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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence

  • Submitted by: Evelyn Tweed, Stirling, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 17 November 2022
  • Motion reference: S6M-06843

That the Parliament recognises 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence; understands that the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence against women and girls is an international civil society-led campaign that takes place each year from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day; believes that gender-based violence is both a symptom and a cause of gender inequality; considers that violence against women is the most pervasive breach of human rights worldwide; understands that those facing multiple forms of discrimination experience disproportionate gender-based violence, including members of the LGBTQ community, disabled women, and women of colour; recognises the work being done by organisations and individuals in Stirling and throughout Scotland to tackle gender-based violence and gender inequality, and believes that work is still required by everyone to make change and ensure communities are safe for everyone.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Siobhian Brown, Stephanie Callaghan, Maggie Chapman, Graeme Dey, Bob Doris, Jackie Dunbar, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, John Mason, Paul McLennan, Stuart McMillan, Jenni Minto, Audrey Nicoll, Emma Roddick, Alex Rowley, Mark Ruskell, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Mercedes Villalba