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Motion · S6M-00279 · 7 Jun 2021

Gypsy, Roma Traveller History Month

Lodged by Elena Whitham Members' Business Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that June 2021 is the annual Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM), which aims to raise awareness of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people throughout the UK; understands that, with over 12 million people, these people are the largest ethnic minority community in the EU, with some 300,000 in the UK; notes that, through celebration, education and raising awareness, GRTHM helps to tackle prejudice, challenge myths and amplify the voices of Gypsies, Romas and Travellers in wider society; recognises what it sees as the contribution that Scotland’s Gypsies, Romas and Travellers have made to the fabric of the nation over the centuries; notes the view that everyone can help GRTHM 2021 in celebrating and promoting the culture of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people and helping them in raising their voices; commends the work already achieved through the Joint Action Plan between the Scottish Government and COSLA to improve the lives of our Gypsy/Traveller communities as part of a significant human-rights commitment, but notes the view that there is a large body of work still to be carried out to ensure that Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people no longer face discrimination and racism.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.