Motion · S5M-22473 · 19 Aug 2020
World Humanitarian Day 2020
The motion
That the Parliament acknowledges that 19 August 2020 is World Humanitarian Day; recognises the work of humanitarians around the world, providing life-saving support and protection to some of the most vulnerable people; recognises that, this year, as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, their work has been more difficult due to a lack of resources and increased government restrictions; acknowledges that the awareness day was initiated to commemorate Sergio Vieira de Mello, who died while carrying out humanitarian duties in Iraq in 2003; recognises the severe risks faced by humanitarians in many situations; notes that, in 2019, 277 separate incidents saw 483 aid workers attacked, leading to 125 dying, 234 being wounded and 124 being kidnapped, and believes that, while the day should recognise humanitarian action, it should also be used to call on governments to provide the resources necessary to ensure that humanitarians can provide aid safely.
Supporters (12)
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 19 Aug 2020
- Bill Kidd 19 Aug 2020
- Richard Lyle 19 Aug 2020
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 19 Aug 2020
- Sandra White 19 Aug 2020
- Mark McDonald 20 Aug 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 21 Aug 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 22 Aug 2020
- Joan McAlpine 24 Aug 2020
- Ruth Maguire 26 Aug 2020
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 28 Aug 2020
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 9 Sep 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.