16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
- Submitted by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Friday, 29 October 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-01820
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 07 December 2021
That the Parliament notes that 25 November 2021, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 December 2021, Human Rights Day, are the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence; understands that 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the Global 16 Days Campaign; recognises that this year's theme is femicide, calling for awareness, action and accountability, all year round; notes the view that all men must take action to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls; praises the work of organisations working towards tackling violence against women across Scotland, including Zero Tolerance, Scottish Women's Aid, Rape Crisis Scotland and White Ribbon Scotland; welcomes these global days of action, intended to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls, and condemns any such violence.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Sarah Boyack, Siobhian Brown, Stephanie Callaghan, Maggie Chapman, Katy Clark, Willie Coffey, Natalie Don, Bob Doris, James Dornan, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Joe FitzPatrick, Christine Grahame, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, Ruth Maguire, Gillian Martin, John Mason, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Carol Mochan, Audrey Nicoll, Emma Roddick, Alex Rowley, Collette Stevenson, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Evelyn Tweed, Mercedes Villalba, Sue Webber, Tess White, Elena Whitham