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Motion · S7M-00395 · 17 Jun 2026

Orkney Refugee Week Lunch 2026

Lodged by Liam McArthur (Scottish Liberal Democrats) Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the celebration of the annual Refugee Week in Orkney, running from 15 to 21 June 2026; understands that the occasion will be marked by a lunch on 21 June, held in the St Magnus Centre and jointly organised by the Orkney Branch of Amnesty International and Orkney Friends of Palestine; notes that money raised will be split, with half used to support the health and wellbeing of children in the Shu’fat Refugee Camp in East Jerusalem where it understands that conditions at present are especially difficult; recognises that the camp houses a population greater than that of Orkney in a space no bigger than the town of Stromness; understands that local member, Gaynor Jones, has visited several times since 2014 to provide support, and that a delegation of five camp residents led by Dr Salim Anati visited Orkney in 2023 during an awareness-raising tour of the UK; acknowledges that the other half of funds raised will be donated to the charity, Hope and Play, which is dedicated to providing the children of Gaza with emergency food, water and medical supplies, as well as learning opportunities and play resources; commends the efforts of Orkney Friends of Palestine and Amnesty International Orkney in raising much-needed and appreciated funds and awareness to improve living conditions for Palestinians, and wishes them well for the upcoming lunch and all future endeavours.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.