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Motion · S6M-04593 · 24 May 2022

Rani Skawi Welcomes Refugees to Inverclyde

Lodged by Paul O'Kane Standard Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises Rani Skawi’s efforts in welcoming refugees from Afghanistan to their new home of Inverclyde; further recognises that Rani Skawi spoke to an audience, which included 17 Afghan refugee families, during a refugee welcome event organised by Inverclyde Community Development Trust, Inverclyde Council, CVS Inverclyde, Your Voice, Beacon Arts Centre and Compassionate Inverclyde; understands that Rani Skawi was herself a refugee who left her home in Damascus, Syria, three years ago and has since settled in Port Glasgow with her family; celebrates that Rani Skawi is using her own experience as a refugee to offer guidance and reassurance to refugees in similar circumstances; further celebrates that her story of moving to Scotland is one of success, having enrolled in a college course, obtained a driving licence and, in her own words, has "a whole new life" and is "very happy", and believes that, as more stories emerge concerning the challenges and strife of refugees across the world, people like Rani Skawi can be symbols of hope.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.