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Motion · S5M-16431 · 19 Mar 2019

Celebrating Difference

Lodged by Alex Cole-Hamilton (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 21 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the launch of the shared campaign, Celebrating Difference, in collaboration between Scotland’s anti-bullying service, respectme, Show Racism the Red Card and Changing Faces; applauds the campaign’s objective to encourage young people to celebrate things that make people unique and challenge bullying based around prejudice; notes that a worldwide UNESCO report, published in January 2019, demanded “safe and inclusive schools for all children” following research, which found that one in three children had experienced bullying in the previous month; understands that the report detailed physical appearance as being the most common characteristic related to bullying, which was followed by race, nationality or skin colour; acknowledges that prejudice-based bullying was highlighted in a report by the Equalities and Human Rights Committee in 2017; commends the aim to support educators to continue creative a positive, respectful and inclusive culture for all, and hopes to see an end to prejudice-based bullying, which can have a huge impact on young people throughout their lives by increasing mental health issues and isolation.

Supporters (21)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.