Motion · S5M-17223 · 8 May 2019

World Lupus Day, 10 May 2019

Lodged by Mary Fee Standard Motion 20 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that World Lupus Day 2019 takes place on 10 May 2019; supports the theme, "Let's Join Together to Fight Lupus", promoted by Lupus UK; understands that lupus is an autoimmune disease that is severe and life-changing and mainly affects women, especially black and Asian women; notes that symptoms can change and can come and go over time, making it a difficult condition to diagnose, and believes that five million people worldwide are living with lupus.

Supporters (20)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.