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Motion · S6M-09912 · 10 Jul 2023

Heriot-Watt, First University in Scotland to Achieve White Ribbon Status

Lodged by Gordon MacDonald Standard Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the news that Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University has become Scotland’s first university to achieve White Ribbon status in recognition of its commitment to addressing gender-based violence; understands that the White Ribbon campaign is the largest male-led movement working to end violence against women and girls across the world, and that White Ribbon status is typically awarded to areas, towns, universities, colleges and other similar bodies that demonstrate a sustained commitment to this objective; recognises that the university has been a champion of the charity since 2021 and has led many awareness-raising events; notes that, to date, 129 members of the Heriot-Watt community have shown their support by pledging “never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women in all its forms”; appreciates that, in acknowledgement of these activities, White Ribbon Scotland presented the award to Professor Mark Biggs, Vice-Principal and Provost at Heriot-Watt University and executive sponsor for the university’s endeavours to eliminate gender-based violence, and commends the comments of Professor Biggs, who said that “being part of the White Ribbon campaign in Scotland is an example of Heriot-Watt at its best, taking leadership in creating a fairer, safer, more equitable world – this is a very public declaration of our intent as an institution, and crucial to making progress in this important space”.

Supporters (22)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.