Scottish Government Debate: Recognising the Vital Role Men Must Play in Challenging and Eradicating Violence Against Women and Girls

Christina McKelvie S6M-07002 That the Parliament recognises that violence against women and girls is abhorrent and has both a devastating impact on those affected and a destructive impact on the wellbeing of society; acknowledges that the global theme of 2022’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is "UNITE! Activism to end violence against women and girls"; recognises that the eradication of violence against women and girls cannot be achieved without men recognising the vital role they must play on a daily basis in tackling deep-rooted sexism and misogyny that is inherent in the perpetrating of such violence; welcomes Police Scotland’s Don’t be that Guy campaign as a positive contribution in promoting a wider cultural shift to encourage men to take responsibility for stopping violence and discrimination against women and girls across all settings, and challenging the idea that it is the responsibility of women and girls to protect themselves from male violence, and is united in wanting a strong and flourishing Scotland, where all individuals are equally safe and respected. Pam Gosal S6M-07002.2 Recognising the Vital Role Men Must Play in Challenging and Eradicating Violence Against Women and Girls As an amendment to motion S6M-07002 in the name of Christina McKelvie (Recognising the Vital Role Men Must Play in Challenging and Eradicating Violence Against Women and Girls), insert at end “, and notes the comments made by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, its causes and consequences, Reem Alsalem, regarding the possible safety risks to women and girls of the Scottish Government’s Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.” Pauline McNeill S6M-07002.1 Recognising the Vital Role Men Must Play in Challenging and Eradicating Violence Against Women and Girls As an amendment to motion S6M-07002 in the name of Christina McKelvie (Recognising the Vital Role Men Must Play in Challenging and Eradicating Violence Against Women and Girls), after "such violence;" insert "understands that concerted efforts are required to enhance the criminal justice response to cybercrimes that specifically target women and girls, and to ensure that women can access justice when they do become victims of cyberviolence, such as ‘cyberflashing’, revenge porn and threats of rape, as well as encourage the collection of data on cyberviolence;".