Motion · S6M-17963 · 13 Jun 2025
Glasgow Women's Library Awarded Library of Sanctuary Status
The motion
That the Parliament commends the achievement of Glasgow Women’s Library (GWL) as the first library in Scotland to receive Library of Sanctuary status; notes that this prestigious honour is awarded to libraries that go to great lengths to create welcoming, inclusive and empowering spaces for people who have experienced forced displacement; further notes what it considers to be the importance of the continued existence and work of GWL for all women, including those with experience of seeking sanctuary, and celebrates the awarding of Library of Sanctuary status as recognition that GWL is a beloved space of welcome, dignity and hope.
Supporters (18)
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Ariane Burgess Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Maggie Chapman Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Foysol Choudhury 5 Sep 2025
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Duncan-Glancy 5 Sep 2025
- Ross Greer Scottish Green Party 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
- Mark Ruskell Scottish Green 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.