Motion · S5M-15695 · 1 Feb 2019
World Hijab Day
The motion
That the Parliament recognises that 1 February marks World Hijab Day, which aims to tackle Islamophobia and misconceptions about Islam; understands that Scotland’s ambassadors to this movement work toward a more cohesive and comprehensive society; congratulates the voluntary community group, Al Masaar, which promotes positive community relations, on its hard work and effort in raising awareness in the Falkirk area; notes that it held its third annual hijab stall at the Howgate Shopping Centre on 26 January 2019, which was an informal platform for members of the public to learn more about the hijab, including that it is not a tool of oppression and that it is more than just a head covering, where modesty and humility should be applied to actions and behaviours to men and women; believes that these principles are the basis of all religion and are common ground to celebrate Scotland's diverse and rich multicultural communities, and welcomes such opportunities to help society move away from discrimination and racism.
Supporters (16)
- Emma Harper 4 Feb 2019
- Bill Kidd 4 Feb 2019
- Richard Lyle 4 Feb 2019
- Rona Mackay 4 Feb 2019
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 4 Feb 2019
- Angela Constance Scottish National Party 5 Feb 2019
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 5 Feb 2019
- Gordon MacDonald 5 Feb 2019
- Anas Sarwar 5 Feb 2019
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 6 Feb 2019
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 6 Feb 2019
- Neil Findlay 7 Feb 2019
- Jenny Gilruth Scottish National Party 7 Feb 2019
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 7 Feb 2019
- Maureen Watt 7 Feb 2019
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 18 Feb 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.