of disability on women and girls worldwide; commends the UK-based NGO, Sightsavers, on its #EqualUN campaign, which has been set up to highlight the need for better female representation of women on this and other UN bodies as part of its broader work to promote disability-inclusive development, and congratulates Sightsavers' advocacy adviser, Gertrude Oforiwa Fefoame, who was the official nominee of Ghana, on being one of the six women elected.
Supported by: Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Jackie Baillie, John Mason, Kezia Dugdale, Neil Findlay, Alex Rowley, Clare Adamson, Ivan McKee
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That the Parliament congratulates Marilyn Livingstone on being appointed an MBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her services to Kirkcaldy; recognises her work within politics as an MSP from 1999 to 2011, and as a councillor for Kirkcaldy District Council and Fife Council; applauds her work as chairman of the Cottage Family Centre, director of the Adam Smith Global Foundation and member of Kirkcaldy‘s Ambitions Partnership; thanks her for her continued dedication to these organisations and Kirkcaldy as a whole, and wishes her all the best in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Marilyn Livingstone on being appointed an MBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her services to Kirkcaldy; recognises her work within politics as an MSP from 1999 to 2011, and as a councillor for Kirkcaldy District Council and Fife Council; applauds her work as chairman of the Cottage Family Centre, director of the Adam Smith Global Foundation and member of Kirkcaldy‘s Ambitions Partnership; thanks her for her continued dedication to these organisations and Kirkcaldy as a whole, and wishes her all the best in the future.
Supported by: Claudia Beamish, James Kelly, Iain Gray, Colin Beattie, Murdo Fraser, Neil Findlay
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That the Parliament notes the publication of the report, State of the World’s Birds 2018, which provides a comprehensive look at the health of bird populations; acknowledges that it concludes that one-in-eight species face extinction; notes that it identifies overfishing and climate change as affecting seabird species, particularly the Atlantic puffin and the black-legged kittiwake, which are both now considered “vulnerable” on the International Union of Conservation of Nature's Red List of imperilled species; considers that the decline in Scotland's puffin populations is a matter of concern; believes that action must be taken to restore numbers, and urges for continued efforts in Scotland to reduce the adverse effects of human activity on the wider environment to help address climate change, biodiversity and marine conservation.
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That the Parliament notes the publication of the report, State of the World’s Birds 2018, which provides a comprehensive look at the health of bird populations; acknowledges that it concludes that one-in-eight species face extinction; notes that it identifies overfishing and climate change as affecting seabird species, particularly the Atlantic puffin and the black-legged kittiwake, which are both now considered “vulnerable” on the International Union of Conservation of Nature's Red List of imperilled species; considers that the decline in Scotland's puffin populations is a matter of concern; believes that action must be taken to restore numbers, and urges for continued efforts in Scotland to reduce the adverse effects of human activity on the wider environment to help address climate change, biodiversity and marine conservation.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Kenneth Gibson, John Mason, Mark Ruskell, Andy Wightman, Claudia Beamish, David Torrance, Richard Lochhead, Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament congratulates the Royal Lyceum Theatre on being awarded the 50/50 Applause Award, one of only two UK theatres to receive the accolade from the International Centre for Women Playwrights (ICWP); welcomes that the award was won for achieving gender parity in main stage playwrights for the 2017-18 season; notes that ICWP recognised a total of 62 theatres around the world from 103 nominations, including in Australia, Canada, Finland, Singapore, South Africa and the United States, with the Other Room in Cardiff being the UK's only other winner; considers that, while positive work is being undertaken to achieve equal gender representation within the arts and culture sector, more can still be done, and hopes that more theatres in Scotland are able to achieve gender parity in the near future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Royal Lyceum Theatre on being awarded the 50/50 Applause Award, one of only two UK theatres to receive the accolade from the International Centre for Women Playwrights (ICWP); welcomes that the award was won for achieving gender parity in main stage playwrights for the 2017-18 season; notes that ICWP recognised a total of 62 theatres around the world from 103 nominations, including in Australia, Canada, Finland, Singapore, South Africa and the United States, with the Other Room in Cardiff being the UK's only other winner; considers that, while positive work is being undertaken to achieve equal gender representation within the arts and culture sector, more can still be done, and hopes that more theatres in Scotland are able to achieve gender parity in the near future.
Supported by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Rona Mackay, Andy Wightman, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Ash Denham, Jackie Baillie, David Torrance, Jenny Gilruth, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament notes the publication of Heritage: Cold Climate to Ice Age by the trade union, Prospect, which presents the findings of a survey of over 1,000 of its members; understands that the survey found that 82% of members believe that funding cuts are having an adverse effect on their employing organisation, and that these cuts have had an impact on pay and continue to undermine the ability of employers to recruit, retain and motivate staff; believes that members also reported an increase in workload, which adversely impacted on their work-life balance and increased stress; understands that concerns were also raised over Brexit and how this could exacerbate both funding and staffing problems; considers that, while the report is UK-wide, members in Scotland responded proportionately to the survey and shared similar concerns over investment in the sector and increasing pressures on staff, and welcomes the proposals set out in Prospect’s report to ensure that the heritage sector in Scotland can continue to prosper.
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That the Parliament notes the publication of Heritage: Cold Climate to Ice Age by the trade union, Prospect, which presents the findings of a survey of over 1,000 of its members; understands that the survey found that 82% of members believe that funding cuts are having an adverse effect on their employing organisation, and that these cuts have had an impact on pay and continue to undermine the ability of employers to recruit, retain and motivate staff; believes that members also reported an increase in workload, which adversely impacted on their work-life balance and increased stress; understands that concerns were also raised over Brexit and how this could exacerbate both funding and staffing problems; considers that, while the report is UK-wide, members in Scotland responded proportionately to the survey and shared similar concerns over investment in the sector and increasing pressures on staff, and welcomes the proposals set out in Prospect’s report to ensure that the heritage sector in Scotland can continue to prosper.
Supported by: David Stewart, Iain Gray
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That the Parliament welcomes the recent interfaith statement signed by Scottish faith leaders and institutions calling for strong new legislation to tackle climate change; understands that an event will be held at Dynamic Earth to mark the statement on 18 April 2018, with Roman Catholic Archbishop Conti, Rt Rev Dr Derek Browning, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and Mr Ameed Versace from the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society; acknowledges the statement’s assertion that "caring for our common home is a moral responsibility"; notes what it sees as the important role of Scottish faith communities and faith-based organisations in campaigning for climate justice; recognises the devastating impact of climate change beyond Scotland’s borders where it believes the world’s most vulnerable communities are being pushed further into poverty, and recognises what it considers the urgent need for wealthier countries such as Scotland to make significant cuts in emissions in order to meet the commitments of the Paris Agreement.
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That the Parliament welcomes the recent interfaith statement signed by Scottish faith leaders and institutions calling for strong new legislation to tackle climate change; understands that an event will be held at Dynamic Earth to mark the statement on 18 April 2018, with Roman Catholic Archbishop Conti, Rt Rev Dr Derek Browning, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and Mr Ameed Versace from the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society; acknowledges the statement’s assertion that "caring for our common home is a moral responsibility"; notes what it sees as the important role of Scottish faith communities and faith-based organisations in campaigning for climate justice; recognises the devastating impact of climate change beyond Scotland’s borders where it believes the world’s most vulnerable communities are being pushed further into poverty, and recognises what it considers the urgent need for wealthier countries such as Scotland to make significant cuts in emissions in order to meet the commitments of the Paris Agreement.
Supported by: Elaine Smith, Claudia Beamish, Ivan McKee, Ruth Maguire, Alex Rowley, Neil Findlay, John Mason, Jackie Baillie
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That the Parliament congratulates businesses in the Mid Scotland and Fife parliamentary region that are finalists at the 2018 Scottish Thistle Awards; notes that the national final takes place on 15 March at the EICC in Edinburgh; understands that awards are a celebration of people who are deemed the very best in Scottish tourism; notes that the Thistle Awards are led by a panel of industry experts from several organisations including VisitScotland, Aberdeen City and Shire Tourism Awards, Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards, the Hospitality Industry Trust Scotland, Scotland Food and Drink, Scottish Tourism Alliance, the Scottish Licensed Trade Association, sportscotland and Wild Scotland, and extends its very best wishes to all of the nominees for the final and for continued success into the future;
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That the Parliament congratulates businesses in the Mid Scotland and Fife parliamentary region that are finalists at the 2018 Scottish Thistle Awards; notes that the national final takes place on 15 March at the EICC in Edinburgh; understands that awards are a celebration of people who are deemed the very best in Scottish tourism; notes that the Thistle Awards are led by a panel of industry experts from several organisations including VisitScotland, Aberdeen City and Shire Tourism Awards, Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards, the Hospitality Industry Trust Scotland, Scotland Food and Drink, Scottish Tourism Alliance, the Scottish Licensed Trade Association, sportscotland and Wild Scotland, and extends its very best wishes to all of the nominees for the final and for continued success into the future;
Supported by: Mark Ruskell, Ruth Maguire, Monica Lennon, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, Clare Adamson
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That the Parliament commends the partnership between RSPB Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Nicolson family on the success of the Shiant Isles seabird restoration project; congratulates the project on its recent declaration of the rat-free status of these internationally significant seabird islands; recognises the benefits that the work stands to bring to Atlantic puffins, Manx shearwaters and storm petrels on the isles; notes the global importance of Scottish islands to breeding seabirds; highlights what it considers the threat that invasive species present to Scottish islands and their natural heritage; considers that restoring and maintaining, through biosecurity measures, the predator-free status of seabird islands is vital for safeguarding Scotland’s seabird populations, which face multiple threats on land and at sea and are undergoing severe declines; recognises that island restoration projects such as this comprise critical climate change adaptation measures to build future resilience in those seabird populations; acknowledges the major contribution that EU LIFE funding has provided for such critical projects in Scotland, and recognises what it sees as the potential risk to funding sources for future projects in light of Scotland’s likely exit from the EU.
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That the Parliament commends the partnership between RSPB Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Nicolson family on the success of the Shiant Isles seabird restoration project; congratulates the project on its recent declaration of the rat-free status of these internationally significant seabird islands; recognises the benefits that the work stands to bring to Atlantic puffins, Manx shearwaters and storm petrels on the isles; notes the global importance of Scottish islands to breeding seabirds; highlights what it considers the threat that invasive species present to Scottish islands and their natural heritage; considers that restoring and maintaining, through biosecurity measures, the predator-free status of seabird islands is vital for safeguarding Scotland’s seabird populations, which face multiple threats on land and at sea and are undergoing severe declines; recognises that island restoration projects such as this comprise critical climate change adaptation measures to build future resilience in those seabird populations; acknowledges the major contribution that EU LIFE funding has provided for such critical projects in Scotland, and recognises what it sees as the potential risk to funding sources for future projects in light of Scotland’s likely exit from the EU.
Supported by: Kenneth Gibson, Claudia Beamish, Stewart Stevenson, Mark Ruskell, Clare Adamson, Gail Ross
Current Status: Fallen on 09/05/2018
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone at the Ecology Centre, which is in Kinghorn, Fife, on its 20th anniversary; understands that it was established by people from the area and residents of Craigencalt Farm for the purpose of developing and managing the Kinghorn Loch site for community use; notes that, with the help of the Scottish Land Fund, the charity purchased land at the east end of the loch and that the site has been continually being developed by staff and volunteers to maintain its rich biodiversity and to help it deliver its community growing projects, environmental education and outdoor volunteering opportunities; believes that the centre also provides employment training opportunities through Our Bright Future and Community Jobs Scotland; recognises what it sees as the significance of its environmental and outdoor education programme with the area's schools with which emphasis is placed on the importance of how to care for the environment and to maintain the positive preservation of eco-systems for the benefit of wildlife and future generations; commends the hard work of the centre’s many valued volunteers and its staff, and extends its very best wishes for the anniversary celebrations and for the centre's future.
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That the Parliament congratulates everyone at the Ecology Centre, which is in Kinghorn, Fife, on its 20th anniversary; understands that it was established by people from the area and residents of Craigencalt Farm for the purpose of developing and managing the Kinghorn Loch site for community use; notes that, with the help of the Scottish Land Fund, the charity purchased land at the east end of the loch and that the site has been continually being developed by staff and volunteers to maintain its rich biodiversity and to help it deliver its community growing projects, environmental education and outdoor volunteering opportunities; believes that the centre also provides employment training opportunities through Our Bright Future and Community Jobs Scotland; recognises what it sees as the significance of its environmental and outdoor education programme with the area's schools with which emphasis is placed on the importance of how to care for the environment and to maintain the positive preservation of eco-systems for the benefit of wildlife and future generations; commends the hard work of the centre’s many valued volunteers and its staff, and extends its very best wishes for the anniversary celebrations and for the centre's future.
Supported by: Ruth Maguire, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Ash Denham, Ivan McKee, Alex Rowley, Clare Adamson, Mark Ruskell, Gil Paterson
Current Status: Achieved Cross Party Support
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As an amendment to motion S5M-09887 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (Scotland's International Policy Framework and Priorities for 2018), leave out "and the UK Government in achieving those objectives" and insert ", trade unions and the UK Government in achieving the best outcomes for the people of Scotland; recognises that Scotland must now work toward a new lasting progressive partnership with the EU based on shared values and history".
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As an amendment to motion S5M-09887 in the name of Fiona Hyslop (Scotland's International Policy Framework and Priorities for 2018), leave out "and the UK Government in achieving those objectives" and insert ", trade unions and the UK Government in achieving the best outcomes for the people of Scotland; recognises that Scotland must now work toward a new lasting progressive partnership with the EU based on shared values and history".
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16/01/2018
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