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Motion · S6M-12232 · 20 Feb 2024

International Women's Day

Lodged by Pam Gosal Members' Business Motion 31 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises International Women’s Day, taking place on 8 March 2024; welcomes the 2024 theme, "Inspire Inclusion"; understands that the first International Women’s Day was held in March 1911, and that it is a day of collective global activism and celebration that belongs to all of those committed to forging women’s equality; believes that, in order to truly include women, one must embrace the diversity of women in terms of race, age, ability and body image; recognises the critical value of women, and work towards the inclusion of women and girls; notes the belief that this can be achieved in a number of ways, such as by promoting women's economic empowerment, assisting women and girls in assuming leadership and decision-making roles in business and STEM fields, designing and constructing infrastructure that meets the needs of women and girls, and much more; acknowledges what it sees as the importance of fostering an environment of inclusion that uplifts and empowers women from all walks of life, and notes the calls on MSPs to commit to working towards a more equitable and diverse society.

Supporters (31)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.