Scottish Government Debate: Prevention and Eradication of Female Genital Mutilation and all Other Forms of so-called Honour-based Violence

Angela Constance S5M-03761 That the Parliament recognises 6 February as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM); is clear that FGM, along with all other forms of violence perpetrated against women under the guise of gender, culture or religion, so-called honour-based violence, is a violation of the human rights of women and girls; acknowledges that a preventative, supportive and legislative approach is crucial to tackling, preventing and eradicating FGM; recognises that communities and individuals affected by honour-based violence must be at the heart of work to effect significant social, cultural and attitudinal change over the long term, and welcomes the positive engagement and ongoing partnership approach across the police, NHS, education, social services, third sector and community-based organisations, in taking forward the actions from Scotland’s National Action Plan to Prevent and Eradicate FGM. Annie Wells S5M-03761.1 As an amendment to motion S5M-03761 in the name of Angela Constance (Prevention and Eradication of Female Genital Mutilation and all Other Forms of so-called Honour-based Violence), insert at end “, and recognises the international work of the UK Government, which has allocated £35 million to reduce FGM by 30% in 17 countries across Africa.” Mary Fee S5M-03761.2 As an amendment to motion S5M-03761 in the name of Angela Constance (Prevention and Eradication of Female Genital Mutilation and all Other Forms of so-called Honour-based Violence), after "long term" insert "; further recognises that faith leaders of communities potentially affected by FGM and so-called honour-based violence have a role to play in working to change cultural attitudes".