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Motion · S5M-24418 · 17 Mar 2021

Celebrating the Achievements and Legacy of the On The Ball Campaign

Lodged by Monica Lennon (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 15 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the On The Ball campaign on achieving the provision of free period products at 113 football clubs since its launch in March 2018; commends the founders of the trailblazing campaign, Erin Slaven, Mikaela McKinley and Orlaith Duffy, on their hard work and dedication in highlighting the issue of period poverty and in normalising access to period products at football grounds; acknowledges the campaign's role in increasing the voice and visibility of female football fans in Scotland, across the UK and beyond; believes that the success of the campaign demonstrates what grassroots activists can achieve through campaigning; notes that the founders are calling "full-time" on the campaign and thanks them for their huge contribution to the period dignity movement, including their support for the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act 2021; commends individual clubs for taking progressive steps to ensure that menstruation is not a barrier to anyone who wishes to participate in football or support their team, and welcomes all activism that supports free universal access to period products and period dignity for all.

Supporters (15)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.