LGBT History Month Scotland 2017
- Submitted by: Annie Wells, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Thursday, 26 January 2017
- Motion reference: S5M-03713
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 21 February 2017
That the Parliament celebrates and raises awareness of LGBT History Month Scotland 2017; notes that the nationwide event, which is coordinated by LGBT Youth Scotland, takes place in February each year and is aimed at promoting equality and diversity in society with the specific goals of increasing the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their lives, history and experiences in educational, political and cultural institutions as well as the wider community; recognises the importance of raising awareness of the issues effecting LGBTI+ people so that every individual reaches their full potential and leads a fulfilling life, and notes that LGBT Youth Scotland is encourageing as many people as possible to get involved in the full programme of events, which will be delivered by a wide range of people, partners, community groups, schools, universities, colleges and local authorities.
Supported by:
Claire Baker, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Bill Bowman, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Finlay Carson, Peter Chapman, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Ruth Davidson, Mary Fee, Neil Findlay, John Finnie, Murdo Fraser, Jamie Greene, Rachael Hamilton, Alison Harris, Liam Kerr, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Richard Lyle, Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, Liam McArthur, Ivan McKee, Stuart McMillan, Pauline McNeill, Margaret Mitchell, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Ash Regan, Douglas Ross, Gail Ross (Registered interest)
, Alex Rowley, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Ross Thomson, David Torrance, Brian Whittle, Andy Wightman