UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Displayed at Tramway

That the Parliament welcomes the continued preservation and display of the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt at Tramway, in Glasgow Southside; notes that the quilt is a deeply moving and historically significant piece of social history, made up of panels handmade by loved ones to commemorate over 600 individuals who lost their lives to HIV and AIDS; understands that the quilt forms part of the world’s largest community art project and that Scottish activist Ally Van Tilo (formerly Alastair Hume) began curating the UK version; understands that the quilt serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and as a testament to the resilience, love and activism of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies; appreciates the vital work of the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Partnership and charities, including Waverley Care, in keeping these memories alive and using the quilt to educate younger generations; recognises that while medical advancements mean HIV is now a manageable long-term condition, stigma and late diagnosis remain significant challenges, and supports ongoing efforts to achieve zero new HIV transmissions in Scotland by 2030, ensuring that the legacy of those remembered in the quilt continues to inspire a more compassionate and informed society.