That the Parliament celebrates the UN International Day of Rural Women 2026 on 15 October; notes the significant contributions made by rural women in Moray and across Scotland; recognises that women play a key role in the management of land for farming, communities, the environment and biodiversity; further recognises the role that women play in running and supporting community organisations and services in rural and island places; celebrates the dedication, creativity and innovation that they bring; notes that many of the issues facing rural Scotland can be particularly acute for women, such as the rural premium and access to healthcare, housing and transport; acknowledges the importance of considering the intersection of factors, such as gender and rurality, when making policy decisions, and celebrates the diversity of contributions that women make across rural and island Scotland.
Supported by: Heather Anderson, David Barratt, Colin Beattie, Dawn Black, Gary Bouse, Miles Briggs, Katie Hagmann, Alex Kerr, Monica Lennon, Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Carol Mochan, Kate Nevens, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance