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Motion · S5M-16809 · 4 Apr 2019

Amnesty International’s Football Welcomes Weekend

Lodged by Fulton MacGregor (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes Amnesty International’s Football Welcomes weekend of action, which will take place on 27-28 April 2019; recognises that the purpose of the campaign is to highlight the contribution that refugees have made to football in Scotland and the UK, while encouraging clubs, communities and people around the country to make refugees and asylum seekers feel welcome by participating in sport to build social inclusion; notes that Football Welcomes is part of Amnesty International's "I Welcome" campaign, which calls for a better international response to the refugee crisis, and encourages communities to welcome and support people fleeing conflict and persecution; understands that football clubs from across Scotland, including from the Scottish Premiership, non-league and grassroots will take part in the weekend by organising a range of activities, including inviting refugees and asylum seekers to a game and hosting stadium tours and matches at their grounds, and congratulates football clubs across the country on their involvement in the campaign.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.