Motion · S6M-16497 · 17 Feb 2025
World Day of Social Justice 2025
The motion
That the Parliament notes that 20 February 2025 marks the UN World Day of Social Justice; recognises that this day highlights the importance of promoting fairness, equality, and inclusion in all aspects of society; considers that social justice is fundamental to tackling poverty, reducing inequalities, and ensuring that all individuals, regardless of background, have access to opportunities; notes that this year’s theme, “Empowering Communities for Inclusive Prosperity”, focuses on the need to support individuals and communities to participate fully in economic, social, and cultural life; commends the work of organisations across Scotland that are dedicated to advancing social justice, including those tackling poverty, supporting marginalised groups, and advocating for workers’ rights, and reaffirms its commitment to building a fairer and more just Scotland.
Supporters (18)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Ariane Burgess Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stephanie Callaghan 5 Sep 2025
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Rona Mackay 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Kevin Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Mercedes Villalba 5 Sep 2025
- Elena Whitham 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.