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Motion · S6M-11076 · 1 Nov 2023

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence

Lodged by Pam Gosal Members' Business Motion 29 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November 2023, and the 16 Days of Activism following this, running from 25 November to 10 December, which is Human Rights Day; understands that this year’s theme is “UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls”; further understands with regret that one in three women experience physical or sexual violence at least once in their lives, that it is one of the most pervasive and prevalent human rights violations, and that the most recent global estimates show that, on average, more than five women or girls are killed every hour by someone in their own family; believes that the COVID-19 pandemic and conflicts have exacerbated the risk of such violence and have created new threats; further believes that the human cost of violence against women and girls is incalculable, and that it prevents economies from reaching their full potential by causing a variety of costs to societies in the areas of healthcare, education, social protection and productivity; notes the belief that a solution lies in robust responses, including investment in prevention; further notes the view that investment in women’s rights organisations is vital to ending violence against women and girls, particularly for the purpose of providing services at a local level, and believes that violence against women and girls affects everyone, and that every effort invested in preventing violence against women is a step towards a safer, more equal and prosperous world.

Supporters (29)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.