Motion · S5M-21159 · 6 Mar 2020

Access2safety

Lodged by Fulton MacGregor (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that there can be difficulties for members of minority communities in accessing culturally sensitive services and that there is often a need for specialist language provision; commends the work of Saheliya and its project, Access2safety, which, through the provision of language support officers, helps overcome gender and cultural barriers experienced by women and young girls, particularly those who may be experiencing FGM; notes that the project has been supported by the Scottish Government; applauds it’s aims, and wishes it well for the future.

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.