Motion text
That this house recognises the fantastic work of Selina Hales and her team at Refuweegee who have been warmly welcoming refugees to Glasgow since 2015 and have been a vital source of help during the covid-19 pandemic; notes the importance of their service in ensuring that new arrivals can access the food, clothing, toiletries and other essentials they need for a better start in their new home; appreciates that the team have adapted quickly to the recent rise in demand and are currently providing around 150 emergency support packages per week through a growing network of volunteers; recognises that they also bring communities together through other projects such as their recent Claiming Back the Narrative photography series and festive crafting events; thanks the team for courageously campaigning for change and raising awareness of the barriers that forcibly displaced people face when accessing support and opportunities; and finally thanks the organisation for ensuring that Glasgow continues to be a welcoming place to all those people who choose to make it their home.
Signatures (13)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 December 2020
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 December 2020
Bonnar, Steven
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 December 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 December 2020
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 December 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 December 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 December 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
17 December 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 January 2021
Ferrier, Margaret
Independent
Signed on
11 January 2021
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
11 January 2021
Thompson, Owen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 January 2021
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 February 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.