Women in Scotland
- Submitted by: Richard Leonard, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour.
- Date lodged: Monday, 16 March 2020
- Motion reference: S5M-21270
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 18 March 2020
That the Parliament notes that March 2020 is Women's History Month; recognises the contribution women make to society and the economy in Scotland; calls on the Scottish Government to do more to tackle inequalities that disproportionality impact women; notes that women continue to experience pregnancy discrimination, harassment in the workplace and lower household incomes; further notes that they continue to have greater responsibility for caring for children, sick people, disabled people and older people, and that consequently due to this, COVID-19 is more likely to predominantly affect women, and calls on all political parties in the Parliament to commit to the attainment of women’s equality.
Supported by:
Pauline McNeill