That the Parliament recognises that 19 July 2020 was Changing Places Awareness Day; understands that more than 250,000 people across the UK are not able to use standard accessible toilets as they do not suit their needs; notes that Changing Places toilets provide height-adjustable adult-sized changing benches, a hoist and space for a disabled person and up to two carers; acknowledges that in Scotland Changes Places were made mandatory in new buildings from 18 May 2020 and that England has followed this change and will make them mandatory from 2021; considers that this change is only due to the tireless work by campaigners such as Lorna Fillingham who has dedicated the last five years of her life to get to this stage; believes that this is a positive step toward improving disability rights across Scotland and the rest of the UK, and congratulates all those involved in the campaign so far.
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That the Parliament recognises that 19 July 2020 was Changing Places Awareness Day; understands that more than 250,000 people across the UK are not able to use standard accessible toilets as they do not suit their needs; notes that Changing Places toilets provide height-adjustable adult-sized changing benches, a hoist and space for a disabled person and up to two carers; acknowledges that in Scotland Changes Places were made mandatory in new buildings from 18 May 2020 and that England has followed this change and will make them mandatory from 2021; considers that this change is only due to the tireless work by campaigners such as Lorna Fillingham who has dedicated the last five years of her life to get to this stage; believes that this is a positive step toward improving disability rights across Scotland and the rest of the UK, and congratulates all those involved in the campaign so far.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Christine Grahame, Stuart McMillan, Mark McDonald, Kenneth Gibson, Jeremy Balfour, David Torrance, Bill Kidd, John Mason, Gillian Martin, Stewart Stevenson, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament congratulates the Glasgow Disability Alliance on the launch of its podcast; recognises that through the podcast it aims to continue its work of uniting disabled people across Greater Glasgow and Scotland, making learning and support accessible, and building confidence and connections; acknowledges that the Glasgow Disability Alliance podcast is a crucial learning resource for its 5,000+ members but also for the wider community; understands that by creating a platform for disabled people’s voices the podcast can help to ensure that more opportunities to share first person experiences are available to people; notes that its first episode is focused on LGBT history and understanding how disabled LGBT people interact with LGBT spaces, which is a perspective that may not always be highlighted; encourages people to support and listen to the Glasgow Disability Alliance podcast, and wishes the initiative every success for the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates the Glasgow Disability Alliance on the launch of its podcast; recognises that through the podcast it aims to continue its work of uniting disabled people across Greater Glasgow and Scotland, making learning and support accessible, and building confidence and connections; acknowledges that the Glasgow Disability Alliance podcast is a crucial learning resource for its 5,000+ members but also for the wider community; understands that by creating a platform for disabled people’s voices the podcast can help to ensure that more opportunities to share first person experiences are available to people; notes that its first episode is focused on LGBT history and understanding how disabled LGBT people interact with LGBT spaces, which is a perspective that may not always be highlighted; encourages people to support and listen to the Glasgow Disability Alliance podcast, and wishes the initiative every success for the future.
Supported by: Sandra White, Monica Lennon, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Pauline McNeill, David Torrance, Stewart Stevenson, Maureen Watt, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament recognises the work of the social enterprise, ReMode Renfrewshire, which has recently safely reopened its Paisley shop; understands that its mission is to raise awareness of the environmental impact of the fashion and textiles industry and to share practical solutions with communities in Renfrewshire; notes that it has two shops, in Paisley and Lochwinnoch which sell second-hand clothing, mended garments and sustainable living products; recognises that it works to educate the public, particularly under 18s, about sustainable fashion through its sewing workshops and events; commends it for its resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by hosting online workshops and virtual Meddle and Mend sewing surgeries to help people fix clothes while in isolation; believes that ReMode's contribution to the Renfrewshire community is crucial in the fight against the climate crisis, and encourages young people to get involved with its sustainable fashion efforts.
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That the Parliament recognises the work of the social enterprise, ReMode Renfrewshire, which has recently safely reopened its Paisley shop; understands that its mission is to raise awareness of the environmental impact of the fashion and textiles industry and to share practical solutions with communities in Renfrewshire; notes that it has two shops, in Paisley and Lochwinnoch which sell second-hand clothing, mended garments and sustainable living products; recognises that it works to educate the public, particularly under 18s, about sustainable fashion through its sewing workshops and events; commends it for its resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by hosting online workshops and virtual Meddle and Mend sewing surgeries to help people fix clothes while in isolation; believes that ReMode's contribution to the Renfrewshire community is crucial in the fight against the climate crisis, and encourages young people to get involved with its sustainable fashion efforts.
Supported by: Stuart McMillan, David Stewart, Monica Lennon, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Neil Bibby
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That the Parliament supports the work of the Glasgow Ice Centre Project, which aims to create a dynamic multi-sport ice facility in Glasgow and become the new home for curling and skating in Scotland; understands that this facility is needed now more than ever due to the closure of the curling rink at Braehead Shopping Centre; recognises that Scotland has a proud history in curling, with both the men’s and women’s teams in the last five Winter Olympic Games being entirely made up of Scottish athletes; understands that this venue will also include a world-class curling museum to celebrate and promote the sport; acknowledges that it is currently carrying out a feasibility study for the project and is aiming to fundraise £40,000 to cover its costs and expenses; commends the collaborative and inclusive approach of this project with key representatives, including the Braehead Curling Development Group, Scottish Curling, Scottish Disability Sport, British Curling and Inclusive Skating; believes that the creation of this facility will help open up ice sports to more people across the West of Scotland; considers that a dedicated centre would help make Scotland a destination for curling and ice skating; encourages people to lend their support to the project, and congratulates the Glasgow Ice Centre Project on its efforts so far.
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That the Parliament supports the work of the Glasgow Ice Centre Project, which aims to create a dynamic multi-sport ice facility in Glasgow and become the new home for curling and skating in Scotland; understands that this facility is needed now more than ever due to the closure of the curling rink at Braehead Shopping Centre; recognises that Scotland has a proud history in curling, with both the men’s and women’s teams in the last five Winter Olympic Games being entirely made up of Scottish athletes; understands that this venue will also include a world-class curling museum to celebrate and promote the sport; acknowledges that it is currently carrying out a feasibility study for the project and is aiming to fundraise £40,000 to cover its costs and expenses; commends the collaborative and inclusive approach of this project with key representatives, including the Braehead Curling Development Group, Scottish Curling, Scottish Disability Sport, British Curling and Inclusive Skating; believes that the creation of this facility will help open up ice sports to more people across the West of Scotland; considers that a dedicated centre would help make Scotland a destination for curling and ice skating; encourages people to lend their support to the project, and congratulates the Glasgow Ice Centre Project on its efforts so far.
Supported by: Rona Mackay, Richard Lyle, David Stewart, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Bibby, John Mason
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That the Parliament commends Renfrewshire Council for having made a commitment to support Black History Month across Renfrewshire; understands that, by passing a motion, it has committed to recognising Black History Month every year in October and to improve education on black history in Renfrewshire; notes that it plans to work with the black community to ensure that events held outside of Black History Month are adequately supported by the council; recognises that the cultural team at Renfrewshire Leisure is currently researching links between Renfrewshire and the slave trade in the hope that fully addressing the past will ensure that racism is not part of the future in Renfrewshire; acknowledges that the Black Lives Matter movement has been a catalyst for opening these discussions at all levels of government, and considers that there is no place in society for racism and discrimination and that all moves to improve anti-racism education are welcome.
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That the Parliament commends Renfrewshire Council for having made a commitment to support Black History Month across Renfrewshire; understands that, by passing a motion, it has committed to recognising Black History Month every year in October and to improve education on black history in Renfrewshire; notes that it plans to work with the black community to ensure that events held outside of Black History Month are adequately supported by the council; recognises that the cultural team at Renfrewshire Leisure is currently researching links between Renfrewshire and the slave trade in the hope that fully addressing the past will ensure that racism is not part of the future in Renfrewshire; acknowledges that the Black Lives Matter movement has been a catalyst for opening these discussions at all levels of government, and considers that there is no place in society for racism and discrimination and that all moves to improve anti-racism education are welcome.
Supported by: David Torrance, Iain Gray, Rona Mackay, Monica Lennon, Richard Lyle, Stuart McMillan, Bill Kidd, Stewart Stevenson, Neil Findlay, Sarah Boyack, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Bibby
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That the Parliament recognises that 3 July 2020 is National Bereaved Parents Day; understands that this is an annual event run by the charity, A Child of Mine, which seeks to raise awareness of all parents who have lost a child of any age, under any circumstance; recognises that it is crucial that emotional support, guidance and practical information is readily available for all bereaved parents; acknowledges that charities, such as A Child of Mine, continue to provide training and education to healthcare professionals from a parent's perspective in a bid to improve services; considers that the work of child bereavement charities, including Our Missing Peace, the Scottish Cot Death Trust, SiMBA, Held in our Hearts and Child Bereavement UK do invaluable work across Scotland to provide resources, counselling and support networks; encourages people to light a candle on 3 July at 7pm to remember all of the children who have lost their lives too soon, and endeavours to continue to support bereaved parents to show them that they are not alone.
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That the Parliament recognises that 3 July 2020 is National Bereaved Parents Day; understands that this is an annual event run by the charity, A Child of Mine, which seeks to raise awareness of all parents who have lost a child of any age, under any circumstance; recognises that it is crucial that emotional support, guidance and practical information is readily available for all bereaved parents; acknowledges that charities, such as A Child of Mine, continue to provide training and education to healthcare professionals from a parent's perspective in a bid to improve services; considers that the work of child bereavement charities, including Our Missing Peace, the Scottish Cot Death Trust, SiMBA, Held in our Hearts and Child Bereavement UK do invaluable work across Scotland to provide resources, counselling and support networks; encourages people to light a candle on 3 July at 7pm to remember all of the children who have lost their lives too soon, and endeavours to continue to support bereaved parents to show them that they are not alone.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Mark McDonald, Rona Mackay, Anas Sarwar, Monica Lennon, Iain Gray, John Mason, Richard Lyle, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Stuart McMillan, Jeremy Balfour, Elaine Smith, David Torrance, Neil Bibby, Bob Doris, Bill Kidd, Neil Findlay, Stewart Stevenson, Colin Smyth, Fulton MacGregor
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That the Parliament notes that 20 June 2020 is World Refugee Day; recognises that this annual event seeks to raise awareness of the struggles that refugees face as they escape areas that are not safe for them to live, celebrates the unique gifts and talents that they bring to the communities that they settle in and encourages connections and friendships between people in the hope of making integration easier for all refugees and to remind everyone of the international obligations enshrined in the UN Refugee Convention; understands that this year marks 20 years of Refugee Festival Scotland; notes that, after welcoming 21,200 attendees in 2019, this will be celebrated online to highlight and celebrate the contributions that refugees in Scotland make to communities; supports the work of the Paisley-based charity, Pachedu, which works to tackle social isolation by offering help to refugees as they settle in Renfrewshire; commends the work of the Scottish Refugee Council and its numerous campaigns, including those that aim to provide safe and appropriate asylum accommodation without fear of eviction; believes that this work is vital to the efforts to support refugees in Scotland; encourages people to take part in the international online celebrations, and resolves to renew its commitment to supporting refugees in Scotland in every way.
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That the Parliament notes that 20 June 2020 is World Refugee Day; recognises that this annual event seeks to raise awareness of the struggles that refugees face as they escape areas that are not safe for them to live, celebrates the unique gifts and talents that they bring to the communities that they settle in and encourages connections and friendships between people in the hope of making integration easier for all refugees and to remind everyone of the international obligations enshrined in the UN Refugee Convention; understands that this year marks 20 years of Refugee Festival Scotland; notes that, after welcoming 21,200 attendees in 2019, this will be celebrated online to highlight and celebrate the contributions that refugees in Scotland make to communities; supports the work of the Paisley-based charity, Pachedu, which works to tackle social isolation by offering help to refugees as they settle in Renfrewshire; commends the work of the Scottish Refugee Council and its numerous campaigns, including those that aim to provide safe and appropriate asylum accommodation without fear of eviction; believes that this work is vital to the efforts to support refugees in Scotland; encourages people to take part in the international online celebrations, and resolves to renew its commitment to supporting refugees in Scotland in every way.
Supported by: Iain Gray, Liam McArthur, Monica Lennon, Pauline McNeill, Angela Constance, Sandra White, John Mason, Bill Kidd, Anas Sarwar, Richard Lyle, Alex Neil, David Torrance, Rona Mackay, Neil Findlay, Sarah Boyack, Clare Adamson, Alex Rowley, Johann Lamont, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Bibby, Colin Smyth
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That the Parliament recognises the hard work of Mecoco, which is a North Ayrshire-based social enterprise that produces scented candles, melts and diffusers that are made and sold by disabled adults; understands that, by offering workplace volunteer opportunities, it allows its volunteers, irrespective of their level of support need, to improve their employability skills or to gain a meaningful experience; notes that social enterprises such as Mecoco serve as a resource to help tackle loneliness, encourage skill building and allow disabled people in Scotland to reach their potential and make a contribution; recognises that, to celebrate Carers Week 2020, it is giving 350 "We Care" boxes filled with items from Scottish social enterprises and small businesses to unpaid carers who are shielding and have been nominated by the public, and encourages people to nominate any unpaid carers to receive a box in celebration of all that they do as Carers Week 2020 comes to a close.
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That the Parliament recognises the hard work of Mecoco, which is a North Ayrshire-based social enterprise that produces scented candles, melts and diffusers that are made and sold by disabled adults; understands that, by offering workplace volunteer opportunities, it allows its volunteers, irrespective of their level of support need, to improve their employability skills or to gain a meaningful experience; notes that social enterprises such as Mecoco serve as a resource to help tackle loneliness, encourage skill building and allow disabled people in Scotland to reach their potential and make a contribution; recognises that, to celebrate Carers Week 2020, it is giving 350 "We Care" boxes filled with items from Scottish social enterprises and small businesses to unpaid carers who are shielding and have been nominated by the public, and encourages people to nominate any unpaid carers to receive a box in celebration of all that they do as Carers Week 2020 comes to a close.
Supported by: Monica Lennon, Bill Kidd, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, David Torrance, Fulton MacGregor, Neil Bibby, Clare Adamson, Maureen Watt, Gil Paterson
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That the Parliament recognises that 14 June 2020 is World Blood Donor Day, which is an annual event that seeks to raise awareness of blood donation and to thank blood donors for their life-saving gift of blood, with the theme this year being "Safe blood saves lives"; thanks the work of the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, which has ensured that blood donating is accessible for people during the COVID-19 crisis, meaning that lives can continue to be saved with crucial blood transfusions; acknowledges that sustained blood donations are crucial during this time of crisis and that donations of convalescent plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients can potentially help COVID-19 patients; notes that the FAIR (For the Assessment of Individualised Risk) steering group, set up by the Department of Health and Social care, which includes the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, Stonewall, Terrence Higgins Trust, clinical specialists and patients, is working to complete its report into evidence on gay and bisexual men and blood donation by the end of 2020 despite delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the current restrictions can be discriminatory against gay and bisexual men, many of whom feel that they are being denied to opportunity to help save lives; resolves to continue to strengthen and sustain blood donating services in Scotland by encouraging more people to donate blood when they can, and thanks all blood donors across Scotland for their continued contribution to helping save lives.
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That the Parliament recognises that 14 June 2020 is World Blood Donor Day, which is an annual event that seeks to raise awareness of blood donation and to thank blood donors for their life-saving gift of blood, with the theme this year being "Safe blood saves lives"; thanks the work of the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, which has ensured that blood donating is accessible for people during the COVID-19 crisis, meaning that lives can continue to be saved with crucial blood transfusions; acknowledges that sustained blood donations are crucial during this time of crisis and that donations of convalescent plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients can potentially help COVID-19 patients; notes that the FAIR (For the Assessment of Individualised Risk) steering group, set up by the Department of Health and Social care, which includes the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service, Stonewall, Terrence Higgins Trust, clinical specialists and patients, is working to complete its report into evidence on gay and bisexual men and blood donation by the end of 2020 despite delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic; understands that the current restrictions can be discriminatory against gay and bisexual men, many of whom feel that they are being denied to opportunity to help save lives; resolves to continue to strengthen and sustain blood donating services in Scotland by encouraging more people to donate blood when they can, and thanks all blood donors across Scotland for their continued contribution to helping save lives.
Supported by: David Torrance, Monica Lennon, Liam McArthur, Iain Gray, Mark McDonald, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Stuart McMillan, Richard Lyle, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Sarah Boyack, Rona Mackay, Neil Bibby, Fulton MacGregor, Clare Adamson, Gil Paterson, Colin Smyth
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That the Parliament recognises that 12 June 2020 is World Day Against Child Labour, which is an annual event that seeks to educate the public and mobilise political will and resources to tackle the issue of global child labour; understands that the focus this year is on the impact of crisis on child labour, as the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic and market shock could, it believes, send millions more children into child labour; encourages people to get involved with the virtual campaign, which this year is organised in partnership with the UN, the Global March Against Child Labour and the International Partnership for Cooperation on Child Labour in Agriculture (IPCCLA); prompts people to read the joint ILO-UNICEF paper on the impact of COVID-19 on child labour, which will be released on 12 June; acknowledges that 152 million children between the ages of five and 17 are currently in child labour with almost half (72 million) in hazardous labour; condemns the reality that one in 10 of all children worldwide are in child labour, which is seen in the agriculture, services and industrial sectors and that 48% of victims of child labour are aged between five and 11; notes that target 8.7 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals calls for an end to child labour by 2025 and that 2021 will be International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour, and continues to support an end to child labour, which is a violation of article 32 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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That the Parliament recognises that 12 June 2020 is World Day Against Child Labour, which is an annual event that seeks to educate the public and mobilise political will and resources to tackle the issue of global child labour; understands that the focus this year is on the impact of crisis on child labour, as the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic and market shock could, it believes, send millions more children into child labour; encourages people to get involved with the virtual campaign, which this year is organised in partnership with the UN, the Global March Against Child Labour and the International Partnership for Cooperation on Child Labour in Agriculture (IPCCLA); prompts people to read the joint ILO-UNICEF paper on the impact of COVID-19 on child labour, which will be released on 12 June; acknowledges that 152 million children between the ages of five and 17 are currently in child labour with almost half (72 million) in hazardous labour; condemns the reality that one in 10 of all children worldwide are in child labour, which is seen in the agriculture, services and industrial sectors and that 48% of victims of child labour are aged between five and 11; notes that target 8.7 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals calls for an end to child labour by 2025 and that 2021 will be International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour, and continues to support an end to child labour, which is a violation of article 32 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Supported by: Richard Lyle, Iain Gray, Monica Lennon, Christine Grahame, Sarah Boyack, Bill Kidd, Sandra White, Alex Neil, Stewart Stevenson, David Torrance, Alex Rowley, Gil Paterson, Fulton MacGregor, Angela Constance, John Finnie, Maureen Watt, Clare Adamson, Neil Findlay, Tom Arthur, Colin Smyth, John Mason
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