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Motion · S6M-13483 · 3 Jun 2024

Gypsy Roma and Traveller History Month 2024

Lodged by Maggie Chapman (Scottish Green Party) Standard Motion 20 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises June 2024 as Gypsy Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM), an annual observance that began in 2008, which aims to celebrate the communities, histories and cultures of nomadic communities, including Romany Gypsy, Irish Traveller and Roma groups in Scotland and across the UK; believes that, in addition to celebration, GRTHM presents an opportunity to educate and raise awareness of the barriers and issues affecting traditionally nomadic communities; notes that the theme for 2024 is "What does family mean to you?", which, it understands, explores the different shapes and forms that "family" can take, the relationships that people have with each other and the importance of family as a support network; highlights the work undertaken by the UK-wide organisation Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT), which, it understands, is currently drafting a Gypsy and Traveller Election Manifesto; notes the FFT’s call for submissions from individuals with Romany, Irish Traveller, Roma, New Traveller, Boater or Showman backgrounds to ensure that the manifesto reflects the needs of the collective community, and wishes all involved every success in promoting inclusivity and acceptance both in 2024 and in the future.

Supporters (20)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.