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Motion · S6M-04739 · 31 May 2022

LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2022

Lodged by Emma Harper Standard Motion 27 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises June 2022 as Pride Month; acknowledges what it seesas the continued importance of Pride in eradicating discrimination against, andachieving equality for, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+)people; understands that Pride Month is celebrated internationally annually inJune to honour the 1969 Stonewall riots, and aims to achieve equal justice andequal opportunity for LGBTQ+ people worldwide; considers that the COVID-19restrictions resulting from the pandemic over the last two years significantlyaltered traditional celebration plans, but that it is welcome that, in 2022,large-scale events to mark Pride Month are again taking place across what itsees as Scotland’s inclusive and diverse communities, including in Dumfries,where a wide programme of events is scheduled to take place to mark Pride,including LGBTQ+ film screenings at the Loreburne Hall and various events atthe Stove Network; believes that these provide an invaluable opportunity forLGBTQ+ people to socialise and get together; welcomes the progress that itbelieves has been made in Scotland to advance LGBTQ+ equality, such as theintroduction of LGBTQ+ inclusive education in the Scottish curriculum; sendswhat it sees as a resounding and strong message to all that Scotland accepts,supports and promotes the rights of all, regardless of background, to be whothey want to be, and promotes diversity and difference; thanks the manyorganisations who support, and advocate for, LGBTQ+ people in Scotland,including LGBT Youth Scotland, Stonewall Scotland, the Equality Network and theTrans Alliance, and wishes all a very happy LGBTQ+ Pride Month 2022.

Supporters (27)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.