Motion · S5M-16844 · 8 Apr 2019
International Romani Day 2019
The motion
That the Parliament recognises that 8 April 2019 is International Romani Day; understands that the event provides an opportunity to celebrate Roma culture and people in Scotland and across the world; notes that it was originally declared in 1990 to commemorate the first major meeting of Roma representatives in London in 1971, at which the Roma flag was created and the national anthem, Gelem Gelem, was adopted; welcomes the annual procession of Roma people through Govanhill, which took place on 6 April; notes that this was followed by a celebration, which included dancing, traditional food, speeches, and considers that this annual celebration is a significant part of the wider efforts to ensure the recognition and protection of Roma rights in Scotland and around the world.
Supporters (14)
- Angela Constance Scottish National Party 8 Apr 2019
- Ross Greer Scottish Green Party 8 Apr 2019
- Patrick Harvie Scottish Green Party 8 Apr 2019
- Bill Kidd 8 Apr 2019
- Richard Lyle 8 Apr 2019
- John Mason 8 Apr 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 8 Apr 2019
- Mark Ruskell Scottish Green Party 8 Apr 2019
- Stewart Stevenson 10 Apr 2019
- Sandra White 11 Apr 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 15 Apr 2019
- Tom Arthur Scottish National Party 16 Apr 2019
- Keith Brown Scottish National Party 16 Apr 2019
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 2 May 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.